Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Architecture in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
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Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,170
(c. USD22,909.07)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Become part of a dynamic research field examining urban environments through diverse critical lenses, with emphasis on social, digital, and spatial transformations. We encourage PhD applications employing varied methodologies to study city life, challenging conventional architectural frameworks.
Our department excels in cross-disciplinary collaborations with non-academic partners and maintains robust global connections.
This flexible doctoral program (full-time or part-time) is designed for individuals with specific research inquiries, offering opportunities for independent investigation leading to novel scholarly contributions. It's the ideal pathway for those pursuing academic research careers.
For applicants without a master's degree, we offer research-focused master's programs (with potential PhD progression for outstanding candidates) or MPhil options. Learn more about our research degree offerings.
You'll receive guidance from a specialized supervisory team led by a Director of Studies.
Active participation in skill-building workshops and academic presentations is required throughout your studies.
Assessment includes either a traditional written dissertation (~80,000 words) or a combined theoretical-practical submission, followed by an oral defense.
Full-time duration: 3-4 years.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of study appropriate to your project proposal (e.g. theatre and performance, drama, dance, live or fine art, performance writing, etc.). We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications (for instance, you may have studied different subjects at undergraduate and masters level but have established an artistic practice since then).
If you do not have a masters level qualification, we recommend you consider applying for our ResM Art, Design and Architecture programmes. Students who are making exceptional progress in a ResM programme, may progress directly into our PhD programme without having to complete the masters.
You will also need to provide evidence that you are ready to pursue the project you propose in your application. This will take the form of a sample of critical writing, and if relevant, documentation of relevant creative or professional practice.
If English is not your first language, you must have proficiency in written and spoken English (normally a minimum test score of 6.5 for IELTS, or equivalent). Given the nature of the programme, you'll be expected to read and engage with complex theoretical texts and debates for which fluency in English is essential.
TOEFL IBT – 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
If you do not have a masters level qualification, we recommend you consider applying for our ResM Art, Design and Architecture programmes. Students who are making exceptional progress in a ResM programme, may progress directly into our PhD programme without having to complete the masters.
You will also need to provide evidence that you are ready to pursue the project you propose in your application. This will take the form of a sample of critical writing, and if relevant, documentation of relevant creative or professional practice.
If English is not your first language, you must have proficiency in written and spoken English (normally a minimum test score of 6.5 for IELTS, or equivalent). Given the nature of the programme, you'll be expected to read and engage with complex theoretical texts and debates for which fluency in English is essential.
TOEFL IBT – 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
Tuition
GBP
17,170