Overview

A member of staff, who will be an expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. As a research student you'll become part of our thriving academic community.

Key facts

A PhD by definition, is an original contribution to knowledge; the ethos of originality and innovation is fundamental to our work in architecture. A research degree is of course different from a taught course, and research students are expected to self-direct their learning with support from their supervisory team.Architecture is offered at London South Bank University .

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Programme Structure

Research areas and themes where we are able to offer supervision include:

City depiction, design, and description

Architectural pedagogy, and design studio culture

Digital architecture, fabrication, and design research

Rethinking sustainable practice: adaptation, conservation, and architecture

Visualisation; augmented reality; 3D modelling; integrated project delivery; virtualisation

Architectural design as cultural product

The city as consumer

Structure as space: architecture, geometry, technology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-09-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Architecture View 41 other PhDs in Architecture in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for a Research Degree programme at LSBU are usually expected to have a good honours degree (2:2 and above) and a relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably a merit at Master's level.

Please also supply two academic references as part of your application. You will also be required to show proof of all of your qualifications.

If English is not your first language you will be required to prove your competency in English, showing an IELTS score of at least 7.0 at postgraduate level. You will be invited to an interview with your potential supervisor, in person or by telephone, prior to an offer being made.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16900 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4820 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time:

National: £2,892

International: £10,140

Distance learning:

Year 1 to 5: £ 4,820 / Year 6: £ 1,190

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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