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Architectural Association School of Architecture

London, United Kingdom · Private · Est. Independent school of architecture in London

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

Independent school of architecture in London

Type

Private

Location

London, United Kingdom

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

The Architectural Association (AA) School of Architecture is an independent architecture school in central London. It teaches a Foundation course, the Intermediate Programme (BA (Hons) in Architecture, ARB/RIBA Part 1), the Diploma Programme (MArch, ARB/RIBA Part 2) and taught postgraduate programmes leading to a PGDip, MA, MSc or MArch. It is a registered Student visa sponsor, and its tuition fees are the same for all students regardless of nationality.

The AA does not publish its 2026/27 or 2027/28 fees on the web pages we could read, so we list no courses here. Its fee schedule for students starting in 2025/26 showed £25,225 a year for the Foundation, Intermediate and Diploma programmes, and fees rise each year in line with inflation. Ask admissions@aaschool.ac.uk for the current fee before you apply.

Type
Independent school of architecture
Programmes
Foundation, Intermediate Programme (BA (Hons), ARB/RIBA Part 1), Diploma Programme (MArch, ARB/RIBA Part 2), taught postgraduate (PGDip, MA, MSc, MArch) and research
Fees
The same tuition fee for all students, whatever their nationality
Student visa
Registered UKVI Student sponsor
Financial support
About 20% of current students receive scholarships, bursaries or other support
Campuses
Central London, plus Hooke Park for Design and Make students

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

    Architectural Association School of Architecture doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.

      Scholarships

      • Undergraduate (Intermediate) and postgraduate

        AA Scholarships and Bursaries

        Value: Need-based support, usually covering half a term to two terms of fees for one academic year

        Eligibility: You must apply in the First Application Round. Awards depend on financial need and the strength of your application.

        Official page (opens in a new tab)

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • First Year entry to the Intermediate Programme uses the AA's international equivalents of A Levels; Second Year entry needs one year of degree-level architecture study, and Third Year entry two years.
      • ARB will stop accrediting undergraduate Part 1 programmes from 31 December 2027, according to the AA's admissions page.
      • Applications run in rounds; interviews for Round One are usually late January to February. Bursaries need a Round One application.

      Postgraduate

      • Diploma Programme (MArch, Part 2): a bachelor's degree in architecture at UK 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification from outside the UK.
      • Taught postgraduate programmes stay open until full; contact postgraduateadmissions@aaschool.ac.uk for later rounds.
      • A CAS is issued after an unconditional offer, acceptance, deposit and eligibility documents.

      Documents

      • Valid passport
      • Portfolio (where the programme asks for one)
      • Academic transcripts and certificates
      • English test certificate or reference number (scores in a single sitting)
      • Personal statement

      Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.

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      English language requirements

      English requirements
      Test or routeTypical requirement
      Accepted testsIELTS, LanguageCert, PSI Skills for English, Pearson and Trinity College tests, with the required scores in a single sitting
      Test ageTests taken more than two years ago need to be checked with the Admissions Team
      ScoresThe minimum scores are not shown on the pages we could read; ask AA admissions

      Accommodation and living costs

      The AA has no halls of its own. It works with University of London Housing Services, which helps students find housing and check contracts and has an online accommodation database. Design and Make students can rent two-bedroom units at Juniper Barns near the Hooke Park campus, first come, first served.

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      Campus and location

      The AA is based in central London, with a second campus at Hooke Park used by the Design and Make programme.

      • ARB/RIBA Part 1 (Intermediate) and Part 2 (Diploma) programmes.
      • Taught postgraduate programmes leading to PGDip, MA, MSc and MArch.
      • Hooke Park campus for Design and Make students.
      • Public lectures and events in London.

      Careers and graduate outcomes

      The AA's Intermediate and Diploma programmes lead to ARB/RIBA Part 1 and Part 2, the routes towards becoming a registered architect in the UK. See our UK guide for Graduate visa rules.

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      Studying in the UK

      Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the UK. Our country guide covers them in detail:

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      FAQs

      How much does the AA cost for Indian students?

      The AA charges the same fee to all students. For students starting in 2025/26 the Foundation, Intermediate and Diploma fee was £25,225 a year. Later fees are not published on the pages we could read and rise with inflation, so ask admissions.

      Does the AA sponsor Student visas?

      Yes. The AA is a registered UKVI Student sponsor and issues a CAS after an unconditional offer, acceptance and deposit.

      Are there scholarships?

      Yes. About 20% of students get support. To be considered for an AA bursary you must apply in the First Application Round.

      Sources

      1. AA: taught postgraduate programmes admissions (opens in a new tab)
      2. AA: Diploma Programme admissions (opens in a new tab)
      3. AA: Intermediate Programme admissions (opens in a new tab)
      4. AA: information for students (opens in a new tab)
      5. AA Documents Platform: schedule of fees 2025/26 (opens in a new tab)

      Official website: www.aaschool.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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