Architecture & Landscape, MPhil/PhD
As part of our MPhil/PhD Architecture and Landscape you will learn how to conduct rigorous and significant research (both theoretical and applied) around Architecture, Cities and Landscape.
Your PhD will centre on a specific research area and topic that you will propose as part of your application form. With guidance from your supervisory team, you will select areas to study that align with your project. You may also attend extra classes or participate in training events to support your research. This can include seminars and workshops provided by your Research Institute and your Research Centre. You will work with experts in your chosen field who will provide ongoing support and guidance and you will be a member of our research community by being affiliated to one of our established Research Centres within the Institute of Inclusive Communities and Environments.
School
Location
Duration
- 3 Years years full-time
- 6 Years years part-time
Start month
September; January; May
2025/26 fees
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What you will study
About the course team
We are an experienced team of academics and industry professionals. You will join one of our Research Centres and your supervisors will be experts in your chosen area. Our teaching is informed by leading research and consultancy work.
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Entry requirements
Applicants should have:
- Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview.
- Applicants will also be required to:
- Provide a detailed research proposal of approx. 1,500 words (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference to the personal statement section).
- Provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Provide 2x academic or professional references.
- Applicants are highly encouraged to identify and contact a potential MPhil/PhD supervisor. They will guide applicants through the application and help shape the research proposal. Where possible, include the name of the potential supervisor(s) contacted in research proposal and personal statement.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
At the heart of this MPhil/PhD is the collaboration between you and your supervisors who are experts in your chosen area. Supervisors will guide you through the process of: Refining your research project and the outcomes; Outlining a plan, monitoring it, and keeping to a schedule; Guidance on obtaining ethical approval (if applicable); Identifying any extra taught courses and training events to attend in support of your research.
Class sizes
Information coming soon.
Independent learning
Beyond scheduled supervisory meetings, seminars, and other training sessions, you'll be expected to dedicate significant time to your research project. This will involve extensive reading, data collection, analysis, and ultimately the writing of your thesis. Our Stockwell Street Library and online resources will support your further reading and research.
You can also join a range of student societies, including the鈥�.
You will also be enrolled in the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme which offers a mix of mandatory and elective sessions on research and personal skills specifically targeting Postgraduate Research Students.
Overall workload
Your overall workload consists of contact hours (seminars, research group meetings and meetings with your supervisor) and independent learning. Full-time students are expected to devote at least 35 hours per week to their research degree within a normal working week. Part-time students are expected to devote at least 16 hours per week to their research degree within a normal working week.
Assessment
You will need to successfully complete all mandatory training as part of the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme. The degree is awarded when you submit your thesis and successfully defend it by oral examination (viva-voce).
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Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please use our contact form.
Fees and funding
University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were 拢10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.
(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).
2025/26 fees
To be confirmed.Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from 拢126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.
The Greenwich Bursary
This bursary is worth 拢700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.
EU Bursary
Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.
Financial support
We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
Careers and placements
Do you provide employability services?
Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organising work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build your industry knowledge and networks.
Accommodation
Greenwich
Living in halls of residence is a great way to make new friends and get into the social side of university life. With four great locations, all minutes away from the campus and the centre of historic Greenwich , you will be at the heart of one of the most beautiful university settings in the UK.
Rooms start at 拢146.30/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills, access to our on-campus gym and 24-hour security - and just a 10-minute train journey to central London. Students based at our Greenwich campus can also choose to live the Student Village at Avery Hill, which is only a short ride on our free shuttle bus.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre. Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
The School of Design provides pastoral support throughout your studies with us. In addition all research students are affiliated to a Research Centre which in this case would typically be the Centre for Spatial and Digital Ecologies and will be involved in Centre research, knowledge exchange and other activities.
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