Course
Architecture
Offered by School of Architecture and Cities
QS Architecture & Built Environment
QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: parent institution ranking
The University of Westminster's School of Architecture and Cities benefits from a central London location, with strong ties to major London architecture practices and a design-focused, critically engaged curriculum.
Key advantages
- Central London location
- Strong design-focused, critically engaged curriculum
- Excellent employer connections in London architecture practices
- Diverse international cohort
- RIBA-validated programmes
- Strong urban design focus
- Programme & duration
- MArch (RIBA Part 2): 2 years (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. £20,000 – £25,000 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 access to London's architecture and design job market, with excellent connections to leading practices.
Student experience
Central London campus with strong student support services. Highly international cohort.
Research strengths
Research in urban design, architectural theory, and sustainable cities.