PhD Architecture (Practice-Based) at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

Architecture at Queen's addresses architecture and urbanism in a globalised world, where sustainability, climate change, identity, heritage, craft and form create a complex context. The part-time practice-based PhD (by Practice) is for practitioners in venturous design practice who want to articulate and disseminate the motivations and potential of their work, with a body of significant peer-reviewed or celebrated work or a significant creative trajectory.

Department: School of Natural and Built Environment | Duration: Part-time only: minimum 4 years, maximum 6 years | Intake: Academic Year 2027/28 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research methodology centres on the devices of practice itself, with non-textual media typically forming the majority of the thesis. Themes include public behaviours, community of practice, and the techniques used in producing design outputs. Candidates remain in practice throughout enrolment.

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Entry requirements

Normally an Upper Second Class (2:1) Honours degree from a UK or ROI higher education provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Speaking and Listening and 5.5 in Reading and Writing (taken within the last 2 years), or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 23,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other annual tuition fee; NI, ROI and GB fees listed as TBC. Any bench fee is additional and not included. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Part-time only: minimum 4 years, maximum 6 years

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