Architecture, Art and Design PhDs (Distance Learning)
University of Portsmouth
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If you want to take your expertise in Architecture, Interiors and Urbanism into a postgraduate research degree, Portsmouth is the perfect place to do it.Our research explores the latest methods, technology and ideas being used to build the smart cities of the future and preserve places from the past. We investigate the digital design tools being used to shape tomorrows communities, explore the cultural and economic forces affecting our cities, and work to understand the cultural importance of ...Read more

If you want to take your expertise in Architecture, Interiors and Urbanism into a postgraduate research degree, Portsmouth is the perfect place to do it.

Our research explores the latest methods, technology and ideas being used to build the smart cities of the future and preserve places from the past. We investigate the digital design tools being used to shape tomorrow's communities, explore the cultural and economic forces affecting our cities, and work 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 – we're looking at how interior spaces are designed by examining the way people use and interact with them. We're also investigating how architects and urban designers might draw, write, and re-think ways to represent interior spaces.

As a postgraduate researcher, you'll work alongside our existing researchers, many of whom are former and practising architects and designers. You can join our collaborations with academic, charitable, community and commercial groups, work on projects in areas such as architecture, interior design, urban design and conservation – play your own part in transforming our expertise into impact.

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48/101
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28th
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49th
What students say
G
Glenn
22 Feb 23

Portsmouth provides good support to students. But I felt like they accepted too many international students that don't speak English well. I'm also an international student and I..Read more

M
Marvan
22 Feb 23

It's faculties are brilliant..Read more

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. An online research proposal may be required as part of the selection process. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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£2,393 per year

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£8,600 per year

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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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