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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. Certificate

    Urban Regeneration and Renewal MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma/Certificate (Postgraduate continuing professional development course)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  2. Certificate

    HNC Architectural Technology (Part Time)

    Southampton Solent University 🇬🇧 Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    BSc Architecture (ARB/RIBA Pt 1)

    UCL The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Certificate

    Urban and Regional Planning - MSc/PgDip/PgCert

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  6. Research

    Architecture and the Built Environment (Research)

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Enterprise Systems Architecture MSc (Masters)

    Brunel University 🇬🇧 Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  8. Postgraduate

    Architectural Studies (Postgraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  9. Diploma

    CAD (Architecture) University Diploma (Professional course)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  10. Certificate

    MA/MSc/PGCert/PGDip Interior Architecture and Design

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Research

    Art, Design and Architecture Manchester School of Art (PhD) (Research)

    Manchester Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Architectural Technology & Building Performance - Msc - Part-time Distance Learning

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Architecture (PhD)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    BSc Urban Planning, Design & Management

    UCL The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Pt 2)

    UCL The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Diploma

    Architecture - Diploma in

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Architectural Design - MA

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Civil Engineering with Architecture BEng / MEng

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Architecture, BA (Hons), Full-time, part-time

    De Montfort University Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  21. Research

    Architecture (Social Science) - PhD (Postgraduate research opportunity)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Architecture of Software Systems (Masters)

    International Technological University 🇬🇧 London United Kingdom, 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.

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