Overview
The Department welcomes applications from graduates to undertake research towards a PhD in most areas, including Urban Studies, History and Theory of Architecture and Urbanism, Digital Media Design and Communication, Design, Technology, Planning and Environment, but is unable to accept candidates for whom no supervisor is available.
Learning Outcomes
- By the end of the Architecture programme from University of Cambridge, candidates will have acquired excellent skills, experience and knowledge to undertake postdoctoral work (research and teaching) or another related profession.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The thesis is examined by two examiners and includes an oral examination which is usually held at the Faculty.
- Candidates for the PhD are reviewed on a regular basis.
- In the third term, candidates submit a First Year Report. Candidates’ reports are assessed by two examiners and the candidates undertake an oral examination. Candidates are required to pass in order to be registered and progress into the second year.
- During their seventh term, candidates are required to give a presentation of their work at the annual PhD Conference.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
- If required - you can check using our tool
- Research proposal (M)
- The Research Proposal should be between 1,000 - 1,500 words and consist of a question and a hypothesis, a literature review, a statement on method, and key references.
- Sample of work (1)
- This could be an essay from your undergraduate/master's course, a chapter from your undergraduate/master's dissertation, or any piece of writing that demonstrates your ability of research or familiarity with your area of interest.
- Proposed Supervisor (M)
Tuition Fee
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International
29826 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29826 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9858 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9858 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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