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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

    Architectural History | DPhil, PG Certificate

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  2. Research

    Architecture (Science) - PhD (Postgraduate research opportunity)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Architecture, Artefact and Spatial Design

    University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury (UCCA) 🇬🇧 Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    FdA in Interior Architecture & Design

    The Arts University College at Bournemouth 🇬🇧 Poole, Wallisdown, United Kingdom

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  6. Diploma

    Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2 Exemption), Dip (Postgraduate)

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Architecture - BA (K100)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  8. Research

    MRes Degrees in Urban Studies Research, Housing Research, Planning Studies Research, and Real Estate Research , MSc

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 1)

    University for the Creative Arts 🇬🇧 Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    London, Cities, Cultures: Urban and Metropolitan Histories (MA)

    Birkbeck College, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Architecture M. Arch (Masters)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Landscape Architecture (Bachelor)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology including a foundation year - BSc (Hons) full-time

    University of Bolton 🇬🇧 Bolton, United Kingdom

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    MPhil/PhD Architectural Design

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

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  16. Bachelor

    H2K1 Structural Engineering with Architectural Design, 4 years BEng (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology, BSc (Hons)

    Anglia Ruskin University 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Architectural Technology (Part time)

    Southampton Solent University 🇬🇧 Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Naval Architecture, University College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Research

    Urban and Regional Studies PhD (Doctoral research)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 1)

    Warwickshire College 🇬🇧 Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    L8ZR MPhil/PhD Regional and Urban Planning

    London School of Economics and Political Science, 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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