Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University, PhD, Architecture

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT UK first or 2:1 class Bachelors degree (with Honours) (or its equivalent, Master preferred) in an appropriate field of study ENGLISH REQUIREMENT IELTS 6.5 (including writing at 6.5 level)

The Department of Architecture welcomes proposals for its research-based PhD programme. Potential candidates are invited to position their PhD research proposals on one or more of the Department’s areas of strength, which include: Architectural design and architectural studio education Architectural, environmental or construction technology Computer-aided architectural design Architectural history and built heritage studies Social and cultural study of the built environment. Our PhD programme is a strategic research collaboration between XJTLU and the University of Liverpool, based at XJTLU. Upon successful completion of your programme you will receive a degree from the University of Liverpool, which is recognised by the UK’s Department of Education as well as China’s Ministry of Education. The normal length of full-time PhD programme is three years. At the end of three years’ full-time study, you can apply for an extension of one year to complete the writing of your dissertation. Part-time PhD degrees usually take four to seven years. As a registered full-time PhD student, you have the opportunity to apply for a research visit to the University of Liverpool for up to three months. Your accommodation and travel fees will be covered by XJTLU and the University of Liverpool. Full-time PhD students are funded to attend local and international conferences during their studies, with a budget of up to RMB 16,500.