Student stories
Architecture
Design that shapes better places
Architecture is about more than buildings. It’s about places work for the people who need them.
If solving practical urban problems in a vital and varied field sounds like your kind of challenge, then Manchester School of Architecture can help you rise to it.
Hone your skills at one of the world’s top architectural schools and gain experience in a bustling, historic city and learn how to design something that will make urban life better.
Hear from our students on why they study Architecture at Manchester.
Benefit from an innovative collaboration between two universities.
Top 5 in the world for Architecture (QS 2026).
Top UK University for graduate employers (High Flyers, 2026)
Manchester hosts the UK's largest Architecture student society.
Architecture in action
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Student blogs
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What our students say
Jessica, BA Architecture
“The first year of architecture school has been a transformative journey marked by hard work, creativity, and personal growth. It has helped me develop my passion for architecture, expand my creativity, and prepare for the future.
Despite the challenges, it has been a profound step in fostering my creative thinking process and preparing me for the exciting path ahead.”
Georgia, BA Architecture
“Being at MSA means you get the best of both universities, University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan.
That means double the libraries, workshops, lecture series, study spaces, and societies. Take advantage of it. Go exploring. Try new equipment. Ask technicians to show you how something works.
Sometimes the thing you think will take hours can be done in 10 minutes if you simply take advantage of the facilities.”
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Daisy, BA Architecture
“The University of Manchester is known for its strong industry links and dynamic student community, which often provides students with endless opportunities to engage in meaningful collaborations..
With a supportive environment, exceptional resources, and strong industry ties, University of Manchester students are empowered to turn aspirations into achievements.”
