Architecture (Research)

You can carry out your doctoral research in a range of interests in our Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering. Our research expertise is grouped into four centres to which your PhD research topic will be linked. Our centres are:

• Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies

• Centre for Climate Adaptation & Environment Research (CAER)

• Centre Digital, Manufacturing & Design (DMADE)

• Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes & Structures (IMPS)

• Centre for Regenerative Design & Engineering for a Net-Positive World (RENEW)

• Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems (SES)

Programme Content

Learning

• Doctoral skills online

• Doctoral skills workshop

• Research project

• Supervisory team

Research content
The dissemination of research findings is seen as a vital component of the research process and graduate students are encouraged to prepare papers for publication as part of their research training. We encourage a wide range of interests. Academic staff are always open to ideas which extend existing work or introduce new topics to their existing subject areas.

Research is also carried out in collaboration with other departments in the University, particularly Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Management, and Computer Science.

Professional Development
Professional development is a crucial element of doctoral study, not only in supporting your research but also as part of your longer term career development. Our DoctoralSkills workshops and courses will help you build your skills and help you succeed in your doctorate.

Read more about professional development support on our website

The MPhil programmes are an integral part of the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering. Successful applicants are welcomed as junior academic colleagues rather than students, and are expected to play a full and professional role in contributing to the Department’s objective of international academic excellence.

We seek applications from outstanding individuals from anywhere in the world who are strongly committed to and potentially capable of high-quality academic research in any of the disciplinary areas covered by our Research Centres.