Study Doctorate by Design PhD at University of Sheffield in the UK,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Doctorate by Design programme creates the space for innovative, inter-disciplinary landscape architecture research, which combines creative practice with analytical written research. Candidates complete both a 60,000-word thesis as well as design research, using two or three-dimensional mixed media. The design methods include, but are not limited to, the production of landscape representations through: drawing, film, modelling, programming. This programme builds upon our existing PhD programme and creates new opportunities for creative research methods. We welcome applications from landscape architecture and a range of landscape related fields including architecture, urbanism, and fine art.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£26,960.00 (US$ 34,817) per year

Overseas fees : 2026-27: £26,960 to £29,460

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

December 2027

Venue

University of Sheffield Main Campus

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£26,960.00 (US$ 34,817) per year

Overseas fees : 2026-27: £26,960 to £29,460

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

December 2026

Venue

University of Sheffield Main Campus

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Admissions to the PhD programmes at the School of Architecture and Landscape are primarily decided on academic ability but also recognise the value of practice-based experience.

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.

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