Overview

A member of staff, who will be an expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. As a research student you'll become part of our thriving academic community.

Key facts

A PhD by definition, is an original contribution to knowledge; the ethos of originality and innovation is fundamental to our work in architecture. A research degree is of course different from a taught course, and research students are expected to self-direct their learning with support from their supervisory team. Architecture is offered at London South Bank University .

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

City depiction, design, and description
Architectural pedagogy, and design studio culture
Digital architecture, fabrication, and design research
Rethinking sustainable practice: adaptation, conservation, and architecture
Visualisation; augmented reality; 3D modelling; integrated project delivery; virtualisation
Architectural design as cultural product
The city as consumer
Structure as space: architecture, geometry, technology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for a Research Degree programme at LSBU are usually expected to have a good honours degree (2:2 and above) and a relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably a merit at Master's level.

Please also supply two academic references as part of your application. You will also be required to show proof of all of your qualifications.

If English is not your first language you will be required to prove your competency in English, showing an IELTS score of at least 7.0 at postgraduate level. You will be invited to an interview with your potential supervisor, in person or by telephone, prior to an offer being made.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

≈ 17600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5010 GBP / year

≈ 5010 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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General requirements

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Funding

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