PhD Architecture in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

The Architecture PhD program at Lancaster University provides a distinctive chance to explore diverse topics in Architecture and the broader built environment. We especially encourage interdisciplinary PhD proposals addressing present and future global challenges. Our School of Architecture's research focuses on three key themes:

Future Practice
Digital Crafts
The Climate Crisis
Dedicated supervision
PhD candidates typically receive guidance from two supervisors - one from the School of Architecture specializing in your field, and often a second from another discipline relevant to your research focus.

Your personalized supervisory team is carefully chosen to offer optimal academic support. Throughout your doctoral journey, they'll provide structured mentorship, advice, and encouragement through regular meetings.

Compelling research opportunities
The Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (home to Architecture) has previously overseen PhD projects investigating:

development of informal urban settlements
workplace interaction analysis using tracking sensors
human perception of urban spaces
eye-tracking studies on urban navigation
museum layouts' impact on visitor memory and focus
smartphone gaming applications for studying urban landmarks