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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
JAN
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online/Distance Learning
Full Time
JAN
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
JAN-27
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Part Time
JAN
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online/Distance Learning
Part Time
JAN
6 Years
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The Architecture by Design PhD offers you the opportunity to pursue design-led research at the highest level. The words ‘by design’ refer to your mode of: research practice interpretation Therefore, it is important to understand how your ‘by design’ method informs and directs a thesis over a particular research duration, and how the development of your ‘by design’ methodology is not only an important aspect of the thetic process, but also important to how your thesis is finally presented. Research topics This PhD can be pursued through many lines and techniques of architectural inquiry, spanning: design buildings technology history sustainability conservation theory criticism city visuality communication philosophy politics environment landscape information technology digital media Research output Your output must contain original works such as: designs built work drawings models photographs video sculptures installations websites You must include documentation of the processes by which the work was produced. Your research culminates in a professionally presented text of not more than 50,000 words and a comprehensive record of the exhibited material (images, drawings, photographs) contained in a coherent and archivable format (bound thesis and/or CD/DVD).
Normally a UK masters degree or its international equivalent. If you do not meet the academic entry requirements, we may still consider your application on the basis of relevant professional experience.
You must also submit a research proposal and a portfolio; see How to Apply section for guidance.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£5,006 per year
Students from England
£5,006 per year
Students from Wales
£5,006 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
£27,600 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£27,600 per year
Students from International
Standard single room - 9950 per year
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