Overview

This PhD Programme offered by Architectural Association focuses on the study of architecture as a reflection of broader sociopolitical, cultural, and environmental processes. It supports research in areas such as architectural history, theory, urbanism, and technology, encouraging candidates to critically examine the relationships between design, materiality, and societal change while developing their own research methodologies.

Key Facts

The academic environment emphasises independent inquiry combined with collective intellectual exchange through seminars, tutorials, and symposia. Training enables the ability to produce original and speculative research, engage in critical debate, and contribute to understanding the built environment through both theoretical reflection and practical engagement with architectural knowledge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Architectural History
Architectural Theory
Urban Studies
Built Environment and Technology
Development of individual research methods
Interdisciplinary approaches
Integration of theory and practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction Landscape Architecture View 4 other PhDs in Landscape Architecture in United Kingdom

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

complete the online application form

upload their passport scan, references, academic documents (and certified translations where the originals are not in English) and English language qualifications (if they are not exempt from meeting the English language entry requirements);

submit a digital portfolio (with the exception of applicants to the History and Critical Thinking MA programme and the PhD Programme unless applicable);

pay the appropriate application fee depending on the timing of their application submission (£55 for early applications, £75 for late applications)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

30930 GBP / year

≈ 30930 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

30930 GBP / year

≈ 30930 GBP / year

Additional Details

Annual Tuition Fee: £30,930 + deposit
Deposit: £10,310

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

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