IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)
a minimum 2.1 Masters degree with a research dissertation in a relevant subject
and
research training relating to your chosen subject area for a PhD direct
Additional information:
58-64 (minimum 51 in each component for UKVI purposes)
RPL is accepted on this programme
Excellent research opportunities await in the Dept. of the Built Environment, enabling you to work at the forefront of developments with leading experts.
Study full or part-time over one to seven years
Complete your research degree (MPhil/PhD) in a Faculty known for its internationally-acclaimed research
Explore scholarship opportunities
Benefit from expert supervision and researcher training
Enjoy excellent facilities and great employment connections
The programme route you undertake will depend on your qualifications and experience. Most of our students initially register for MPhil/PhD and go on to complete their PhD via successful progression from MPhil.
You can study for an MPhil full time over one or two years or part time over two to four years. Progressing from an MPhil (and including MPhil registration), you can study for a PhD full time over 33 to 48 months or part time over 45 to 84 months. If you are taking a direct route PhD, you can study full time over two to three years or part time over three to six years.
On joining LJMU you will be allocated up to three supervisors (including a Director of Studies) who will work with you during your studies. Progression monitoring is undertaken formally and informally by this team on an ongoing basis.
Each year, each Faculty provides the University Research Degrees Committee with a summative report on the progress of all its eligible postgraduate research students.
Throughout your studies, you will also have the support of LJMU’s Graduate School which offers expert advice and guidance to those enrolled on MPhil and PhD programmes.
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Explore the possibilities
The Department of Built Environment is recognised as one of the UK’s leading research centres for built environment and sustainability research and we are ranked in the top 15 higher education institutions working in this field.
In recent years, the Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies Research Institute (BEST) has secured more than £7 million of research funding, published close to 600 research papers, books and industry reports and enabled 40 research students to complete their PhDs.
BEST works collaboratively with leading international universities and research centres across the EU, the Middle East, the Far East, US, Norway and New Zealand. It is also supported internationally by the EU, UK and USA Ministry of Defence, Carbon Trust, Technology Strategy Board and has secured funding to develop a range of innovative projects from industrial partners such as United Utilities, Ministry of Defence, NHS, Tarmac and Taylor Woodrow.
Some 83% of LJMU’s built environment-related research submitted to the REF 2014 was considered of international importance or recognised internationally. This work, combined with our extensive links with professional bodies and employers, ensures that all of our studies are industry focused, globally relevant and at the forefront of knowledge development in this field.
Research by our Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies Research Institute (BEST) focuses heavily on applied research, closely linked to
industry requirements but also includes significant areas of theoretical ‘blue-skies’ work aimed at addressing longer-term global needs. We are securing increasing research income and have a long-standing history of national and international collaborations with other academic institutions and industry partners.
The Department offers expert supervision in the following areas:
Sustainable technologies
Planning and development
Construction and facilities management
Renewable energies and recycling
Economics and sustainability
Further your career prospects
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2017) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
Studying for a postgraduate research degree enhances your employability in a number of ways.
As well as enabling you to focus on your specific areas of interest and expand your subject knowledge ready for employment in your chosen sector, a postgraduate research qualification enables you to take charge of your career path by demonstrating your contribution to an area of knowledge. It enhances your self-confidence and showcases your ability to work independently and ‘go it alone’.
Some postgraduate research students are already in full-time employment when they begin their studies, whilst others are recent graduates looking to extend their research capabilities and subject expertise.
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