PhD in Architecture
At York, our research identifies how design can empower communities, preserve and develop heritage spaces, and contribute meaningfully to informed, inclusive and sustainable futures. We welcome applications from home, practice and international candidates to undertake their PhD/MPhil studies at York School of Architecture. We collaborate with disciplines across the University and external partners to challenge current practices and enrich expertise across four interconnected areas:
Architectural heritage, historic cities and urban regeneration
Community architecture, housing and social policy
Sustainable architecture, ecological landscape, and Net-zero cities
Creative technologies, AI and virtual futures.
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York School of Architecture
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ysa-pg-admissions@york.ac.uk
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Under the guidance of your supervisor, you'll work towards a final thesis of 80,000 words for the PhD or 60,000 words for the MPhil. A typical semester will involve a great deal of independent research, with guidance from your supervisor who will be able to suggest direction and address concerns. You'll work independently in a research environment that thrives on creativity and scholarship.
Throughout your degree, you'll have the opportunity to attend a wide range of research training workshops. These sessions offer research skills and specialist technical training tailored to the nature of your research project.
At York, our research identifies how design can empower communities, preserve and develop heritage spaces, and contribute meaningfully to informed, inclusive and sustainable futures. We welcome applications from home, practice and international candidates to undertake their PhD/MPhil studies at York School of Architecture. We collaborate with disciplines across the University and external partners to challenge current practices and enrich expertise across four interconnected areas:
Architectural heritage, historic cities and urban regeneration
Community architecture, housing and social policy
Sustainable architecture, ecological landscape, and Net-zero cities
Creative technologies, AI and virtual futures.
Contact us
York School of Architecture
Postgraduate admissions
ysa-pg-admissions@york.ac.uk
Related links
Meet us
How to apply
Find funding
Under the guidance of your supervisor, you'll work towards a final thesis of 80,000 words for the PhD or 60,000 words for the MPhil. A typical semester will involve a great deal of independent research, with guidance from your supervisor who will be able to suggest direction and address concerns. You'll work independently in a research environment that thrives on creativity and scholarship.
Throughout your degree, you'll have the opportunity to attend a wide range of research training workshops. These sessions offer research skills and specialist technical training tailored to the nature of your research project.
