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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Sheffield Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-DEC-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The Doctorate by Design programme creates the space for innovative, inter-disciplinary landscape architecture research, which combines creative practice with analytical written research. Candidates complete both a 60,000-word thesis as well as design research, using two or three-dimensional mixed media. The design methods include, but are not limited to, the production of landscape representations through: drawing, film, modelling, programming. This programme builds upon our existing PhD programme and creates new opportunities for creative research methods. We welcome applications from landscape architecture and a range of landscape related fields including architecture, urbanism, and fine art.

Tuition fees

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£ 26,960per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    4th out of 32 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    193 87%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    12th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.50 88%

    1st

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