Outline
Architectural History and Heritage involves the study of buildings and places, and ours is the only degree programme at this level in the UK. We offer a small but diverse programme taught by a team of specialist, research-active staff.
If you are interested in the built environment as a work of design, then this programme is for you! In this programme, we explore what the built environment can tell us about wider social, cultural and political themes in history, and we also consider issues in contemporary architectural heritage.
In exploring the history of the built environment, we use a range of sources including:
- The evidence of standing buildings
- Architectural plans and drawings
- Written sources
- Film
- Photographs
During your time with us you will gain a variety of experience, typically including placements within the heritage sector, making you well equipped to work in this area on graduation.
The degree begins with an introduction to architectural history. There are also opportunities to take courses from other ECA subject areas, such as History of Art and Music, and from other parts of the University of Edinburgh, including modern languages. The upper years of the degree involve more specialist studies in architectural history.
Although our students often take courses in History of Art alongside their studies in the history of architecture, it is possible to have these studies formally recognised through a joint degree in History of Art and Architectural History. A further joint degree programme is available in Architectural History and Archaeology.
You can find out more about joint degrees on the degree finder:
