Central Campus
Year 1:
A first-year survey course in Architectural History is followed in second year by a course focusing on architecture's shaping and accommodating of our communal life. The programme's flexible structure allows you to take optional courses from other academic areas across the University.
Year 2:
As Year 1.
Year 3:
You will study Texts and Theories in Western Architecture and will choose optional courses in architectural history and other subjects. You have the option of a work placement.
Year 4:
Specialist honours courses are chosen on the same basis as year 3. You will also complete a dissertation.
2026 entry requirements
Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or 4 or 5 Highers at AABB/ABBBB (two sittings) plus English at National 5 at C.
Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) plus English at National 5 at C. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.
RIBA/ARB fully accredited architecture degree.
September
Degree
MA Hons
Full time
VVH4
4 years
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Edinburgh College of Art
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