Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture

On this page, you can find more information about studying the following programmes with us:

• Architecture
• Architectural History and Heritage
• Architectural History and Archaeology  
• Interior Design
• Landscape Architecture

Our programmes carefully balance academic study with design work and professional experience, while our students take advantage of studios, workshops and library resources that are amongst the best in the UK.

We also offer the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, and to study abroad through exchange programmes with international partner universities. Our track record of producing award-winning graduates means you will be well-prepared for a successful career when you graduate. 

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As a place of outstanding architectural interest and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Edinburgh offers the perfect setting in which to study the built environment.

We are ranked 1st in Scotland and in the UK's top 10 universities for architecture/built environment in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.

Architecture  

• Our architecture programmes are prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and have full Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) validation.
• We offer many pathways, offering a varied choice of study in the humanities, history, theory, environmental and digital cultures in relation to Architecture.  
• A culture of investigation and critical thinking in making is supported by world-class workshops, technical facilities and staff - prime sites for understanding and investigating the ethical and moral challenges of building in our contemporary world.  

Architectural History and Heritage, and Architectural History and Archaeology

• We are unique: our degree is the only full undergraduate programme in the history of architecture, anywhere in Europe.
• From lectures to site visits and filed research, you’ll be taught by award-winning architectural historians and theorists, and have access to world-class libraries and collections.
• With two years of general and two of specialist study, you’ll gain knowledge and skills to pursue a wide range of career options, including further research.

Interior Design  

• Our studio-based learning environment offers a supportive inclusive environment where staff and students collaborate, building a community around shared interests and practice. It is the place where ideas develop, evolve, and are tested, replicating a professional design studio.
• Our courses and projects respond to emergent design agendas covering a variety of themes related to equality and diversity, accessibility, the environment, material understanding and future technologies.
• In year 3 students can opt to study abroad or take part in a work placement. Academic staff and visiting industry tutors provide an extensive creative network of expertise.  
• We have a proven track record in developing highly employable graduates, with alumni taking on influential roles in Design practice around the world.

Landscape Architecture  

• Our landscape architecture programme has full accreditation from the Landscape Institute (LI), the chartered body for the landscape profession in the UK.
• Our 5-year integrated masters gives you the opportunity to gain a postgraduate qualification at the price of an undergraduate tuition fee.
• We are the only UK institution to offer a collaborative European Masters in Landscape Architecture (EMiLA), which you can apply for on successful completion of Year 3. This is accredited by the Landscape Institute.
• You will develop professional experience through an integrated practice working period. This combines online learning with career experience, helping to prepare you for life in practice.