The results evidence commitment to growth and quality with over 85% of the research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent, and the volume of ECA researchers growing to 150% of 2014 levels with 154 individuals submitted.
ESALA is one of very few schools, internationally, to connect teaching, research and practice in Architecture and Landscape Architecture.
Our professional programmes are accredited by the Royal Institute of Architects (RIBA), Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Landscape Institute.
We are the largest centre for the study of Architectural History in the UK and a centre of excellence in Digital Media and Design.
Our students can take courses from across the University of Edinburgh and we work closely with Heriot-Watt University, including on world-leading research.
As proud holders of an Athena SWAN Bronze Award, we value and encourage diversity in our large, international student and staff community.
This large wood workshop hosts a huge range of machinery and hand tools for the cutting, shaping, and general fabrication of woods, as well as metals, plastics, and cardboard.
Edinburgh College of Art has well-equipped glass workshops for the blowing, cutting and casting of glass objects. The space includes hot and cold glass workshops and a plaster room.
We have model workshops in both the Hunter Building and Minto House. Here you can work with machinery and hand tools for the cutting, shaping, and general fabrication of woods and metals.
Are you eligible for funding to help you in your studies? Have a look at what's currently available.
Access Awards
Deadline: Various deadlines
Eligibility: Based on criteria such as income, background and personal circumstances, and in some cases geographical area.
College Research Award
Deadline:
Value: Tuition fees plus stipend at the UKRI level for three years
Eligibility: Applications are invited from first year applicants for PhD research projects that take advantage of the leading research expertise across ECA. Home and Overseas applicants welcome. Funding for full-time, part-time (pro rata) and PhD by Distance study.
AHRC PhD Doctoral Studentships
Deadline: 1 December 2022
Value: PhD tuition fees and stipend at the UKRI level for 3.5 years
Eligibility: For research interests aligning with, or cutting across, ECA's Schools.