Course
Architecture
Offered by Mackintosh School of Architecture
QS Architecture & Built Environment
Well-regarded UK architecture schoolQS World Rank: parent institution ranking
The Mackintosh School of Architecture at Glasgow School of Art is one of the UK's most historic and prestigious architecture schools, named after renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Key advantages
- Named after Charles Rennie Mackintosh
- Historic, prestigious architecture school
- Strong creative design focus
- Affordable Scottish city
- Good scholarship availability
- Vibrant student life (UNESCO City of Music)
- Programme & duration
- MArch (RIBA Part 2): 2 years (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. £21,000 – £26,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- September (main intake)
- English requirement
- IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
- Entry requirements
- 2:1 undergraduate degree in Architecture (RIBA Part 1). Strong portfolio required.
Employability & placement
Strong outcomes into design-focused architecture practices, particularly those valuing creative and artistic design approaches.
Student experience
Glasgow is a vibrant, affordable student city with a rich arts and design culture.
Research strengths
Research in architectural design, heritage conservation, and creative practice.