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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: K100

Architecture

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£38,900Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in architecture and the built environment with the MA (Hons) Architecture at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. We offer two professionally accredited architecture degrees: * BA Architecture is a three-year, full-time undergraduate degree * MA (Hons) Architecture is a four-year, full-time undergraduate degree. The Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA) recognises architecture as a cultural, environmental, and societal practice. It is a civic endeavour concerned with people and how they live. International tuition fees are £38,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Architectural Design Studio
Building Technology and Materials
Architectural History and Theory
Environmental Design and Sustainability
Landscape and Urban Design
Professional Practice and Ethics
Architectural Drawing and Representation
Research Methods in Architecture
UCAS Code:K100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*A*A - AAA

A*A*A - AAA. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4; Mathematics at A or 7, or Mathematics and Physics both at B or 6, or Mathematics, Science plus Additional Science (or science double award) at B or 6. Evidence of artistic ability is normally required at either A level or GCSE.

International Baccalaureate

37 - 34 points

from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5; Mathematics at 6. Evidence of artistic ability is normally required at either HL or SL, for example Visual Arts or Design Technology.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£38,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£155,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£25,000£27,000
3 years£21,500£24,000£30,000
5 years£28,000£33,000£38,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 32% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH13-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
15%Studying
20%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
72%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About The University of Edinburgh

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