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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Architecture] From Cardiff University

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Architecture)

STEM Course

3 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Architecture

£23,034/Yr

£23,034 /Yr

Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture at Cardiff University is a 3 years program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
This program is also offered on a part-time basis for a duration of 5-7 years.
In this program, students have to attend research seminars.
Students also get the opportunity to attend themed workshops, eg on topics such as modeling or temple architecture.
The start date of the program is the month of April and October.
Students can apply for up to £500 per year for expenses relating to their research.
There is the opportunity to become involved in teaching activities in the School.
The students are often employed in include architecture firms, as university course tutors, consultant planner/designers, urban designers, etc.
The School of Architecture has an international and national reputation for research, with strengths in architectural science, history, and theory of architecture and architectural practice.
The research centers of this program include:
- Low Carbon Research Institute (LCRI)
- BRE Centre for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment (SuDoBE)
- Centre for Research in the Built Environment (CRiBE)
- Design Research Unit (DRUw) and
- Practice Research and Advancement in South Asian Design and Architecture (PRASADA).

Important Dates

University allocates places on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are recommended to apply as early as possible.

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	£23034 (GBP 23034)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	£12260 (GBP 12260)
Food	£3199 (GBP 3199)
Books and Supplies	£855 (GBP 855)
Total Cost	£16314 (GBP 16314)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants should have an upper second class honours degree in architecture, planning, engineering, social sciences, computer science and environmental sciences from a recognized university.
Students must be qualified in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students will need successful completion of a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with grades of approximately 55%-60% to qualify for the postgraduate courses.
Students will also require the successful completion of a relevant master's program from a recognized institution.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

62 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

The Documents required are:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities for the students are:

Architect
Architectural technologist
Architect
Urban Designer
Research Officer

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Commonwealth Rutherford Fellowship	Scholarship per student£ 3,105/Yr$3,105	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Monica Cole Research Grant	Scholarship per student£ 1,291/Yr$1,291	Level Of StudyApprenticeship	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Commonwealth Professional Fellowship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Commonwealth Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details