Overview

About the programme

We conduct high impact and innovative research into the design, construction and use of the built environment, with a strong focus on environmental and social sustainability and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.

Together we work on the multiple challenges facing the built environment today, to improve understanding, to research and develop solutions, and to assess the impacts of those solutions.

Our Built Environment research at The Open University UK is co-created with industry stakeholders and communities, and influences policy, professional institutions, and industry behaviour.

We retain excellent links and successful collaborations with other academic colleagues within the OU, other UK institutions, and with prestigious universities and institutions across the world.

Programme Structure

Potential research projects:

circular economy principles applied to the built environment
heritage buildings and value, decision-making, social value, policy
flood risk and community engagement
Nature Based Solutions (NBS) for improving urban quality of life
oversizing of buildings and building services, establishment of appropriate requirements
participatory design, co-design, community-led design, inclusive design, design interactions
smart urbanism, digital design in virtual learning spaces, generative computational design, BIM
sustainable urban environments, design ecologies, urban living labs, socio-technical transitions, ecoliteracy, adaptive architecture
whole life (embodied and operational) energy and carbon assessment of buildings, neighbourhoods and cities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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87

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 50 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements

Masters degree (or equivalent) and evidence of capacity and enthusiasm for research. If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.

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

16420 GBP / year

≈ 16420 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Milton Keynes

United Kingdom

848 - 1345 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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