PhD of Architecture
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A four-year studio-based architecture degree that leads toward a master's degree and licensure.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Architecture can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Architectural designer
- Architectural project manager
- Architectural fabricator
- Design-build professional
- Architectural journalist
- Architectural researcher
- Architectural renderer
- Urban developer
Curriculum
- Four-year studio-based major covering studio foundations
- Architectural and urban history
- Digital visualization
- Building technology
- Hybrid 3D fabrication and ecological design. Third-year studio in professional practice and adaptive reuse with design firms. Guaranteed co-op or internship
- Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Relevant undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or masters
- with a research proposal and personal statement.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 91
- Duolingo 130
- PTE Academic 76
- IELTS Academic 7
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Contact a prospective supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the program requires them. Prepare for the required admission interview. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,530 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Sheffield Creative Industries Institute |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Scholarships
The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,530 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 91, Duolingo 130, PTE Academic 76, IELTS Academic 7. An interview is required.
The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.

