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MPhil/PhD Architecture - Research Opportunities at University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Researchers in the Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment contribute to an interdisciplinary community working to advance architectural knowledge and address emerging issues facing professionals in the sector. These can include cultural, social, and spatial characteristics of the built environment and communities, history and theory of architecture, urban design, environmental design, and sustainable built environments.

Faculty: Architecture and the Built Environment  |  Duration: Full-time: MPhil: 18 to 32 months PhD: 27 to 48 months; Part-time: MPhil: 36 to 64 months PhD: 54 to 96 months  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research students normally have two internal supervisors with specialist knowledge of their subject areas, and they have regular meetings with them for advice, monitoring, and other support. Students are introduced to the relevant research methods through taught units and are encouraged to give presentations to postgraduate seminars, which are held regularly throughout the year.

Career pathways

A doctoral qualification can be the capstone of academic achievement and often marks the beginning of a career in academia or research. A research programme provides the opportunity to become a true expert in your chosen field, while developing a range of valuable transferable skills that can support your career progression.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source

Duration: Full-time: MPhil: 18 to 32 months PhD: 27 to 48 months; Part-time: MPhil: 36 to 64 months PhD: 54 to

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