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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. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology - BSc (Honours)

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Architecture, BSc (Hons)

    Anglia Ruskin University 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  3. Research

    Research areas - Infrastructure

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    K131 Architectural Engineering, 4 years BEng (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Architecture, BSc, 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Architecture in Creative & Cultural Environments (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    Construction and Infrastructure (Online Program)

    University of Liverpool Online 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    MSc Urban Development Planning

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

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  10. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) (Full-time): Teaches the core aspects of architecture while also equipping you with specialist expertise in technical design and management.

    Robert Gordon University 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Architectural Engineering, BSc (Hons)FullTime - 3 years, 4 years full-time sandwich

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Certificate

    Technical Architecture - MSc/PgDip/PgCert

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Architecture: Master of Architecture (MArch) (Taught Programme)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  15. Undergraduate

    Architectural Engineering (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    FdSc Architectural Technology

    University Campus Suffolk 🇬🇧 Ipswich, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Architectural Technology, BSc (Hons)FullTime - 3 years Sandwich - 4 years PartTime - 5 years

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Architecture MArch (ARB/RIBA Part 2) (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Architecture, BA (Hons)FullTime - 3 years PartTime - 5 years

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Bilingual Learners in Urban Educational Settings, Institute of Education, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Undergraduate

    Architectural Engineering and Design Management (Undergraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  22. Diploma

    Architecture - PgDip

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, 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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