Overview

The Architectural and Urban Design programme at The University of Edinburgh aims to:

Expose you to a range of approaches, strategies, research and experimentation techniques relevant to architectural, landscape and urban design.

Provide a rigorous framing for architectural, landscape and urban design through studies in contemporary theory.

Offer training in the field of analogue and digital representation, both practical applications and philosophical implications.

Give you an understanding of the specific capacities, possibilities and limits of design within broader urban/metropolitan processes.

Career opportunities

On completion of this programme, you will have added a significant urban design qualification to an existing architectural degree, one that is held in high regard by potential employers.

The skills and learning you gain will help you pursue a career at a higher level, branch out into a particular specialism or prepare for further postgraduate education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer-Aided Design

Design Thinking and Digital Crafting

Design: Context and Grounding

Design: Site & Process

Drawing Spaces

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-02 00:00:00

More details

It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Architecture Design Urban Planning View 202 other Masters in Architecture in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in architecture.

They also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34860 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15550 GBP / year

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Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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