PhD by Published Work in Built Environment draft
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
Program Overview
The School of the Built Environment offers research programs in MPhil, PhD, and PhD by Published Work. Research students engage in diverse projects, benefit from expert supervision, and have access to advanced facilities. The program emphasizes critical thinking, original research, and professional development, preparing students for careers in academia, industry, and government.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The School of the Built Environment offers MPhil, PhD, and PhD by Published Work degree programs in the Built Environment. This dynamic and thriving research program is internationally recognized for its quality and impact.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Critically investigate and evaluate an approved research topic
- Demonstrate understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field
- Present and defend a substantial thesis by oral examination (MPhil)
- Make an independent and original contribution to knowledge (PhD)
Description:
- Research students are integrated into all aspects of academic life, including research groups, involvement in projects, seminar series, and teaching.
- Applications are welcomed from students whose research interests complement those of the research groups, particularly in planning, real estate, and construction.
- These stages are supported by the supervisory team and Postgraduate Research Tutor (PGRT).
Teaching:
- Research students are supported by a supervisory team of experts in their fields with experience working closely with postgraduate students.
- The PGRT ensures a stimulating and appropriate program of wider support.
- The Graduate College organizes and supports various events, training and networking sessions, and opportunities for research students.
- The Faculty's Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) brings together staff and students from related Schools for bespoke training sessions.
- Students are encouraged to join research networks for collaborative opportunities.
Careers:
- Career development is a key part of the research student journey.
- The University provides a program of career and professional development training.
Other:
- The School has strong links with UK and international practice, industry, and government.
- Students are allocated a Director of Studies and at least one other supervisor.
- Students have the opportunity to be involved in teaching.
- Students have 24-hour access to digital suites with specialist programs such as BIM, ArchiCAD, Revit, GIS, 3D Studio Max, Rhino 3D, NVivo, and SPSS.
- Research projects include: Co-Creation, Healthy Urban Mobility, Socio-economic Impact of European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre, Contribution of Compact Neighborhoods to Social Sustainability, and Spaces of Hope.
2023 / 24 2024 / 25 slide 1 of 2 Home (UK) full time £4,712 Home (UK) part time £2,356 International full time £16,300 International part time £8,150 Home (UK) full time £4,886 Home (UK) part time £2,443 Home (UK) full time £4,712 Home (UK) part time £2,356 International full time £16,300 International part time £8,150 Home (UK) full time £4,886 Home (UK) part time £2,443 Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year. For International fees the following factors will be taken into account by the University when it is setting the annual fees: inflationary measures such as the retail price indices, projected increases in University costs, changes in the level of funding received from Government sources, admissions statistics and access considerations including the availability of student support. Home fees are set by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and are released approximately five months before the start of each academic year. How and when to pay Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
Compulsory costs
Additional costs
Additional costs Amount (£) Continuation fee The continuation fee, where it is payable is compulsory, but not applicable to Masters by research or PhD by Published Work, detailed as follows: All MPhil/PhD full-time students are required to pay the full-time fee for three complete academic years before they are eligible to pay the continuation fee; All MPhil/PhD part-time students are required to pay the part-time fee for six complete academic years before they are eligible to pay the continuation fee. All PhD Direct full-time students are required to pay the full-time fee for two complete academic years before they are eligible to pay the continuation fee; All PhD Direct part-time students are required to pay the part-time fee for three complete academic years before they are eligible to pay the continuation fee. £1455
Optional costs
Additional costs Additional costs Amount (£) Bench fees for full-time study will be calculated on an individual basis and the amount will depend on the subject and project. In some cases no bench fee will be charged. £5000 Bench fees for full-time study will be calculated on an individual basis and the amount will depend on the subject and project. In some cases no bench fee will be charged. £2500 It’s your responsibility to cover print / binding costs where coursework submission is required. Please note that a lot of the coursework is now submitted online. From £30 You may choose to purchase books to support your studies. £20-60 per book Accommodation fees in Brookes Letting (most do not include bills) £94-265 per week Accommodation fees in university halls (bills included, excluding laundry costs) £122-180 per week Graduation costs include tickets, gowning and photography. Gowns are not compulsory but typically students do hire robes, starting at £41. Typically £0-200 Students are responsible for their own travel to and from university for classes. BrookesBus travel is subsidised for full-time undergraduate students that are on a course with a fee of £9,250 or more, or living in an Oxford Brookes hall of residence. There is an administration fee for the production of a BrookesKey. From £10 Resubmission fees If following viva, examiners recommend that a student is required to revise and resubmit their thesis for re-examination, they must pay the resubmission fee for the duration of that period. £1455
Entry Requirements:
- MPhil (with possibility of transfer to PhD):
- A first-class or upper second-class UK honours degree
- A relevant master’s qualification
- Or an equivalent qualification.
- Applications from those holding qualifications other than the above will be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the work proposed.
- PhD direct:
- A recent master’s degree in a discipline appropriate to the proposed research. The master’s needs to have included research training and a research project.
- In exceptional cases, applicants who have a good honours degree (or equivalent) may apply for direct registration to a PhD if they have appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
- PhD by published work:
- A first-class or upper second-class UK honours degree
- A relevant master’s qualification
- Or an equivalent qualification.
- Applications from those holding qualifications other than the above will be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the work proposed.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- If English is not your first language you will need to provide a certificate of IELTS at least 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any element). This applies whether you require a Student visa or not.
