Research Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  • 1120
  • Part-time or full-time
  • Semester 1 (March) or Semester 2 (July)
  • 3 Years (full-time)
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Program Details

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is a research degree comprising 144 Units of Credit. While the degree is awarded on the basis of a substantial written thesis, some concurrent coursework studies in research methods and other areas relevant to the chosen topic may be required depending on individual cases. The aims of such concurrent coursework are to enhance students' knowledge in the chosen field of research.

UNSW Built Environment offers specialisations in:

  • Architecture
  • Building
  • Building Information Modelling
  • Construction Management
  • Industrial Design
  • Town Planning and Design
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Property Development and Finance
  • Facility and Asset Management
  • Interior Architecture
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Cross-disciplinary areas such as Sustainable Development

Supervision and Academic Support

UNSW Built Environment academic staff is a highly qualified and experienced group of academics from across a wide range of built environment disciplines who provide excellent academic support and supervision to research students.

The major disciplines represented are architecture, construction management, industrial design, interior architecture, landscape architecture, property development and management, sustainable development, urban design and urban planning. 

A high quality, collaborative research community is created through staff-student interaction and excellent support facilities. Strong research support is provided by UNSW Built Environment to students including guidance on research methods, writing, thesis preparation, and completion. Regular seminars aimed at developing research skills are held. A close relationship is maintained with the UNSW Graduate Research School to address student needs on an ongoing basis.

Entry Requirements

As a general guide, the minimum requirement for a Postgraduate Research Degree (PhD, Master by Research or Master of Philosophy) within UNSW Built Environment is an appropriate undergraduate degree, usually at honours level, in a field represented within UNSW Built Environment, or another relevant discipline. 

Candidates may be admitted to the PhD program after one year’s full-time enrolment in a Masters by Research program, with the approval of the Faculty Higher Degree Research Committee. In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.

English language requirements also apply. Please see: Graduate Research School.

For information on the structure of the program, please refer to the UNSW Online Handbook.

 

 

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