Architectural History and Heritage MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of Architectural History and Heritage MA (Hons) and other courses in Architecture at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Architecture
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Architecture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £23000 | £23500 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £19500 - £27500 | £23500 - £33000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Architecture
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23131 | £25010 | £28792 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20700 - £25694 | £19794 - £30100 | £23742 - £35267 |
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Course Description
Architectural History and Heritage involves the study of buildings and places.
We are interested in the built environment as a work of design. More importantly, however, we ask what the built environment can tell us about wider social, cultural and political themes in history. We also consider issues in contemporary architectural heritage.
What do buildings and designs reveal about the past? How do we put them in context? To answer these questions, we use a range of sources:
- the evidence of standing buildings
- architectural plans and drawings
- written sources
- films
- photographs
Why Edinburgh?
We offer an unrivalled variety of study in the historic built environment.
Your teaching will include the extraordinarily rich urban context of Edinburgh itself, as well as the architectural heritage of Europe and beyond.
Edinburgh has a unique concentration of professional architectural historians, all of whom complete research and publish regularly in addition to their roles as teachers.
Our staff specialise in a wide range of topics, spanning periods between:
- ancient and medieval
- early and late modern
- the twentieth century
We also have expertise in heritage theory and conservation practice.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Architectural History and Heritage MA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 40% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Architecture
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Total 65 with at least 5.5 in each component. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | Total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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| Trinity ISE | ISE II with distinctions in all four components |
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| PTE Academic | 62 | Total 62 with at least 54 in each component |
Costs
Tuition Fees Architectural History and Heritage MA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £26500 | year 1 |
| International | £26500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #15
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #36
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
