Overview

Landscape architecture is essential. In a world facing growing social inequality and climate crisis, our profession has the power to design solutions that can make a crucial difference. As the largest and only independent Department of Landscape Architecture in the UK, it is the heart of what we do.

Overview

Our approach to landscape architecture integrates design, planning and management with ecological systems, social and cultural values and art and design and we have the expertise to encourage our students’ ambitions in the areas that excite them the most.

Our teaching at the University of Sheffield is driven by discoveries made through world-leading research. We are committed to ensuring these advancements reach beyond our Arts Tower home, helping to influence policy and shape day-to-day practice.

Programme Structure

Research clusters and case studies include:

Creative Spatial Practices
Place, Inclusion and Equity
Designed Ecology
Co-producing nature-based solutions
Improving wellbeing through urban nature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National

More details

Although we advise students to start in September/October, it's often possible to start postgraduate research at any point in the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Landscape Architecture View 4 other PhDs in Landscape Architecture in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

We select research students based primarily on their academic ability. This is usually decided on the basis of academic performance to date.
This means that you will need at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or its equivalent) and will also need to have (or be doing) an MA at a university recognised by the admissions department.

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

26960 GBP / year

≈ 26960 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home: £5,006 to £7,506
Overseas: £26,960 to £29,460

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Sheffield

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