Overview
Pursuing a full-time PhD typically involves three years of conducting research and one year of writing a thesis, supported by subject-specific and generic skills training and development. A full-time PhD student must submit a thesis within four years. A part-time PhD student must submit it in six years.
Why Should I Do My Phd In Architecture At Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University?
- Our PhD programme equips you with a range of professional skills to help you maximise your future employability;
- Our supervisors will guide you through one of the most intellectually satisfying experiences of your life;
- With around two dozen current PhD candidates, the department boasts a highly active postgraduate research community from a broad range of architecture-related subjects;
- You will receive supervision from respected academics at both XJTLU and the University of Liverpool;
Programme Structure
Programme structure:
- architectural design and architectural studio education
- architectural, environmental or construction technology
- computer-aided architectural design
- architectural history and built heritage studies
- social and cultural study of the built environment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
- Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) for Bachelor or Master degree holder.
- Equivalent to the above UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree or Pass with Merit Master degree.
Tuition Fee
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International
99000 CNY/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 99000 CNY per year during 48 months. -
National
99000 CNY/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 99000 CNY per year during 48 months.
- Part-time: CNY 75,000 per year
Living costs for Suzhou
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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