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

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

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

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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

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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).

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

24720 GBP / year

≈ 24720 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 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.