Overview

Why Oxford Brookes University?

The School of the Built Environment is dedicated to offering an outstanding experience for research students. As a research student you will enjoy the following benefits:

become a member of one of the School’s high quality, ambitious research groups
study alongside talented academics working in similar fields
have opportunities to interact with a dynamic research environment that is actively engaged in consultancy projects, teaching and writing funding proposals
automatic membership of the Faculty’s Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) which brings together staff and students from the Schools of Architecture, Engineering, Computing & Mathematics and Art.
a wide variety of optional training courses, student events, lectures and other opportunities delivered through the DTP, the Graduate College and wider University
24-hour access to digital suites with specialist programmes such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), ArchiCAD, Revit, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) modelling, 3D Studio Max and, Rhino 3D, NVivo and SPSS
close links that exist with the UK and international practice, industry and government
all students are allocated a Director of Studies and at least one other supervisor who they meet with regularly
students have the opportunity to be involved in teaching as part of career development
a range of personal support that includes access to a wide range of staff who are available for consultation. The University operates a Research Student Entitlement which ensures students receive appropriate and generous support and opportunities to present their work at conferences.

Programme Structure

Recent and ongoing research projects:

Co-Creation - aims to bring together different actors, such as researchers, policymakers, residents and artists, to ‘co-create’ understanding about different urban neighbourhoods and to address disadvantage
Healthy Urban Mobility - a study to understand the impact of everyday (im)mobility on health and wellbeing with a variety of social groups living in different neighbourhoods in Brazil and the UK
Socio-economic impact of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre - aims to explore methods used to predict the socio-economic impacts of Offshore Wind Farms and to compare predicted impacts with actual impacts
Contribution of Compact Neighbourhoods to Social Sustainability - investigated how compact urban form can promote the social sustainability of intermediate neighbourhood areas in two major European cities, London and Berlin

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-21 00:00:00 , International

More details

It is recommended that you apply at least 6 months in advance to allow time for your application to be processed

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction Environmental Economics & Policy View 50 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should normally hold a 1st or Upper Second Class Degree (or recognised equivalent qualification). Appropriate applications will be considered from outstanding candidates with substantial prior experience at an appropriate level.

research proposal
scan of your passport - to confirm your name and date of birth. We will then ensure that any offer letters issued to you correspond with your passport name, this will help when applying for a Student visa.
IELTS Certificate or equivalent (if required)
scan of your final degree certificates already awarded
scan of transcripts
two references (at least one academic). Your references must be on institutional headed paper and be dated and signed by referee(s)
evidence of funding

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17950 GBP / year

≈ 17950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5106 GBP / year

≈ 5106 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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