Building Design postgraduate degrees in Scotland

4 universities offer 9 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate building design degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Strathclyde

4 building-design courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 7th
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The university has a great capability to translate academic research into practice, especially in life sciences area. The Institute of Biomedical Sciences has experimental cancer medicines manufacturing unit that in cooperation with Cancer Research UK is generating a great impact by introducing new innovative and personalized medicines for cancer care.

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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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Robert Gordon University

1 building-design courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 27th
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Source : Complete University Guide 2026

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Great all round university with great balance of city and rurally located. Transport wise, its great within city. Although, it lacks proper parking for rurally located people (where public transport is not an option/viable option) as requires permit. To resolve this, a multistory carpark could be implemented or more bus links/shuttlebuses from locations outside of the city. The lack of public transport outside the city is a problem anyway, so may be worth considering relocating to city for duration of course. With regards to course, having already been a student previously, there are a lot more support systems in place to help aid students. Moreover, compared to other universities, the staff are more than happy to help. The small knit feel of the University and the city provides a homely lifestyle, easily and effortlessly. This is only furthered by the diversity of culture within the city and shire. The union is great, the staff are approachable and friendly. From initially becoming a student to my time here now, however, the union seems to be downsizing. I feel that this is an absolute shame as it provides an independent aspect to life as a student. It, in my opinion, has reduced the quality of student life as it miminises a student voice, independent of the university. That being said, there is a great range of mental health facilities in place now to enhance student lifestyle auch as free gym membership for students.

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Stage 1
  • Architectural Thesis Project
  • Innovative Strategies: Design and Process
  • Research Methods
  • Research-Based Design Project (UK Context)
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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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The University of Edinburgh

3 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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Architecture by Design PhD
clock icon 3 years full time
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Year 1
  • Design Project 1 (ARCH11014)
  • Design Project 2 (ARCH11021)
  • Design Research Project (ARCH11015)
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