Building Design postgraduate degrees in Scotland

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

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Heriot-Watt University

1 building-design courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 7th
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Source : Complete University Guide 2026

WUSCA ranking: 48th
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PROS - The university has been absolutely stellar at providing opportunities to those who put in that extra effort. - Support, particularly the maths gym provided by the uni for those needing extra math tuition is an incredible resource. - Lecturers are always quick to respond to questions and available for feedback out with timetabled classes. - The facilities available to electrical engineering students (the GRiD in particular) is very good. More advanced equipment is available to those who require it through research projects or other related endeavours. - The university shop and various cafes/canteens all have quality products and competitive prices. CONS - Some course have suffered when lecturers are delivering them for their first time. This is understandable however. - Issues with inaccurate or frequently fluctuating timetables can be frustrating at times.

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The University of Edinburgh

2 building-design courses SCOTLAND
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Modules
Year 1
  • Design Project 1 (ARCH11014)
  • Design Project 2 (ARCH11021)
  • Design Research Project (ARCH11015)
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Year 1
  • Advanced Sustainable Design Dissertation (ARCH11043)
  • Advanced Sustainable Design Project (ARCH11041)
  • Sustainable Design Methodologies (ARCH11039)
  • Sustainable Theory and Contexts (ARCH11038)
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Glasgow School of Art

1 building-design courses SCOTLAND
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This really is a great place to be a part of. I absolutely love the Glasgow school of Art. I have already recommended to friends & my cousin who has always wanted a place here - she is an incredible designer.

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Stage 1
  • Core Research Methods: People and context
  • Parallel Project
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University of Strathclyde

3 building-design courses SCOTLAND
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The atmosphere at this university is great! The union is always lively, with pool and darts, hot food, music and lots of room for socialising. Even when in class it feels great, the lectures are always informative and the seminars mean that the tutors can really help and talk to the students. I like the fact that each semester the students can choose their own seminar times, creating a timetable that suits their schedule. The location of this university is one of my favourite things, such a close walk to the main shopping street and some great places for food. Also close to to GCU which is great as the students can mix and hang out together. Overall this university is a great place to apply and i am very happy with the decision i made!

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Year 1
  • Cultural Studies 4
  • Design Studies 4A - To Care (Part 1)
  • Design Studies 4B - To Care (Part 2)
  • Special Study Project 4
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Year 1
  • Cultural Studies 4
  • Design Studies 4A and 4B- To Care
  • Design Studies 4B - To Care
  • Special Study Project 4
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