PhD Built Environment
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
We welcome applications for doctoral research that deals with various aspects of the built environment, especially those that focus on broad areas of building performance, construction management and architectural engineering. We have a track record in interdisciplinary research projects and working with industry partners, as well as a strong international network.
Key highlights
- Doctoral research across a wide range of built environment topics
- Focus areas include building performance and construction management
- Architectural engineering research also welcomed
- Track record in interdisciplinary research projects
- Opportunities to work with industry partners
- Strong international research network
Entry requirements
- Master's degree: Merit — Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of s…
- Degree: 2:1 — to include area; or above
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Academic researcher
- University lecturer
- Building performance consultant
- Construction manager
- Architectural engineer
- Research and development manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: Please visit the fees and student finance page for information about fees. PhD Built Environment is in Band 2 for fees purposes. | International: Please visit the fees and student finance page for information about fees. PhD Built Environment is in Band 2 for fees purposes.
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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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