MPhil/PhD Architecture - Research Opportunities
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Researchers in the Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment contribute to an interdisciplinary community working to advance architectural knowledge and address emerging issues facing professionals in the sector. These can include cultural, social, and spatial characteristics of the built environment and communities, history and theory of architecture, urban design, environmental design, and sustainable built environments. A structured programme of research skills training enables students to develop the competencies required for their study and future career.
Assessment is via the submission of a final thesis and, depending on the award, an accompanying written or oral testimony. An experienced supervisory team is appointed to offer expertise and guidance, as well as support in applying for funding, attending conferences, and publishing work.
Key highlights
- Research areas include urban design, environmental design and sustainable built environments
- Interdisciplinary research community addressing emerging issues in the architecture sector
- Structured research skills training programme supports study and future career
- Experienced supervisory team appointed to guide each researcher
- Support with funding applications, conference attendance and publishing work
- Assessed by final thesis with accompanying written or oral testimony
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject; or above
- International qualifications — If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Academic researcher in architecture
- University lecturer in architecture
- Urban design consultant
- Sustainability consultant for the built environment
- Architectural historian
- Heritage and conservation specialist
Cost of study
International: £18,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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