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PhD Architecture at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research degree (PhD or MPhil) at the Welsh School of Architecture, with research strengths spanning architectural science, computational design, history and theory, heritage and conservation, urbanism and urban design, and design research.

Department: School of Architecture (Welsh School of Architecture)  |  Duration: PhD 3 years full-time, 5-7 years part-time; MPhil 1-2 years full-time, up to 3 years part-time  |  Intake: April, October  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised doctoral research on the built environment, with research methodology training, an annual Celebration of Research and teaching opportunities in the School. Research groups include Computational Methods in Architecture, Energy Environment and People, History Heritage and Conservation, Urbanism, and Design. Students can apply for up to £500 per FTE year for research expenses.

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Entry requirements

Suitable for graduates in architecture, planning, engineering, social sciences, computer science and environmental sciences with an upper second class honours degree. English: IELTS overall 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an acceptable alternative.

Intake: April, October

Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 1-2 years

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