PhD Architecture at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Traverse the disciplinary boundaries of architecture, the humanities, and the social sciences with doctoral training. The University of Manchester was ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Architecture, built environment and planning research (overall GPA, REF2021). Explore the complex processes and practices that run through the development, adaption and use of built environments.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Environment, Education and Development | Duration: 3 Year [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time] | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

PhD Architecture is based within the Manchester Architecture Research Group (MARG) , and looks beyond formal design to the complex processes and practices that run through the conception, representation, and use of built environments. We traverse the disciplinary boundaries of architecture, the humanities, and social sciences to engage with new transdisciplinary fields of architectural research, create new methodological approaches of architectural studies, and craft new conceptual languages to inform and influence architectural policy.

Career pathways

As a postgraduate researcher, you'll have access to a dedicated researcher development training to support your professional development throughout your PhD journey and beyond. Our Researcher Development Programme will enable you to become more aware of your developing researcher identity, equipping you with the skills you need during your PhD and prepare you to integrate into the researcher community.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 60% or above, a minimum mark of 60% in your dissertation (or overseas equivalent) English language: IELTS test minimum score - 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in other sections. Interview: As part of the offer making process applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Year [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

Apply through the official page: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/

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