Architecture courses

About Phd, Mphil, Mres Architecture in University of Strathclyde

Research opportunities

You can study an MPhil or an MRes over the course of one year or a PhD over the course of three years.

You can study any option in your choice of our research groups:

• Architectural Design & Conservation
• Architecture & Urbanism in the Global South
• Construction Law
• Digital Construction
• Design & Sustainability
• Urban Design

You can also apply to study in the Built Environment Futures (bE Futures) Centre for Doctoral Training.

Our research

Our research in architecture reflects the multi- and trans-disciplinary nature of architecture and urbanism and focuses on real-world problems and improving peoples’ lives

We're leading the way to a more sustainable future in response to government, industry and societal needs and we're at the forefront of research on how people and cities interact in a rapidly urbanising world.

Careers

The University Careers Service can help you with everything from writing your CV to interview preparation.

Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RPD)

As part of your PhD degree, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RPD). 

This certificate is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here.

It'll help you improve skills which are important to professional development and employability:

• knowledge and intellectual abilities to conduct your research
• personal qualities to succeed in your research and chosen career
• standards, requirements and conduct of a professional researcher in your discipline
• working with others and communicating the impact of your research to a wide range of audiences

All you have to do is plan these activities alongside your doctorate, documenting and reflecting your journey to success along the way.

Academic qualification equivalents

• A masters degree by coursework with a research component, or an equivalent qualification from an approved university.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :     6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
• TOEFL  :    80+ overall,with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening:17 Reading: 18 Speaking:20 Writing:19
• PTE      :     58+ overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

University of Strathclyde Highlights

University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Fee for various range of courses available at the university varies as per their duration, level and type of program. Some of the popular courses with their respective fees are as mentioned below.

Undergraduate Courses (2020-2021)

Graduate Courses (2020-2021)

Cost of Living

List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.

Note that candidates looking for their private rented accommodation will require 100 to 125 GBP, per week, for a room in a shared plus other expenses.

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