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PhD History of Western Architecture

School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Applicants are normally expected to have a first or second class, upper division degree or significant experience. A Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Apr 2024
  • Sep 2024
  • Jan 2025
  • Apr 2025
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • 3 Years
  • 6 Years
  • Research
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • London
  • Applicants are normally expected to have a first or upper second-class degree or significant relevant experience. Age is usually an irrelevancy and the University of Buckingham’s current doctoral students range in age from those in their twenties to those in their seventies. Academic ability is the only criterion regarded as relevant.

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    Selection process

    Candidates apply online, sending in their supporting documents, and will be assessed on this basis by the Tutor for Graduate Admissions and the Course Directors. For help in applying, please contact Mrs Lin Robinson in the Admissions Office on lin.robinson@buckingham.ac.uk She can also arrange for you to discuss your research proposal informally with the Course Directors in advance of your submitting the formal application.

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