PhD in Built Environment, Design Excellence and Creative Practice

Flexible duration

The programme is a unique and highly specialised integrated Ph.D. programme in the built environment, design excellence and creative practice. Following the guidelines of National Education Policy (NEP), the programme will allow flexibility to the candidate to select the type of programme (integrated with exit option after 2 years with Master of Research degree or direct Ph.D.), enrollment status (part-time and full-time), specialisation in multiple areas and tracks (inquiry versus practice). The programme will familiarise scholars with multidisciplinary applications in the domains of the built environment and design. The uniqueness of the programme lies in its carefully crafted blend of structure, delivery and mentorship, by experienced faculty members and seasoned practitioners.

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For individuals...

With significant professional experience or academic training in design, built environment, social sciences, management, culture and heritage, tourism, creative practices and related fields

Looking for...

The next step in their career by gaining in-depth research-informed mastery in design, built environment, urban and cultural studies, arts, cultural and heritage management, cultural tourism and allied domains of expertise

To become...

Academics (part-time/ full-time)
Practice leaders
High-end private consultants
Design/ built environment research specialists

Programme Highlights

Flexibility in
programme structure

Flexibility in
programme focus

Interdisciplinary orientation

Access to world-class faculty and networks

Unique
coursework

About the Programme

Curriculum
Networks

Curriculum

Within the interdisciplinary framework of the programme, scholars can choose from specialisations across design practice, design management, arts, cultural and heritage management, urban, regional, local development studies and sustainability studies and cultural tourism.
Core coursework has been especially customized to cover methodological, writing, teaching and academic life skills that will be relevant across tracks and fields of specialization.
The majority of credits in the programme also consist of independent research and research communication/ exchange activities.

Networks

The faculty are well-recognized and well-networked in their fields.
Internal and external funding opportunities will be available for academic exchange, field travel and conferences.
Ph.D. scholars may choose research supervisory committee members from internal and external panels of experts.