About the course

The PhD in the Architecture programme at Lancaster University offers a unique opportunity to draw from a range of topics within Architecture and the wider build environment. We particularly welcome proposals for interdisciplinary PhD subjects aimed at combating current and future challenges. Our research at the School of Architecture is underpinned by three areas of concern:

　　Future Practice

　　Digital Crafts

　　The Climate Crisis

　　Expert supervision

　　As a PhD student, you will normally be supervised by two experienced staff members, one of whom will be in the School of Architecture and will be an expert in your academic field. Frequently, a second supervisor will be selected from a different discipline, depending upon your chosen subject focus.

　　Your supervisory team is selected to give the best possible academic support for your topic and hence each supervisory team is as individual as you are. During the period of your doctoral studies, your supervisory team will be there to provide structured guidance, advice, support and encouragement through regular supervisory meetings.

　　Fascinating research topics

　　Previously the team in the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts, where Architecture is based, have supervised PhD projects on:

　　the growth of spontaneous, informal settlements

　　using tracking sensors to measure interaction dynamics in the workplace

　　people’s cognition and experience of urban environments

　　using eye-tracking to understand the effect of visual stimuli on how we move through cities

　　the effect of the spatial layout of museums and galleries on memory and attention

　　the use of a smart phone, game environment, to investigate the effect of landmarks in city design Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 1 (October), 2024	Lancaster
Term 1 (October), 2025	Lancaster
Term 1 (October), 2026	Lancaster

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Lancaster University

Master?s Degree: Master?s degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline

　　Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 (Hons) degree (UK or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline

　　Additional Requirements

　　As part of your application you will also need to provide

　　A PhD Proposal Form (Once completed, please upload your proposal form to your online application)

　　Practice based Research applicants are also required to submit a portfolio

　　We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

　　ToEFL IBT or ToEFL IBT Home Edition with an overall score of at least 87, with a minimum of 19 in reading, listening and speaking and 22 in writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Lancaster University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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