PhD Natural and Built Environment
Sheffield Hallam University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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MAY-24, OCT-24, FEB-25, MAY-25

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4 years

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Course summaryUndertake an intensive, supervised piece of investigative workBenefit from an established department track record Study in specialist computing and lab facilitiesSupport your studies with seminars, training events and assistance from a supervisory teamGraduate with an advanced qualification and excellent career prospectsUndertake a lengthy academic study in an appropriate topic of your choice on this research degree. Youll be supported throughout by academic supervisors. Youll ...Read more

Course summary

  • Undertake an intensive, supervised piece of investigative work
  • Benefit from an established department track record Study in specialist computing and lab facilities
  • Support your studies with seminars, training events and assistance from a supervisory team
  • Graduate with an advanced qualification and excellent career prospects

Undertake a lengthy academic study in an appropriate topic of your choice on this research degree. You'll be supported throughout by academic supervisors. You'll flourish in a vibrant academic and postgraduate community, and graduate with stand-out qualifications.

How you learn

You work closely with a director of studies and a supervisor who specialise in your chosen field, producing an extended thesis of up to 80,000 words for doctoral research. The programme is based on your individual requirements. You can also design it around your employer's requirements, if appropriate, or development your own subject-specific programme of research. Your research can cover any aspect of the natural and built environment in a UK or international context. Dedicated supervisors, associated with UK and international research, provide support.

You learn through

  • supervised research
  • meetings
  • seminars and training sessions
  • informal group sessions
  • conference attendance

Future careers

Research specialists can enter industry and the professions as acknowledged experts in their chosen specialism.

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Source: Complete University Guide 2024
63rd

Entry requirements

All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same). All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.

Tuition fees

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£4,712 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)

Our tuition fee for UK postgraduate research students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £4,712 per year.

£16,385 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

October 2023, February 2024 and May 2024: £16,385 per year; October 2024, February 2025 and May 2025: £17,205 per year.

£16,385 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

October 2023, February 2024 and May 2024: £16,385 per year; October 2024, February 2025 and May 2025: £17,205 per year.

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Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

When studying a postgraduate degree at Sheffield Hallam University, students will be working at the cutting edge using the...

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Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Sheffield  0.1 miles away
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