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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Lancaster University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    03-OCT-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

The PhD in the Architecture programme at Lancaster University offers a unique opportunity to draw from a range of topics within Architecture and the wider build environment. We particularly welcome proposals for interdisciplinary PhD subjects aimed at combating current and future challenges. Our research at the School of Architecture is underpinned by three areas of concern:

Future Practice

Digital Crafts

The Climate Crisis

Expert supervision

As a PhD student, you will normally be supervised by two experienced staff members, one of whom will be in the School of Architecture and will be an expert in your academic field. Frequently, a second supervisor will be selected from a different discipline, depending upon your chosen subject focus.

Your supervisory team is selected to give the best possible academic support for your topic and hence each supervisory team is as individual as you are. During the period of your doctoral studies, your supervisory team will be there to provide structured guidance, advice, support and encouragement through regular supervisory meetings.

Fascinating research topics

Previously the team in the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts, where Architecture is based, have supervised PhD projects on:

the growth of spontaneous, informal settlements

using tracking sensors to measure interaction dynamics in the workplace

people’s cognition and experience of urban environments

using eye-tracking to understand the effect of visual stimuli on how we move through cities

the effect of the spatial layout of museums and galleries on memory and attention

the use of a smart phone, game environment, to investigate the effect of landmarks in city design

Join a vibrant community

As a PhD student based in the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (LICA) and part of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), you will be part of a multidisciplinary community of research students, able to participate in seminars, reading groups, conferences, and research training courses. We also offer opportunities to study for a certificate in higher education teaching.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 21,920per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, England

Lancaster's community consists of students from over 100 countries, giving students the chance to make lifelong connections that cross borders and cultures.
The university offers wellbeing, financial, careers and visa application support for international students.
Multiple international societies help bring people together to celebrate and share culture.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    7th out of 55

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    155 74%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.58 90%

    2nd

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