University of Leeds
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University of Leeds

University of Leeds

Innovative building design is driving the inspirational environments of the future.

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About University of Leeds

The University of Leeds' architecture programs, primarily housed within the School of Civil Engineering, are dedicated to fostering world-class architects who contribute to sustainable and economic growth while upholding high ethical standards. The curriculum integrates architecture with engineering disciplines like structures and building physics, offering a unique, groundbreaking approach to design education. Students gain a critical understanding of how science, the arts, and society converge through creative building design projects. Learning encompasses architectural history and theory, urban design, construction, materials, and building physics. The program emphasizes practical, studio-based learning, supported by industry-standard software and dedicated maker spaces, preparing graduates to address contemporary challenges such as environmental impact and sustainability.
Program NameDetails
MEng, BEng Architecture
Bachelor and Master

This program is accredited to Masters level for civil & structural and building services engineering, and is validated to Part 1 by RIBA. Graduates following an engineering path need no further academic learning.

4 Years
English
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MEng, BEng Architectural Engineering
Bachelor and Master

This program is accredited to Masters level for civil & structural and building services engineering. Graduates have completed all academic requirements for these disciplines and can join any related professional body subject to completing appropriate working experience and professional gateways.

4 years
English
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BEng Architectural Engineering
Bachelor

This program is accredited for civil & structural and building services engineering to partial CEng level. Further learning, typically through an engineering MSc, is required to complete academic elements needed to qualify for chartered professional memberships.

3 years
English
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MArch, MEng Architecture
Master

This program provides professionally accredited qualifications to Masters level in three disciplines: architecture, structural engineering and building services engineering. Graduates have completed all academic requirements for all these disciplines and can join any related professional body subject to completing appropriate working experience and professional gateways.

5 years
English
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MArch Architecture
Master

This program is accredited by the Architects Registration Board to Masters level, providing all the academic requirements to enable graduates to progress through work experience and the professional gateway to join the register of British Architects. Learning modules are mostly the same as for the last 2 years of the MArch, MEng programme, but with simplified technical elements to reflect the single accreditation.

2 years
English
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MSc Architecture Design
Master

This program trains you as a sustainable designer of future cities and urban environments. It's an interdisciplinary course that encourages critical debate and experimental practice to equip you with those holistic skills you'll need to become a creative designer in industry.

1 year
English
UK fees: £12,000 (Total). International fees: £29,500 (Total)
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PhD Architecture and Urbanism
PhD

This program delivers multidisciplinary approaches in relation to the built environment and everyday life. PhD candidates will research Architecture through the intertwining of two connected but distinct definitions; one is understanding Architecture as the act of intervening the future development of the city.

Not specified
English
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Accreditations & Affiliations
The University of Leeds has received accreditation for its Architecture Masters degrees under the Architects Registration Board's (ARB) new framework. This includes the MArch MEng in Architecture (five-year full-time and industrial placement options) and the MArch in Architecture (two-year) programs, providing Masters level qualifications that meet ARB Competency Outcomes. The MEng, BEng Architecture program is accredited to Masters level for civil & structural and building services engineering, and is Validated to Part 1 by RIBA. It has also been fully accredited to Part 1 by ARB since 2018, though this specific award is being phased out by 2028.
Admissions
15% for international students (overall University). For Architecture MEng, the acceptance rate was 60.07% in 2023/2024.
Acceptance Rate
Deadlines
postgraduate
July 31, 2026
undergraduate_access_to_leeds
February 4, 2026
undergraduate_ucas_equal_consideration
January 14, 2026
Requirements
btec: D*D*D with Distinctions in all Mathematics units (including Maths and Further Maths) plus interview and diagnostic Maths test.
a_level: AAA (specific subject requirements including Mathematics may apply)
english_language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component (for MArch) or IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component (for Architecture MEng, BEng).
access_to_he_diploma: Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, 30 credits with Distinction (including appropriate Mathematics modules) and remaining 15 credits with Merit or above.
international_baccalaureate: 18 points at higher level to include 6 points in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or 5 points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches.

University of Leeds Academic FAQ

University of Leeds is Innovative building design is driving the inspirational environments of the future.

The acceptance rate for University of Leeds is 15% for international students (overall University). For Architecture MEng, the acceptance rate was 60.07% in 2023/2024., reflecting the selectivity of its academic programs.

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University of Leeds provides a comprehensive curriculum including: MEng, BEng Architecture, MEng, BEng Architectural Engineering, BEng Architectural Engineering, MArch, MEng Architecture, MArch Architecture.

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of The general University student-staff ratio is 12.9:1. For architecture design studios, a student-faculty ratio of typically 1:12 is maintained for significant contact time, with studio classes often having a 15:1 ratio. The institution aims for a 1:10 teacher/student ratio including core, allied, and visiting faculty., ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

University of Leeds is situated in Leeds, United Kingdom, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, University of Leeds holds accreditations from: The University of Leeds has received accreditation for its Architecture Masters degrees under the Architects Registration Board's (ARB) new framework. This includes the MArch MEng in Architecture (five-year full-time and industrial placement options) and the MArch in Architecture (two-year) programs, providing Masters level qualifications that meet ARB Competency Outcomes. The MEng, BEng Architecture program is accredited to Masters level for civil & structural and building services engineering, and is Validated to Part 1 by RIBA. It has also been fully accredited to Part 1 by ARB since 2018, though this specific award is being phased out by 2028..