PhD in Architecture

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Whiteknights Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

We offer three doctoral programmes within the School of the Built Environment. There are many opportunities to explore research topics, which span interdisciplinary boundaries: architectureconstruction managementenergy and environmental engineering.

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

17th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

36th

What students say

Best aspect is the campus. I really like both campuses even though I’m only mainly on the London Road Campus. There is no worst part in this uni but maybe we could have more..Read more

The lecturers are very involved in your work and want to help you succeed. Nobody wants to see you fail. The workload is demanding but..Read more

Entry requirements

To be accepted on our PhD programmes a Masters degree is desirable. We will also consider candidates with a 2:1 and above in a Bachelors degree that includes a research component.

Tuition fees

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£5,006 per year

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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)

Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

Latest reviews

Latest Architecture (General) reviews

Asal

23 Feb 24

Architecture

Best aspect is the campus. I really like both campuses even though I’m only mainly on the London Road Campus. There is no worst part in this uni but maybe we could have more...

Pénélope

22 Feb 24

Architecture

The lecturers are very involved in your work and want to help you succeed. Nobody wants to see you fail. The workload is demanding but...

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