Overview

Architects and the designers of our surroundings are the driving force behind the design and development of our built environment. Whether they are designing new buildings, giving a new lease of life to existing ones, developing urban spaces, landscapes or contemporary interiors, architects have a profound influence on all our lives.

Key facts

The Kent School of Architecture and Planning (KSAP) offers a full-time and part-time research Architecture programme from University of Kent, leading to a PhD research degree.
A particular feature of PhD programme at KSAP is the wide spectrum of investigation and the possibility of undertaking research that is bridging the gap between academia and the world of industry, government or civil society.
KSAP incorporates the Centre for Research in European Architecture (CREAte), which focuses on research in architectural humanities and design, the Centre for Architecture and Sustainable Environment (CASE), which promotes research in the field of sustainable architecture, and the new Digital Architecture Research Centre (DARC), which researches the use of digital technologies in architecture and the built environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

CREAte
The Centre provides a focus for research in architecture in the European context. Its emphasis is on the role and contribution of humanities to architecture and urban design in the context of urban and regional regeneration, nationally and internationally.
CREAte provides a platform for evening lectures by contemporary architects and scholars; hosting debates and events that are in the heart of architectural agenda of today.
The Centre builds upon its staff specialisms, interests and skills in the following areas: regional studies, contemporary architectural and urban theory and design, architectural history and theory (ranging from antiquity to contemporary European cities), sustainability, European topographies (landscape, urban, suburban and metropolitan) etc. Staff participate in the activities of AHRA Architecture Humanities Research Association and are internationally published authors.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Although there is no fixed closing deadline for applications to research degrees, we strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum 2.1 honours degree, plus a Master’s degree or MArch in architecture or an appropriate subject, or equivalent track record and professional experience in architecture.

As part of your application you are required to provide a CV and a detailed research proposal which should include the following

have a suggested title
be clearly written and demonstrates engagement with an area in one of the two Research Centres of the School
demonstrates originality
the proposed methodology
timescale (FT PhD's are expected to be completed within three years)
bibliography

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19300 GBP / year

≈ 19300 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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