Overview
Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD) programme
As part of the Architecture programme from the University of Strathclyde, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD).
This certificate is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here.
It'll help you improve skills which are important to professional development and employability:
- the knowledge and intellectual abilities to conduct your research
- the personal qualities to succeed in your research and chosen career
- the standards, requirements and conduct of a professional researcher in your discipline
- working with others and communicating the impact of your research to a wide range of audiences
All you have to do is plan these activities alongside your doctorate, documenting and reflecting your journey to success along the way.
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Architectural Design & Conservation
- Architecture & Urbanism in the Global South
- Built Environment Education & Architectural Pedagogy
- Construction Law
- Cultural & Historic Studies
- Innovative Construction Technologies & Building Information Management
- Sustainable Design & Technology
- Urban Design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
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Delivered
Disciplines
Architecture View 46 other PhDs in Architecture in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
You'll need a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
The application
- your full contact details
- transcripts and certificates of all degrees, translated into English where necessary
- two references, one of which must be academic and obtained before you apply
- an updated CV which includes research and/or industry experience
- funding or scholarship information
- research proposal of 250 to 1000 words in length, detailing the subject area and topic to be investigated
International applicants
- proof of IELTS English language proficiency, if English isn't your first language
- a scanned copy of your passport
- a copy of your funding letter, if available
Work experience
Previous research or industrial experience isn't necessary but is advantageous.
Tuition Fee
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International
21200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21200 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Glasgow
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Each studentship covers the home tuition fee, or international fee for many awards, and provides a maintenance grant of at least £13,836 a year, for up to three and a half years.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Architecture.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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