MA Architectural History and Heritage
About this course
MA (Hons) in Architectural History and Heritage, an architecture degree focused on the history of buildings, fine art, and heritage management within urban and cultural contexts. The programme is taught over four years. The first year covers modern languages, archaeology, and history. Third-year studies explore specific architectural traditions and eras through compulsory modules such as Scottish architecture, Victorian design in the British Empire, Early Modern Architecture in South America, The Architecture of the Soviet Union, and Twentieth-century Brutalism.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (required: no specific A level subjects required) IB: 34 points with 655 at HL
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 54%: 7 offers from 13 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 59 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 60%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 27%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 46%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 9%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- modern languages
- archaeology
- history
- Early Modern Architecture in South America
- Scottish architecture
- Victorian design in the British Empire
- The Architecture of the Soviet Union
- Twentieth-century Brutalism
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Architectural History and Heritage at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £38,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of MA Architectural History and Heritage at University of Edinburgh do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Architectural History and Heritage at University of Edinburgh?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Architectural History and Heritage at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 176 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Architectural History and Heritage at University of Edinburgh?
54% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 7 offers from 13 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does MA Architectural History and Heritage at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Architectural History and Heritage at University of Edinburgh?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.