What will I learn?

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. We have established a number of research centres including the Low Carbon Research Institute (LCRI), the BRE Centre for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment (SuDoBE), the Centre for Research in the Built Environment (CRiBE) the Design Research Unit (DRUw) and the Practice Research and Advancement in South Asian Design and Architecture (PRASADA). Research specialisms include energy and environmental performance of buildings and systems, sustainability at an urban scale, resource use and management, the city, landscape and environment, cultures, histories and ideas, visual cultures, practice and pedagogy, building design, materials, project management, building law, digital design techniques and architectural education. Full-time duration - PhD 3 years, MPhil 1-2 years

Which department am I in?

Welsh School of Architecture

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£26,700.00 (29,09,131) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

Park Place,

Cardiff,

CF10 3AT, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£26,700.00 (29,09,131) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

Park Place,

Cardiff,

CF10 3AT, Wales, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Suitable for graduates in architecture, planning, engineering, social sciences, computer science and environmental sciences with an upper second class honours degree. We welcome enquiries and applications from suitably qualified people wishing to conduct research in a relevant field.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.