Under the guidance of your supervisor, you'll create a portfolio of practice-based architectural design projects. You'll support this with a thesis of 30,000 words for the PhD. You'll work independently in a research environment that thrives on creativity and scholarship. Along the way, you'll receive guidance from your supervisor to suggest direction and address concerns.
You'll have the opportunity to attend a wide range of research training workshops. These sessions offer research skills and specialist technical training tailored to the nature of your work.
PhD in Architecture (Distance Learning)
We also offer the option of enrolling in a PhD in Architecture by distance learning. You'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world. You'll attend online research skills training sessions in your first year and have supervision and progression meetings online.
You will need to attend two weeks of on-campus attendance per academic year. This includes registration and induction, training, meetings with the thesis advisory panel and our annual PhD Progression Day.
Course location
You'll be based in the York School of Architecture, though your studies may take you further afield.
Entry requirements
For research degrees, you'll need to hold a Master's degree, or equivalent experience.
Supervisors interview prospective research students to ensure good supervisory match and to help with funding applications. Most interviews take place over Zoom. UK-based applicants may also be invited to campus.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language you must provide evidence of your ability.
Check your English language requirements
Applying
Identify a supervisor
You should identify a potential supervisor whose area of research overlaps with yours. We encourage you to contact them to discuss your research proposal before you apply.
You should note your preferred supervisor in your application.
Your research proposal
As an applicant to postgraduate research courses, you'll be asked to submit a clear, well-structured research proposal.
Take a look at the supporting documents you may need for your application.
The proposal should be around 2000 words long and include:
- Provisional title of research
- Summary of the topic and research interest
- Brief overview of relevant research in the field and key research gaps/literature
- Research broad aims and objectives
- Potential research approach and methods
- Key readership and references in this topic
Submit your application
You can apply and send all your documentation electronically through our online system. You don’t need to complete your application all at once: you can start, save, and finish it later.
We will respond to your application as soon as possible. You may track the status of your application and view any official correspondence online.
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