MPhil/PhD Built Environment
(Research Degree Programme)Attendance
Full-time, Part-time
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
At a glance
About this course
A research degree is essentially a period of intensive, supervised, research work in your chosen area. It builds on your previous academic or professional experience.
We value and support our students who are a vital contribution to the intellectual life of the University.
The programme is based on your individual requirements. You can also design it around your employer’s requirements or research and development programmes.
Your research can cover any aspect of the built environment in a UK or international context. Dedicated supervisors, associated with UK and international research, provide support.
Research areas include • architecture and building science • building surveying • construction and project management • surveying, property appraisal and real estate • environmental sustainability.
Research and learning modules also support your study.
We have an established research track record, attracting over £400,000 funding each year from research councils and industry. Our £3.5 million investment means we can offer some of the best specialist computing and laboratory facilities in the UK.
Our facilities aid the effective teaching of our built environment courses. They create a successful environment for research activities and allow us to provide invaluable services to business.
There are specialist laboratories for research and study, supported by technicians and academic staff. We also have seven computer suites running specialist software.
Our architecture studios are fitted with drawing boards, networked PCs with Autocad software. We also have an artificial sky for daylight testing with miniature model photography.
This degree is hosted within the Faculty of Development and Society Graduate School. The Graduate School website provides a communication hub for students and staff engaged in research, information about our research work, and useful contact information.
Associated careers
Research specialists can enter industry and the professions as acknowledged experts in their chosen specialism.
Course content
The research programme is based on your individual requirements. You can also design it around your employer’s requirements or research and development programmes.
Assessment
• 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
Entry requirements
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.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
Full-time – typically £3,900 a year
Part-time – typically £1,950 a year
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,980 a year
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 a year
How to apply
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form