Overview
The School of Architecture at Oxford Brookes University provides a dynamic and inspirational research environment and a diverse and inclusive research culture, incorporating the work of all staff and students.
Why Oxford Brookes University?
As a research student you will be joining a School that is involved with world-leading research in a dynamic and vibrant environment. You will benefit from:
- links with the wider faculty (the School of the Built Environment, School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics and the School of Arts)
- automatic membership of the Faculty Doctoral Training Programme (DTP).
- optional training courses, student events, lectures and other opportunities
- 24-hour access to digital suites with specialist programmes such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), ArchiCAD, Revit, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) modelling, 3D Studio Max and, Rhino 3D
- a purpose-built workshop offering dedicated spaces, tools and technologies for working with a wide range of materials
- close links with the UK and international practice, civil society, industry and government
- a Director of Studies and at least one other supervisor
- a range of personal support that includes access to a wide range of staff who are available for consultation.
Programme Structure
Projects can cover a wide range of areas in and associated with Architecture, including:- construction
- structural technologies
- energy
- low carbon
- sustainability of the built environment
- vernacular architecture
- conservation
- urbanization
- humanitarian practice
- architectural practice
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- design theory
- Live projects
- social justice
- health and the environment
- housing and home
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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It is recommended that you apply at least 6 months in advance of your intended start date to allow adequate time for your application to be processed.
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Disciplines
Architecture View 46 other PhDs in Architecture in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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
Entry requirement: a recent master’s degree in a discipline appropriate to the proposed research. The master’s needs to have included research training and a research project.
- research proposal
- scan of your passport - to confirm your name and date of birth. We will then ensure that any offer letters issued to you correspond with your passport name, this will help when applying for a student visa
- IELTS Certificate or equivalent (if required) – no older than two years from the proposed start date of your programme
- scan of your final degree certificates already awarded
- scan of transcripts
- two references (at least one academic) – your references must be on institutional headed paper and be dated and signed by referee(s).
- evidence of funding
Tuition Fee
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International
16300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16300 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Oxford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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