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Master of History of Western Architecture

The University of Buckingham

London, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A research doctorate in the History of Western Architecture awarded on a thesis and oral examination.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate understanding of History of Western Architecture
Apply mathematics and technical principles to engineering challenges
Evaluate designs against safety
Performance
and sustainability constraints
Communicate technical analyses and project decisions.

Career outcomes

Further study
Roles related to History of Western Architecture

Curriculum

Three years full-time (six part-time) of supervised independent research in History of Western Architecture. Registration is probationary until the first annual review
Normally 12-18 months after starting
and the degree is awarded on a thesis and an oral viva voce examination.

Entry requirements

Academic

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at 2:1 or above (course pages: first or second-class honours
Some accept five or more years of senior work experience)
Research proposal and interview or Teams contact
Normally a 2:1 (upper second) undergraduate degree or equivalent
or substantial relevant experience
No GPA published.

Accepted academic background

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at 2:1 or above (course pages: first or second-class honours, Some accept 5+ years of senior work experience), Research proposal and interview/Teams contact.

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (if required).

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake deadlines. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
any required supporting documents. Complete the institution application and provide language results if applicable. Pay any required application fee
Submit the application
await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£16,480 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£3,300 GBP

Program details

Campus	London
Faculty or school	School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	University scholarships exist, Awards are course- and eligibility-specific.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
7 Dec 2026
23 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.