Architectural and Urban History and Theory

Course Overview

The MPhil Architectural and Urban History and Theory at UCL (University College London) is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping the built environment. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. This programme allows you to conduct an exhaustive, original and creative piece of research into an area of your own selection and definition. The range of research topics undertaken is broad, but most explore the history and theory of architecture and cities between 1800 and the present day. International tuition fees are £31,300 per year, home/UK fees are £3,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £6,400 £3,200 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £31,300 £15,650

Graduate Outcomes

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