PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Architectural History

Name: Architectural History
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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6 yearsDuration

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Course Overview

The PhD Architectural History at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 6-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD in Architectural History is for those with prior advanced knowledge of and qualifications in the history of the built environment who want to pursue a rigorous, in-depth study of a specific topic under specialist supervisory guidance. We welcome individuals with a strong idea of what they want to research and how they will carry it out. You must be willing to engage with primary source material and to interpret this alongside existing literature in the field. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Architectural History

Critical Analysis of Primary Sources

Historiography and Theoretical Frameworks

Advanced Architectural Chronologies and Periodisation

Specialised Topics in European Architecture

Contextual Studies in Built Environment

Thesis Development and Supervision

Dissemination and Academic Communication

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

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Postgraduate Requirement

Skip to main content Architectural History PhD, MPhil Level: 2026 Study options Part-time MPhil | 4 years | Start date: multiple dates Full-time MPhil | 2 years | Start date: Register to access

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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85%Working

15%Work & Study

90%Professional Jobs

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