PhD Architecture
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Join an active research area that explores the urban condition from a range of critical perspectives, through a focus on the nature of urban change – whether social, digital or spatial. We welcome applications for doctoral research that investigate the nature of cities using a range of methodologies to understand how they are inhabited that moves beyond traditional notions of ‘architecture’.
Key highlights
- Doctoral research into the urban condition from critical perspectives
- Focus on social, digital and spatial urban change
- Range of methodologies for understanding how cities are inhabited
- Research that moves beyond traditional notions of architecture
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
- University lecturer in architecture
- Architectural researcher
- Urban design researcher
- Urban planning policy adviser
- Architectural historian and theorist
Cost of study
UK/Home: Please visit fees and student finance for information about fees. PhD Architecture is in Band 2 for fees purposes. | International: Please visit fees and student finance for information about fees. PhD Architecture 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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