Overview
A Practice-based PhD is available across all disciplines represented in the Faculty of Built Environment: Architecture, City Planning, Computational Design, Construction Management and Property, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture and Landscape Architecture.
The programme
In the same way as a traditional PhD, the primary aim of the Built Environment (Practice-based) at the University of New South Wales is to contribute new knowledge to the field through systematic investigation. A candidate has the opportunity to apply the research value of the knowledge, skills and methodologies developed as a practitioner within a broader framework of critical enquiry and analysis.
It is expected that the candidate will generate a new body of ideas-based/creative work (the Project) and a written work (the Dissertation) that together will make an original contribution to knowledge within the field.
Programme Structure
- The Project may take one of a number of different forms, for example: architectural design, urban design and planning, construction methods and technologies, industrial design, interior design and landscape design. It could also cross a number of disciplines.
- The chosen medium can also vary, for example it might take the form of objects, drawings, plans, prototypes, models, creative text, digital fabrication, film, virtual reality or a combination of these.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Architecture Industrial Design Landscape ArchitectureAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS 009536F
- Appropriate undergraduate degree with first or upper second class honours or a completed Masters by Research degree, or academic qualification(s) considered equivalent.
- Candidates may be admitted to the PhD program after one year's full tim enrolment in a Masters by Research program with the approval of the Faculty Higher Degree Research Committee.
- In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications, as may be approved by the Faculty’s Higher Degree Committee, may be permitted to enrol for the degree. English language requirements apply.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Canberra
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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