Architecture PhD
University of Kent
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 145 graduates of Architecture PhD and other courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £32000 | £42500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £34000 | £21500 - £40000 | £33000 - £54000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24406 | £25995 | £31508 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21389 - £28940 | £19811 - £33751 | £23339 - £42744 |
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Course Description
Architects and the designers of our surroundings are the driving force behind the design and development of our built environment. Whether they are designing new buildings, giving a new lease of life to existing ones, developing urban spaces, landscapes or contemporary interiors, architects have a profound influence on all our lives. The Kent School of Architecture offers a full-time and part-time research programme, leading to a PhD research degree. The School promotes innovative and interdisciplinary research study in architecture, urbanism and related fields. The main objective is to combine contemporary advanced research with an educational agenda, preparing candidates to practise in a global academic and professional world.
A particular feature of the KSA research degree programme is the wide spectrum of investigation and the possibility of undertaking research by design. PhD students have access to all University of Kent facilities and a weekly seminar designed for research students only. Each candidate is entitled to two supervisors.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Architecture PhD at University of Kent
| 30% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 20% | Design occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 0% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 0% | Teaching Professionals |
| 0% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 0% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
A minimum 2.1 honours degree, plus a Master’s degree or MArch in architecture or an appropriate subject, or equivalent track record and professional experience in architecture. UK architecture graduates applying for this programme should normally have RIBA Parts 1 and 2 exemptions.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
of University of Kent
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 29 different rankings
Positions of University of Kent in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Kent in related subject specific rankings.
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #16
- #22
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #29
- #38
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
See all 29 university rankings of University of Kent
About University of Kent
List of 390 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Kent - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Kent
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Kent by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13390
- postgraduates:
- 2820
- Total:
- 16210
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Architecture”: 480 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about Architecture PhD University of Kent
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £29158 15 months after graduation, £32000 3 years after graduation and £42500 after graduation.
- Artistic, literary and media occupations (30%), Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (20%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (20%), Design occupations (20%)
- 145 graduates rated the course 61. This means that 61% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Kent achieved the highest ranking for Architecture. It is ranked #22 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Architecture). See all subject rankings for University of Kent.
- Architecture PhD is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Kent.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 139 which is higher than 80% of all Architecture courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024