PhD Architecture, interiors and urbanism postgraduate research degrees
Course overview
The PhD Architecture, Interiors and Urbanism Postgraduate Research Degrees at the University of Portsmouth explore the latest methods, technology, and ideas being used to build the smart cities of the future and preserve places from the past. The course investigates the digital design tools being used to shape tomorrow's communities, explores the cultural and economic forces affecting our cities, and works to understand the cultural importance of some of our oldest buildings.
The voice of the community is often missing from the design phase of a building. Students will be looking at how interior spaces are designed by examining the way people use and interact with them. They will also be investigating how architects and urban designers might draw, write, and rethink ways to represent interior spaces.
As postgraduate researchers, students will work alongside existing researchers, many of whom are former and practising architects and designers. Students can join collaborations with academic, charitable, community, and commercial groups, work on projects in areas such as architecture, interior design, urban design, and conservation, and play their own part in transforming expertise into impact.
Entry requirements
Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to an interview.
Grade Requirements:
- The entry requirements for the PhD Architecture, Interiors and Urbanism Postgraduate Research Degrees at the University of Portsmouth include an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject.
English Language Requirements:
- For applicants whose first language is not English, an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, is required.
Scholarships
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Chevening Scholarship
GREAT Scholarships
The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.
Up to £10,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sport Scholarships
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Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD Architecture, Interiors and Urbanism Postgraduate Research Degrees from the University of Portsmouth can take future roles such as:
- Research Fellow
- Lecturer/Professor
- Consultancy and industry roles
- Urban Consultant
- Environmental Consultant
- Architectural and Planning Consultant
Cost of study
The 2026 tuition fee for the PhD Architecture, Interiors and Urbanism Postgraduate Research Degrees in the University of Portsmouth is £17,200 per year for international students. Fees are subject to annual change.
Admission
To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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