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Study Architecture in the United Kingdom

Architecture programmes teach the design of buildings and spaces – studio work, construction, structures, history and theory, urban planning and increasingly sustainable and digital design.

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  1. Undergraduate

    Interior Architecture - entry in September 2016 (Undergraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    MA Urban and Regional Planning

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Town and Country Planning (City and Regional Planning course) - entry in September 2015 (Undergraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    BSc Honours Architectural Technology

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Graduate Architectural Design (MArch), University College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Human Geography and Urban Studies, London School of Economics and Political Science, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    HND Architectural Technology (Full Time)

    City of Glasgow College 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  9. Undergraduate

    Interior Architecture - Park Square Campus, Luton (Undergraduate)

    University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Urban & Cultural History (MLitt) (Masters)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Arboriculture and Urban Forestry HND (HNs)

    University of the Highlands and Islands 🇬🇧 Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Architectural Technology (Part Time)

    Southampton Solent University 🇬🇧 Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    London, Cities, Cultures: Urban and Metropolitan Histories, Birkbeck, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Infrastructure MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    Arboriculture and Urban Forestry HND (Highers)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness College 🇬🇧 Inverness, United Kingdom

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  17. Undergraduate

    Town and Country Planning (City and Regional Planning course) - entry in September 2016 (Undergraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  18. Diploma

    Urban & Cultural History (PGDip)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture Full Time All Saints Campus, Manchester

    Manchester Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  20. Undergraduate

    Architecture, Interior - entry in September 2015 (Undergraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  21. Postgraduate

    MArchD Applied Design in Architecture (ARB and RIBA part 2) - entry in September 2015 (Postgraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Mega Infrastructure Planning, Appraisal and Delivery, University College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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Study Architecture in the United Kingdom – facts and figures

In the United Kingdom, 113 universities and colleges offer 721 Architecture programmes: 156 Bachelor, 268 Master and 25 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are London, Birmingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Institutions with the widest choice: University of London, University of Westminster and University College London.

Degrees in Architecture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Architecture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Architecture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Architecture programmes?

The directory lists 721 Architecture programmes at 113 institutions in the United Kingdom. Popular cities include London, Birmingham and Sheffield.

How long does it take to study Architecture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Architecture programmes in the United Kingdom?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of London, University of Westminster, University College London, Oxford Brookes University and University of Sheffield.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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