Overview

The PhD in Design, Architecture and Building from University of Technology Sydney is awarded to candidates who, through original investigation, make a distinct and significant contribution to knowledge in their field of specialisation.

Structure

Candidates are required to complete a thesis, under the supervision of appropriate members of academic staff. A formal course of study or other work may also be prescribed.

Candidates are required to submit, in consultation with their supervisor(s), a progress report at the end of each session, and to complete a doctoral assessment and seminar.

Candidates are also invited to participate in other research activities.

Programme Structure

Course completion requirements:

PhD Thesis: Architecture

PhD Thesis: Built Environment

PhD Thesis: Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

If you're applying to the research program only:

Apply any time throughout the year for the next available intake.

If you're applying to the research program and scholarship:

Submit your application by the advertised scholarship closing dates.

Language

English

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79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction Design View 8 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 032316D

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised master's by research or bachelor's degree with first or second class honours (division 1), or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.

To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

English proficiency requirement is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34000 AUD / year

≈ 34000 AUD / year

Additional Details

For this course, the cost per session is $17000.

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Design, Architecture and Building.

Available Scholarships

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Structure

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Sydney

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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