PhD Built Environment at University of West London

Our PhD Built Environment offers research expertise in an academic setting which will prepare you to address different aspects of the built environment in depth. Whether you are interested in architectural technologies, construction project management or building surveying, our expert supervisors are on hand to support you. Our School of Computing and Engineering academics have strong and varied research backgrounds.

Duration: 4 years full-time online; 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time online; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available; online/distance option)  |  Intake: September 2027, February 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

With academic staff with extensive professional experience within a vast array of engineering disciplines, we provide a stimulating and supportive environment for you where you will benefit from: support by a supervisor and second supervisor suited to your project. Our online PhD allows you to undertake a postgraduate research degree from a location that fits with your lifestyle and commitments. As part of your application, please state that you are applying for an online PhD.

Career pathways

Some of our recent PhD Built Environment graduates have taken up postdoctoral fellowships or lectureships at UWL and other universities after graduation. Engineering consultancy firms are the second most popular destination, followed by policy-making organisations such as central governments. Job roles include: building designer or technologist; project manager; professional building surveyor; architect; design specialist or consultant; construction site manager, sub-contractor or supplier; building surveyor and evaluator; building conservation specialist.

Official programme page