Architectural History and Heritage Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Architectural History and Heritage Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Architectural History and Heritage explores how people have imagined, designed and used buildings and places in the past. It also considers how these places can be understood today, and what they can tell us about bigger themes in social, political and urban history.
Our programme offers real breadth of study in the historic built environment. It places the history of architecture, fine art and heritage management in the context of urbanism and the cultural history of cities. We also consider issues in contemporary architectural heritage.
Our undergraduate degree M...
Architectural History and Heritage explores how people have imagined, designed and used buildings and places in the past. It also considers how these places can be understood today, and what they can tell us about bigger themes in social, political and urban history.
Our programme offers real breadth of study in the historic built environment. It places the history of architecture, fine art and heritage management in the context of urbanism and the cultural history of cities. We also consider issues in contemporary architectural heritage.
Our undergraduate degree MA Architectural History and Heritage is the only degree programme at this level dedicated to architectural history in the UK. It is a small, diverse and friendly programme taught by specialist, research-active staff.
Programme benefits
* This degree is highly distinctive as an undergraduate programme focused on Architectural History and Heritage, which also makes links to other subjects such as History of Art.
* You will be taught by one of the largest concentrations of architectural history specialists at any UK university, drawing on the latest research.
* Teaching makes use of the exceptional libraries and archives at the University of Edinburgh as well as the resources of the wider city, a World Heritage Site.
* The degree is ideally suited for those with interests in history and architecture and may be a gateway to careers or further study in heritage and conservation, or a wide range of other professions.
* We work closely with local heritage organisations, including Historic Environment Scotland and the National Trust for Scotland, and usually can offer placements within the heritage sector as an element of our Year 3 and 4 teaching.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A14-H38
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6 (Standard). ABBB by end of S6 (Minimum). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £31,100 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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