Day at the AA: Bedford Square
Day at the AA: Bedford Square
20 February 2026
Time
10.00 AM
Location
Architectural Association, Bedford Square, London WC1B 3ES
Spend a day with us at the Architectural Association this March and step into the life of an AA student. Explore our studios, meet tutors and current students, and experience our programmes first-hand.
Whether you have already applied or are still considering applying, these immersive taster days offer an authentic insight into learning at the AA and the culture of our school.
Who is This Event For?
This page is for applicants, offer holders and anyone thinking of applying to the following programmes based at Bedford Square:
- Foundation Programme
- BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA Part 1) Intermediate Programme
- Graduate Certificate in Architecture (AA Transfer) Programme
- Master of Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) Diploma Programme
POSTGRADUATE APPLICANTS
If you are applying to one of our postgraduate programmes listed below, please visit the What’s On page to book the relevant Day at the AA event:
- Architecture and Urbanism (DRL) MArch
- Conservation and Reuse MA/PGDip
- Design and Make MSc/MArch
- Emergent Technologies and Design MSc/MArch
- History and Critical Thinking in Architecture MA
- Housing and Urbanism MA/MArch
- Spatial Performance and Design (AAIS) MA/MFA
- Sustainable Environmental Design MSc/MArch
- Architecture and Urban Design (Projective Cities) Taught MPhil
- PhD Programme
Schedule
10.30am – Registration
11.00am – Welcome
11.30am – Open Studio Sessions
Meet unit and programme staff and discuss the structure and ethos of each programme
1–2.30pm – Free Time Activities
Creative workshops, demonstrations and building tours
2.30pm – How to Study at the AA
Sessions with Admissions, Visas, Student Finance, Careers, Student Wellbeing, Visiting School and Summer School
3.30pm - Student Project Presentations
4.30pm – End of day celebration with drinks
5.30pm – Close