Architecture, Art and Design University of Portsmouth

Overview

Research in this  Architecture, Art and Design , M.Phil. course from the University of Portsmouth explores the latest methods, technology and ideas being used to build the smart cities of the future and preserve places from the past. They investigate the digital design tools being used to shape tomorrow's communities, explore the cultural and economic forces affecting our cities, and work to understand the cultural importance of some of our oldest buildings.

The voice of the community is often missing from the design phase of a building – this course is looking at how interior spaces are designed by examining the way people use and interact with them, also investigating how architects and urban designers might draw, write, and re-think ways to represent interior spaces.

As a postgraduate researcher, you'll work alongside the existing researchers, many of whom are former and practising architects and designers. You can join collaborations with academic, charitable, community and commercial groups, work on projects in areas such as architecture, interior design, urban design and conservation – play your own part in transforming expertise into impact.

What can a postgraduate research degree do for my career?

• Once your postgraduate research degree is complete, you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.
• Your postgraduate research qualification tells potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.
• The successful postgraduate research candidates have gone on to work in a variety of fields – including as research fellows, lecturers, environmental consultants, and urban consultants.