PhD Planning at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The PhD in Planning is a research degree based on the concept of spatial planning, supervised by a team with a record in scholarly and applied research and doctoral studentships. Research strengths centre on the spatial planning implications of ethnic territoriality and community cohesion in contested places, and on sustainable place creation and participatory governance in shaping social and environmental space.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences | Department: School of Natural and Built Environment | Duration: 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) | Intake: 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research under a supervisory team appointed by the University, with the thesis submitted after three years of full-time registration. Students join the School's cross-disciplinary research groups and can use the Graduate School and the Researcher Plus award scheme.

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Application information

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 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (taken within the last 2 years) or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 23,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate; home (NI, ROI, GB) fees listed as TBC Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

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