MPhil/PhD Built Environment
(Research Degree Programme)
Full-time, Part-time
Location • City Campus
Subject area • Construction, building and surveying
Related subjects • Research degrees
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A good first degree from a UK institution (normally a first or upper second), or the overseas equivalent, to register for MPhil only or MPhil with the possibility of transfer to PhD. Only holders of a relevant masters degree, which had a substantial research training element can apply for direct PhD registration.
If English is not your first language, you must show evidence of English Language ability – IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 7.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Full-time – MPhil typically two years, PhD (including one year of MPhil registration) typically three years, PhD direct typically two years. You study for at least 35 hours a week on average.
Part-time – MPhil typically three years, PhD (including two years of MPhil registration) typically seven years, PhD direct typically five years. You study at least 12 hours a week on average.
Various start dates
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
2013/14 academic year
Full-time – typically £3,900 a year
Part-time – typically £1,950 a year
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,980 a year
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 a year
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries see www.shu.ac.uk/international/fees
• research programme submitted for approval by the University's Research Degrees Committee
• report and oral presentation for the confirmation of PhD stage
• submission of thesis and viva
Sheffield's Winter Gardens in the planning stage
Staff profiles
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