PhD / MPhil Architecture at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

The Liverpool School of Architecture is an internationally recognised centre for architectural and built environment research. Established in 1894, we became the first university in the UK to award a RIBA-accredited degree in Architecture. Research in the School of Architecture spans across the architectural humanities, heritage, environment, digital culture, and design practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: Year round | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research topics include Architectural history; Sustainable architecture; Portable architecture; City in film; Transnational architecture; Engineering acoustics; Digital architecture.

Career pathways

A PhD opens many opportunities such as academic/industrial researcher, university lecturer, designer, consultant or engineer in industry. You will also be well place to work as an analyst or designer in government, cultural, commercial, technical or scientific institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The typical minimum entry requirement is an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level or above, or equivalent, in a relevant field of study. Individual consideration is given to mature students with significant and relevant experience with professional qualifications.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: Year round

Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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