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Architectural History and Archaeology

University of Edinburgh

Venues

Central Campus

Content

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.

Entry Requirements

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.

Progression Routes

RIBA/ARB fully accredited architecture degree.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

VVH4

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Department

Edinburgh College of Art

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.ed.ac.uk