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MA Architecture

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Architecture and Planning
Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
85%
Meaningful Work
90%

AI & Your Career

Modelled on Anthropic research

37%
Moderate Exposure

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Exposure by graduate destination

Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Design35%
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction25%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Architecture and Planning graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,000
typical starting salary
£23,500
£27,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Architecture and Planning graduates nationally earn £22,500-£55,000 (185 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
60%
02
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Design occupations
★ Professional
10%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track

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