MPhil/PhD Architecture research degree

The MPhil/PhD Architecture research degree program at De Montfort University is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in architectural research and academia. The program provides an opportunity to explore advanced topics in architecture, urban design, and sustainability, while developing critical thinking, research, and analytical skills. Students will have the chance to work with experienced faculty members and benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and resources. The program is flexible and can be tailored to meet the individual needs and interests of each student. Graduates of this program will be well-prepared to pursue careers in academia, research institutions, or leading architectural firms.

Additional Information

The MPhil/PhD Architecture research degree program is a full-time or part-time program that can be completed in 1-3 years (for MPhil) and 3-6 years (for PhD). The program has a strong focus on interdisciplinary research, and students will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts from other fields such as urban planning, engineering, and environmental science. The university provides a range of support services for research students, including access to libraries, computing facilities, and research training programs.

De Montfort University: The Perfect Setting for Architectural Research and Academic Excellence.

De Montfort University is an excellent choice for those interested in pursuing a career in architectural research and academia. The university has a strong reputation for excellence in architecture and urban design, with a long history of producing innovative and sustainable designs. The faculty members are highly qualified and have extensive experience in their fields, providing students with the best possible mentorship and guidance. Additionally, the university's location in Leicester provides access to a diverse range of cultural and intellectual opportunities, enhancing the student experience.

The community and practice-based research at the Leicester School of Architecture reaches audiences well beyond academia, both nationally and internationally. Our work delivers benefits to architectural practitioners, urban designers, social scientists, local communities and authorities, professional bodies, cultural historians and archaeologists, and many others seeking to interpret, make and remake the built environment.

With a growing research profile, our work covers architectural history and theory, building physics and modelling, the impact of climate and the economics of sustainable development, holistic approaches to planning, as well as expanding our understanding of how the making of the built environment constitutes and consolidates our cultural understandings.

In order to be admitted as a candidate for a research degree an applicant shall normally:

• Possess a UK Honours degree with at least an upper second class honours, or an academic or professional qualification which the University deems to be equivalent (eg. an overseas qualification); and

• Demonstrate competence in the use of the English language to the satisfaction of the University.

For further details contact the DMU Doctoral College.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.