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Content

The undergraduate degree MA Architectural History and Archaeology is the only degree programme at this level in the UK. It is a small, diverse and friendly programme taught by specialist, research-active staff.

Architectural history explores how people have imagined, designed and used buildings and places in the past. It also considers how these places can be understood today, and what they can tell us about bigger themes in social, political and urban history.

Architectural history involves the study of buildings and places. Our programme offers an unrivalled breadth of study in the historic built environment.

It places the history of architecture in the context of urbanism and the cultural history of cities. We also consider issues in contemporary architectural heritage.

Archaeology is the study of our human past through the discovery, recovery and analysis of material remains.

Archaeologists are uniquely positioned to provide deep-time perspectives on contemporary global challenges such as climate change, migration, identity and heritage.

Entry Requirements

2027 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.