PhD Postgraduate research in Built Environment

Tuition fees are 2,619 GBP per year.

Graduates of this PhD go on to roles such as urban planner, construction project manager, sustainability consultant, architectural researcher, building performance analyst, policy advisor or academic lecturer, often within leading construction firms, planning authorities or universities. The research you produce can shape practice, inform policy and contribute to scholarly debate on sustainable built environments.

Throughout the programme you will design and execute an original research project, conduct laboratory experiments or digital modelling, carry out field investigations, and present findings at seminars and conferences. You will meet regularly with a supervisory team, attend interdisciplinary workshops, and may teach undergraduate modules or undertake a professional placement. The course is intended for candidates who hold a first- or upper-second-class honours degree, a relevant master’s degree, or recognised professional experience, and who have a clear research interest in construction, urban planning or sustainability.

University of Wolverhampton is a school in the United Kingdom, located in the city of Wolverhampton, with a history dating back to 1851.

The university has a total of 21362 students, including 2500 international students, and offers a variety of programs across different departments.

The city of Wolverhampton provides students with a great balance of academic and social life, with access to modern facilities and historical landmarks.