PhD Architecture and Built Environment at University of Brighton

Programme overview

For over 35 years, the University of Brighton has brought innovation and impact through its research in architecture, built environment, construction technology, architectural humanities and interior architecture. At Brighton, a real-world approach blends with rigorous scholarly practice and the professional underpinning of industry-experienced staff.

Faculty: Brighton Doctoral College | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The University of Brighton hosts a diverse, multidisciplinary community of researchers across architecture and urban studies, research into the built environment, town planning, spatial design and architectural history and theory including cultural interactions with designed space. Your postgraduate research will benefit from an environment of close collaboration, through both the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering (ATE) and our Research Excellence Groups (REGs), especially the Built Environment, Architecture and Construction (BEACON) REG.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (part-time £2,619 a year); bench fees/consumables may be charged in some subject areas. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,980 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (international including EU); £15,500 for international students registered in the School of Humanities and Social Science or the School of Business and Law. Source

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