Overview
We have a track record in interdisciplinary research projects and working with industry partners, as well as a strong international network.
Features
- Our Built Environment expertise at University of Plymouth encompasses building science, building performance simulation, monitoring, architectural design and decision making, high performance buildings, building quality management, value engineering, defect detection and prevention, in-situ measurement, earth buildings, condition surveys of listed buildings, occupant behaviour, thermography and thermal visualization.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- This full time doctoral programme is suitable for people who want to develop themselves as a researcher and make a contribution to knowledge in the domain of buildings.
- Research is typically based on a particular research question or topic that is of deep interest to the applicant, however we are happy to help you develop your ideas.
- You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies.
- If you do not already have a masters degree, you may be interested in one of our masters level research degrees (which enables a transfer directly into the PhD programme if you are making excellent progress), or else an MPhil degree.
- As part of your studies you will engage with skills development and research training;
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
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Architecture View 46 other PhDs in Architecture in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of study appropriate to your project proposal, such as construction, civil engineering or architecture. We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications and industry experience.
- You will also need to provide evidence that you are ready to pursue the project you propose in your application. We will assess this via the research proposal that is part of the application.
- If English is not your first language, you must have proficiency in written and spoken English (normally a minimum test score of 6.5 for IELTS, or equivalent).
Tuition Fee
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International
17170 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17170 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Plymouth
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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