Overview

Working at the intersection of theory, research, media and critical-spatial-practices, the MPhil/ PhD programme in Architecture at Royal College of Art supports experimental practice-led and interdisciplinary theses aiming at tangible public and social impact.

Features

The Architecture programme at Royal College of Art fosters architectural research at the intersection of history and theory, critical ecologies, new materialism, and digital culture.

The programme is investigating the diverse ways in which architects, artists, filmmakers, curators and other cultural producers have negotiated crises associated with globalization, migration and statelessness, the hauntings of empire and the colonial present, new digital technologies, and the growing biopolitical conflicts around ecology and climate change.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

At the RCA we offer both MPhil and PhD research degrees. Research candidates can study in part-time and full-time modes (subject to approval) and their research can be undertaken by project or thesis modes.

The mode of research will be discussed in interview, and should be indicated in the application process.

A postgraduate research degree challenges you to complete a research project that pushes the boundaries of our understanding.

Unlike a taught degree, a research degree emphasises independence of learning and increased specialisation.

You will manage your own research project in order to investigate your topic in depth and to produce new ideas, arguments and solutions.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-09 00:00:00

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture View 46 other PhDs in Architecture in United Kingdom

Academic 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

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

The programme welcomes applications from candidates from across the world and of all ages, including those with academic and professional backgrounds.

Applications are considered in terms of quality of proposal, quality of practice (where appropriate), readiness to undertake a research degree at this level and supervisory capacity.

Your portfolio is a showcase of your work as an artist or designer and can be made up of images, videos or writing examples. Your portfolio helps us to better understand your application and allows you to show evidence of your ability and motivation to undertake a given programme.

Please submit a CV listing your academic journey, practice experience, writing projects and other information about yourself that you would like to have considered as part of your application.

You will need to provide your score from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination

Tuition Fee

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International

30450 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30450 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

10250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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