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The University of Edinburgh: Architecture
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Edinburgh College of Art |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Our programme offers expertise across architectural conservation, history, theory and criticism, digital media and design, and technology, environment and sustainability.
Research is central to the study of architecture in the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA). It motivates our intellectual and creative activities and underpins our collaborations with a range of important international and UK-based institutions.
We actively promote interdisciplinary approaches to research in architecture. Our expertise and interests range across the following areas:
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Architectural Conservation
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Architectural History, Theory and Criticism
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Design-led Research and Studio Practice
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Technology, Environment and Sustainability
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Interior Design
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Our programme offers expertise across architectural conservation, history, theory and criticism, digital media and design, and technology, environment and sustainability.
Research is central to the study of architecture in the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA). It motivates our intellectual and creative activities and underpins our collaborations with a range of important international and UK-based institutions.
We actively promote interdisciplinary approaches to research in architecture. Our expertise and interests range across the following areas:
-
Architectural Conservation
-
Architectural History, Theory and Criticism
-
Design-led Research and Studio Practice
-
Technology, Environment and Sustainability
-
Interior Design
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Our programme offers expertise across architectural conservation, history, theory and criticism, digital media and design, and technology, environment and sustainability.
Research is central to the study of architecture in the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA). It motivates our intellectual and creative activities and underpins our collaborations with a range of important international and UK-based institutions.
We actively promote interdisciplinary approaches to research in architecture. Our expertise and interests range across the following areas:
-
Architectural Conservation
-
Architectural History, Theory and Criticism
-
Design-led Research and Studio Practice
-
Technology, Environment and Sustainability
-
Interior Design
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Our programme offers expertise across architectural conservation, history, theory and criticism, digital media and design, and technology, environment and sustainability.
Research is central to the study of architecture in the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA). It motivates our intellectual and creative activities and underpins our collaborations with a range of important international and UK-based institutions.
We actively promote interdisciplinary approaches to research in architecture. Our expertise and interests range across the following areas:
-
Architectural Conservation
-
Architectural History, Theory and Criticism
-
Design-led Research and Studio Practice
-
Technology, Environment and Sustainability
-
Interior Design
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
MSc (Res)
Summary
The MSc by Research programme is for those with a good general knowledge of the subject area who wish to focus their interests and deepen their knowledge of a specific topic.
Research is central to the study of architecture in the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA). It motivates our intellectual and creative activities and underpins our collaborations with a range of important international and UK-based institutions.
We actively promote interdisciplinary approaches to research in architecture. Our expertise and interests range across the following areas: - Architectural Conservation
-
Architectural History, Theory and Criticism
-
Design-led Research and Studio Practice
-
Technology, Environment and Sustainability
-
Interior Design
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
The MSc by Research programme is for those with a good general knowledge of the subject area who wish to focus their interests and deepen their knowledge of a specific topic.
Research is central to the study of architecture in the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA). It motivates our intellectual and creative activities and underpins our collaborations with a range of important international and UK-based institutions.
We actively promote interdisciplinary approaches to research in architecture. Our expertise and interests range across the following areas: - Architectural Conservation
-
Architectural History, Theory and Criticism
-
Design-led Research and Studio Practice
-
Technology, Environment and Sustainability
-
Interior Design
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
Our programme offers expertise across architectural conservation, history, theory and criticism, digital media and design, and technology, environment and sustainability.
Research is central to the study of architecture in the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA). It motivates our intellectual and creative activities and underpins our collaborations with a range of important international and UK-based institutions.
We actively promote interdisciplinary approaches to research in architecture. Our expertise and interests range across the following areas:
-
Architectural Conservation
-
Architectural History, Theory and Criticism
-
Design-led Research and Studio Practice
-
Technology, Environment and Sustainability
-
Interior Design
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Our programme offers expertise across architectural conservation, history, theory and criticism, digital media and design, and technology, environment and sustainability.
Research is central to the study of architecture in the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA). It motivates our intellectual and creative activities and underpins our collaborations with a range of important international and UK-based institutions.
We actively promote interdisciplinary approaches to research in architecture. Our expertise and interests range across the following areas:
-
Architectural Conservation
-
Architectural History, Theory and Criticism
-
Design-led Research and Studio Practice
-
Technology, Environment and Sustainability
-
Interior Design
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …
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