Schools of Architecture in the United Kingdom

Architectural Association School of Architecture

• The Architectural Association School of Architecture, also called AA is one of the oldest schools of architecture in London. In 1847, it was set up as a public forum founded by dissatisfied young architects, but was formally established in 1890 as the AA. The mission of the school is to provide a detailed independent education in the field of architecture.

  AAA is home to the historic site at Bedford Square of Bloomsbury. The school includes a professional association with 3,000-plus students and professional architects. A large bookshop is on-site, one of London's leading architectural booksellers of books and journals, as are ongoing public event programs, including exhibitions, lectures, seminars and research clusters. A local charity is registered at the school.

  Admission requires an application and 30 minute interview. Courses are classified in two categories; an undergraduate program leading to the AA diploma or RIBA designation and postgraduate training which includes specialized courses in urban landscape, sustainable environmental design, histories and theories, emergent technologies, building and garden conservation.

  All students enter during late September/early October only. Classes require full time attendance except building conservation, which is part-time. Scholarships, bursary and assistant-ship programs are available for students with financial need. US students may apply for Sallie Mae. Contact AA for deadlines on admission.

  Architectural Association School of Architecture
  36 Bedford Square
  London WC1B 3ES
  +44 020 7887 4000
  aaschool.ac.uk

Bartlett School of Architecture

• The Bartlett School of Architecture is an architectural program dedicated to the study and design of the built world we live in. The institution is named after Sir Herbert Bartlett, its benefactor. The Bartlett School of Architecture is affiliated with and housed near the University of London (UCL). Architectural education began at UCL in 1841. The School of Building and Environmental Design was instituted in 1965.

  Today, the school offers five undergraduate programs, 22 master's courses and a full M.Phil./Ph.D program. A digital manufacturing center, library dedicated to architecture and suite of computers and software is available on-site for students. Each year the school receives a high number of applications. Only 90 to 100 spots are offered into the architecture degree program per school year.

  An application, interview and portfolio are required for those chosen. Both full and part-time courses are available. The scholarship office can refer to funding for those with financial need. Contact the school for admission deadlines.

  Bartlett School of Architecture
  22 Gordon Street
  London WC1H 0QB
  +44 020 7679 7454
  bartlett.ucl.ac.uk

Nottingham Trent University

• Nottingham Trent University is a multi-disciplinary school with over 500 courses and nine academic schools. The School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment is one of the nine academic schools available. The University is located in Nottingham, England, one of the top six shopping destinations in the UK. In 1843, the school was founded as Trent Polytechnic, then changed to Nottingham Polytechnic in 1970. In 1992, the school was renamed to Nottingham Trent University after earning university status. It is one of the largest universities in the UK, serving more than 29,000 students.

  The school is widely recognized as a top place for graduate employment. All undergraduate courses offer a year long, salaried work-placement program, except BArch (bachelor's of architecture) and civil engineering construction majors. According to the 2007-2008 student record data, 95 percent of students graduate with employment.

  The Society is a local organization founded by students for students which arranges guest speakers, provides mentoring, and planning of local events and trips. A studio, workshop center and lecture theatre are available for students of architecture. Three undergraduate courses are offered in architecture, architectural technology and interior architecture and design. Postgraduate courses in MArch (master's of architecture) and continuing professional development courses for registered architects are offered. Classes can be taken full or part-time.

  An application, personal statement and interview are required for admission. Funding through scholarships is available for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Contact the admission office for application requirements.

  Nottingham Trent University
  Burton Street
  Nottingham NG1 4BU
  +44 0115 941 8418
  ntu.ac.uk