Architecture (Practice-based) Queen's University Belfast

Overview

Tacit knowledge figures prominently as a concern in this form of PhD and the assumption is that candidates remain in practice for the duration of their part-time enrolment. The evolution of the candidate’s practice and outputs over the term of the PhD is of itself significant and clearly implies the modification of how that candidate practices, forming an essential component of the research. Recurrent themes include public behaviours, communities of practice, and the particular tropes and techniques deployed in the production and delivery of design outputs. Research methodologies are focused on the devices of practice itself rather than traditional text-grounded epistemologies, with non-textual media typically forming the majority of the thesis.

Features

Architecture (Practice-based) programme at Queen's University Belfast offers the opportunity to make an original contribution to the discipline through an accomplished academic environment. Each lecturer pursues a unique research interest, creating a diverse and lively setting for study. Working closely with supervisors, doctoral researchers are connected to research clusters within the School of Natural and Built Environment and benefit from a cross-disciplinary context. Symposiums, seminars and conferences regularly connect researchers with renowned academics from across the globe.

Career Prospects

Many of our PhD graduates have moved into academic and research roles in Higher Education while others go on to play leading roles in educational practice, the public sector or within NGO’s. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability.

Learning Outcomes

A research degree offers students an opportunity to foster their capacity for independent research and critical thought. It also allows students to explore an area of interest and so understand and solve theoretical and practical problems within the field.

Undertaking a research degree also enhances a student’s written and oral communication skills, and a PhD is almost always a formal requirement for an academic post.