Study our postgraduate programme in Architecture, Master of (ARB/RIBA Part 2) at the University of Edinburgh. This accredited degree programme has Architects Registration Board (ARB) prescription and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) validation.
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree in architecture, prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1, or its international equivalent.
As part of the application process, you must submit a personal statement, CV and Portfolio. On the first page of the portfolio incorporate your name and UUN (if applicable) and include examples of your work on the following pages. You should read the application guidance before applying as there are particular guidelines on portfolio and reference requirements:
Preparing your application
If you do not hold an ARB Part 1 qualification, you will need to obtain qualifications at Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 level before being eligible for registration. For further details, please contact the ARB:
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You must take these courses
Architectural Technology Research
Must be taken during Semester 1
ARCH11075
20 credits
Studies in Contemporary Architectural Theory
Must be taken during Semester 2
ARCH11070
20 credits
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