Edinburgh College of Art

We are a leading international art college, located in one of the world's great cultural capitals. Explore our programmes in Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Art, Design, History of Art and Music.

Welcome to the Edinburgh College of Art! 

Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) brings together creative practices that shape the world around us. 

We deliver innovative teaching, research and public engagement in an inclusive and sustainable environment with outstanding services and facilities to support your ambitions. 

At ECA, we have degrees in 5 subject areas: 

  • Art  
  • Design 
  • History of Art 
  • Architecture and Landscape Architecture
  • Music 

We understand that choosing a university is an important decision, and we hope that this information will help you find out everything you need to know about studying with us.   

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Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Information for applicants to Architecture, Architectural History, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture degree programmes. 

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School of Art

Information for applicants to the BA Fine Art.

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School of Design

Information for applicants to our design degree programmes.

Set of stones with carved text, with lake and hills in the background

School of History of Art

Information for applicants to the MA Fine Art and our History of Art degree programmes.

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Reid School of Music

Information for applicants to the BMus Music and the BSc Acoustics and Music Technology.

Investing in our learning environment 

Edinburgh College of Art is excited to be undertaking a capital redevelopment of ECA’s Lauriston Campus over the next 3 years, from April 2024 – April 2027. ​ 

The project aims to maximize the use of existing space, improve accessibility, and create a vibrant campus that fosters collaboration and innovation.​ 

The project involves refurbishing and repurposing various spaces across the Lauriston campus, including technical facilities, student and teaching spaces, and the relocation of the Reid School of Music from Alison House to the Lauriston Campus. New social spaces, seminar rooms, and studios are being created to accommodate our growing community. 

You can find more about the project at the below link:  

Building work starts at ECA’s Lauriston Campus | Edinburgh College of Art   

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