Course General Description

Architecture has the capacity to help explore wider social, cultural, political and economic themes. Our undergraduate programme in Architectural History and Heritage is rooted in this potential and places the history of architecture and fine art within the context of urbanism and the cultural history of cities. The programme comprises two years of general study and two years of specialist, Honours-level study. You will develop a broad understanding of the field, including knowledge of heritage and conservation issues and practice, and have the opportunity to look in depth at particular periods, movements and theories of architecture and the wider built environment from ancient times to the present.

School General Description

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and ranked 18th in the QS World University Rankings 2019. Its entrepreneurial and cross-disciplinary culture attracts not only students, but also staff from some 137 countries, which creates a unique Edinburgh experience. We provide a stimulating working, learning and teaching environment with access to excellent facilities and attract the world's best, from Nobel Prize winning laureates to future explorers, pioneers and inventors. They offer a range of ways to study, from on-campus taught programmes to online part-time study. The university is the largest provider of online distance learning in the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, and offer more than 60 online programmes.