Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

A doctoral degree at the Department of Architecture offers the opportunity for independent research under the supervision of a departmental staff member. Unless the candidate is part of a research group, the research is undertaken entirely by the candidate on their own, with regular supervision on progress with their supervisor.

What you will study

The department does not offer a taught PhD programme. The examination constitutes the oral examination of a thesis not exceeding 80,000 words for the PhD on a subject approved by the Degree Committee for the Faculty. Thesis / Dissertation The thesis should not exceed 80,000 words.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Masters (Distinction). A first-class or high II.i honours (at least 67% or 3.6/4.0 GPA from the US grading system, or international equivalent) undergraduate Bachelor's degree is expected, as well as a Master's degree (at least 70% or equivalent) in architecture or a related discipline. The Master's degree should be an MPhil or equivalent, not a Professional Master's (MArch or equivalent). Students who do not have a Master's degree or who hold a Professional Master's degree would be expected to take an MPhil first, and if they gained a satisfactory mark, they could then potentially proceed to a PhD. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,208 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,876 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/aharpdahc/apply

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