Overview

As part of the application process, you'll be asked to submit a research proposal, and we'll work to match your themes, objectives and scope to a member of our broad academic team.

Features

Our Architecture, Design and the Built Environment PhD routes at Nottingham Trent University are suitable for professionals working in a related industry; we offer a part-time as well as the full-time study route, enabling you to fit study around employment.

The expected length of your studies will extend according to how much time you commit to your research.

The maximum registration period for full time candidates is four years; for part time candidates is eight years.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Our flexible study options support part-time learners, who wish to balance employment with further study.

Significant academic support and guidance is in place to help students returning to study after extended periods in employment, and students who are pursuing high-level study for the first time.

Benefit from our industry-standard facilities in our Maudslay building. You’ll be allocated desk space, and have hands-on access to our workshops and laboratories, supported by our team of expert technicians

You'll have academic support staff to help focus your research and prepare for key milestones throughout your studies.

Take part in a series of professional researcher training seminars through our Doctoral Education, Training and Development (DETD). programme comprises a range of interactive workshops, seminars and events designed to support, educate and guide PGRs through their doctoral journey from start to finish.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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130

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, 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

81

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

130

Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant for admission to read for a PhD should normally hold a first or upper-second-class honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent qualification; or

A lower second-class honours degree with a Masters degree at Merit level of a UK university or an equivalent qualification.

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

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.

Available Scholarships

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