Research degrees in Architecture, Design and the Built Environment PhD
Our PhD courses offer the opportunity to carry out a significant body of research, in a discipline related to the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment. As part of the application process, you'll submit a research proposal, and we'll work to match your themes, objectives and scope to a member of our broad academic team. You'll join a thriving community of postgraduate researchers, based at our City Campus.
Who is this course designed for?
Our PhD routes are suitable for professionals working in a related industry; we offer a part-time as well as the full-time study route, enabling you to fit study around employment. The expected length of your studies will extend according to how much time you commit to your research.
The PhD routes are also suitable for high-achieving honours (undergraduate) graduates, enabling those who complete an undergraduate qualification to pursue a route into postgraduate research. This opens up opportunities for significant career progression, and is a route into employment in academia.
Campus Information
City Campus
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Intakes
- Jan
- April
- June
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
NTU’s Employability team provide all our students with tailored support and advice. We can help you gain a competitive edge when you graduate and can help you find exclusive placement, part-time and graduate jobs. Current students can find careers ideas, jobs advice and support on Employability Online.
The jobs market is increasingly competitive. Having a qualification – even a brilliant one – is no guarantee of landing the job you want. At NTU, our college courses offer exciting work experience opportunities – making you stand out to future employers or universities.
Whatever course you're studying, you can count on:
- personal CV advice and tutorials
- support with applications and mock interview sessions
- sessions focused on improving your employability skills
- an extensive employer events programme
- dedicated careers consultant and employability adviser for your course
- innovative online tools, videos and advice
help with managing your work experience.
PSW Opportunity
PSW 24 months (2 years) after graduation.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Three and four-year Bachelors degrees
Grades of 55% (2.1), 50% (2.2) from the University of Mumbai, University of Kolkata and University of Delhi.
Grades of 60% (2.1), 55% (2.2) from other recognised universities in India
Masters degrees
Grades of 50%+ from recognised universities in India
Grade equivalent to IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic:
62 (with no less than 51 in any element)
C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)):
Scores of 180 and above, with 162 or above in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking
C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)):
Scores of 176 and above, with 162 or above in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking
Scores of 185 and above are equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall
LanguageCert SELT B2 or LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator:
Acceptable for intakes up to and including January 2022.
180 overall (scores for all 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component. A score of 39 is required where IELTS 6.0 is required in any component.
Oxford Test of English (OTE):
130 overall with at least 111 in each component
TOEFL iBT, including ‘Special Home Edition' (please note, we do not accept 'TOEFL Essentials'):
Overall score of 81 with at least 10 Reading, 9 Listening, 17 Speaking, 19 Writing
OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre) English Language Level Test (ELLT):
Acceptable for intakes up to and including January 2022.
C1 overall with at least B2 in each component. A score of B2+ is required where IELTS 6.0 is required in any component.
European Baccalaureate (as a first or second language):
Please contact us for details
International Baccalaureate (English A or B syllabus or English Literature, Standard or Higher level):
4
AS or A-level English Language or English Literature:
A-E
O-level English:
C
Trinity College ISE:
Level 3 and 4
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
64800 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A