Overview

Key Facts

Our Architecture research at the University of Dundee includes work on the following:

zero carbon building and energy networks
the environmental performance of buildings
the environmental assessment of regions
planning, sustainable place-making and community engagement
social mobilities and spatial inequalities
urban culture and society
urban theory, history and subjectivities
building design in the landscape

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Programme Structure

Current research topics include:

Architecture and place - typology
Architecture and the city - viable solutions for growing urban populations
Regional environmental assessment and its application on sustainable planning
Urban planning and international housing delivery
Urban conservation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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You can apply for a PhD or other postgraduate research degree using our Direct Application System.We have three start dates per academic year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Architecture View 37 other PhDs in Architecture in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements:

You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.

Once you have chosen a topic, you will need to contact the project supervisor before you submit your application.

Email the supervisor you would like to work with
Send a copy of your CV with qualifications and research experience
Discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23050 GBP / year

≈ 23050 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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