Architecture (Research)

Study a PhD in a department that integrates architecture and civil engineering research to take on the complex challenges of creating a more sustainable world.

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)

Find out what our research graduates go on to do and more about our research on our website.

You may register for the PhD for four years but if you are awarded a studentship, funding is usually tenable for three or three-and-a-half years. Most students are able to complete within this time.

You may also start mid-year, subject to agreement with your supervisor and the Doctoral College.

Programme content
Learning

• Doctoral skills online

• Doctoral skills workshop

• Research project

• Seminars

• Supervisory team

Research content
We believe in an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to our research. As such, we carry out research with other departments in the university, mostly Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Management, and Computer Science.

We are open to a wide range of ideas and want to hear where you’d like to focus your research. Our academics are especially interested to hear how your research could build on their existing work or about a new topic in their current subject areas.

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