Architecture

The AA PhD Programme combines training in advanced research with the broader education and experience needed to engage in academic and professional practices. Current areas of research are in architecture, architectural theory, architectural history, urbanism, and sustainable environmental design. The programme is organized around three complementary layers of engagement and critical discourse: Individual Research Projects; there are commonly 30-40 active PhD projects at any one time Research Groups; thematic clusters of regular collaborative activity PhD Forum; development of cross-disciplinary interaction. In parallel to these core elements, the PhD programme is supported by the following regular activities and events: Training Workshops dealing with research methods and communication skills Taught Courses organized by the Graduate School and AA General Studies Special Events providing venues for presentation and publication of work in progress. Study for a PhD at the AA is full-time with a normal minimum duration of three calendar years and maximum of four years. First year research students are required to attend selected taught courses and the seminars and events organized by the PhD Programme. Within their first year candidates are expected to develop and submit their research proposal for registration. The main part of the PhD research, including any fieldwork away from the School, is carried out over the second year which normally concludes the probationary period and confirms a PhD registration. During this period candidates are expected to produce work worthy of publication. The final year is mainly devoted to the production of the PhD dissertation. Each research student has two supervisors one of whom is designated as the director of studies. AA Graduate School staff supervising PhD projects include Lawrence Barth, Andrew Benjamin, Nicholas Bullock, Mark Cousins, Jorge Fiori, Hugo Hinsley, Marina Lathouri, Peter Sharratt, Brett Steele and Simos Yannas. In addition to its regular members of teaching staff the AA PhD Programme draws upon the expertise of other teachers within the School, as well as from an extensive international network of research contacts and associates, to provide additional advice and expertise where needed. For further information contact Dr Simos Yannas, AA PhD Programme Academic Coordinator simos@aaschool.ac.uk

Arch.Asso. School of Arch.

London

United Kingdom

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6 Semesters

PHD

€ 49130