• Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture at Cardiff University is a 3 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program is also offered on a part-time basis for a duration of 5-7 years.
  • In this program, students have to attend research seminars.
  • Students also get the opportunity to attend themed workshops, eg on topics such as modeling or temple architecture.
  • The start date of the program is the month of April and October.
  • Students can apply for up to £500 per year for expenses relating to their research.
  • There is the opportunity to become involved in teaching activities in the School.
  • The students are often employed in include architecture firms, as university course tutors, consultant planner/designers, urban designers, etc.
  • The School of Architecture has an international and national reputation for research, with strengths in architectural science, history, and theory of architecture and architectural practice.
  • The research centers of this program include:
    • Low Carbon Research Institute (LCRI)
    • BRE Centre for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment (SuDoBE)
    • Centre for Research in the Built Environment (CRiBE)
    • Design Research Unit (DRUw) and
    • Practice Research and Advancement in South Asian Design and Architecture (PRASADA).