Building Design postgraduate degrees in Northern England

5 universities offer 7 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate building design degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Newcastle University

1 building-design courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 16th
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It’s pretty. I wish they improved more of the facilities in architecture school. Our studios are quite dirty from pervious students so it’s not fair for new students to have a dirty studio when they walk in. Other than that the gym is great but Northumbria has a pool and a sauna and even a climbing wall

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Modules
Year 1
  • Advanced Architectural Design 1
  • Advanced Architectural Design 2
  • Advanced Architectural Design 3
  • Architecture and Landscape Studies Critical and Comparative
  • Reading Theory, Thinking Architecture
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University of Huddersfield

1 building-design courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 18th
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WUSCA ranking: 70th
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Based on my time here, the University of Huddersfield is an excellent choice if you're looking for a career-focused degree and a supportive learning environment. The standout feature is definitely the teaching quality, backed by the Gold TEF rating, as nearly all my lecturers were genuine experts who were passionate and approachable. The modern, compact campus is a big plus—everything is central, from the state-of-the-art library (great during exam season!) to the specialist labs, and the fact that Huddersfield itself is a really affordable student town makes a huge difference. While the local nightlife might not rival a big city like Manchester, the focus on practical skills, the strong emphasis on industry placements, and the overall sense of community made my experience highly rewarding and put me in a great position for my career.

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Architectural Design MA
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University of Sheffield

3 building-design courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
WUSCA ranking: 4th
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Sheffield is a brilliant community city, with pocket neighbourhoods and a familiar feel - excellent location by the peaks and with links to major cities, it’s a great city to start with away from home.

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Architectural Design MA
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Year 1
  • Architectural Design Thesis Project
  • Design Project 1
  • Design Project 2
  • Environment and Technology in Design
  • Live Project 1
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Urban Design and Planning MA
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Year 1
  • Design Dissertation
  • Dissertation
  • Integrated Project
  • Perspectives on Spatial Planning and Development
  • Planning Design and Development
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University of Greater Manchester

1 building-design courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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My support team, made me enjoy studying at the University of Greater Manchester, they simplified my subjects into easy, simple and enjoyable course. My tutors were approachable and they teach and not lecture, carrying everyone of us along. There is always room for questions at the end of each lecture. One of my worst university experience is having to share toilet and bathroom with other students who don't always keep it clean as it should be. I have to be the one who keeps both the toilet and bathroom and kitchen clean always and this makes me unhappy because I feel I am being taken advantage of, even after I try talking to them, they still repeat the same thing every day. So I am not happy about it. Apart from that, university of Greater Manchester is a place to be, I enjoyed every experience.

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Year 1
  • Behaviour and Wellbeing for Teaching and Learning
  • Curriculum and Assessment for Teaching and Learning
  • Developing Professionalism in Teaching and Learning (Specialist Module) Part 1 - ITE
  • Developing Professionalism in Teaching and Learning (Specialist Module) Part 2 - ITE
  • Introduction to Teaching and Learning
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University of Liverpool

1 building-design courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 14th
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One of the best aspects of my university experience has been the academic challenge and the way the course encourages critical thinking rather than simple memorisation. Studying Law has pushed me to analyse complex cases, question legal principles, and engage with real debates about justice and power, which has made the learning feel meaningful and intellectually stimulating. The lecturers are knowledgeable and clearly passionate about their subjects, and seminars provide a supportive space to discuss ideas and develop confidence in expressing arguments. The university is also a great place to study because of its welcoming atmosphere and the vibrant city environment, which makes student life enjoyable and balanced. However, the experience could be improved by providing more consistent feedback on assessments and clearer guidance on expectations, as this would help students feel more confident about their academic progress.

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Urban Design and Planning MCD
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