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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Full Time
JAN
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Full Time
MAY-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Part Time
MAY-25
5 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Kent (Canterbury)
Part Time
JAN
5 years
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Architects and the designers of our surroundings are the driving force behind the design of our built environment. Whether they are designing new buildings, giving a new lease of life to existing ones, developing urban spaces and landscapes, or determining the energy use and resilience to a changing climate, architects have a profound influence on our lives.
The Kent School of Architecture and Planning (KSAP) offers full-time and part-time research programmes, leading to a PhD. The School promotes innovative and interdisciplinary research, which focuses on four main areas: Sustainability, biodiversity and climate change; Urban design and planning; Architectural conservation and heritage; History, theory and philosophy of architecture.
A PhD, which typically last between 3 to 4 year full-time, and 5 to 6 years part-time, offers candidates the space to conduct original research within their area of interest. It also offers practicing architects, engineers or planners to undertake research relating to their work in industry practice.
A minimum 2.1 honours degree, plus a Master’s degree or MArch in architecture or an appropriate subject, or equivalent track record and professional experience in architecture. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
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£18,600 per year
Students from EU
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£18,600 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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