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Architecture – (Ph.D.)
University of Cyprus
Department of Architecture| Application Deadline: | April 15, October 31 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,250 - | ||
| Location: | Nicosia / Cyprus / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | Greek | ||
Location of University of Cyprus
Duration: The minimum period of study is six (6) academic semesters and the maximum period of study is sixteen (16) academic semesters.
The postgraduate programmes of each department are supervised by a three-member Postgraduate Programmes Committee, chaired by a Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator.The Coordinator may be the chairperson of the department or a member of the academic staff appointed by the chairperson. The other members of the committee are appointed by the Departmental Board. The Committee is appointed for a two-year term.
For every student in the Postgraduate Programme, the department appoints an Academic Supervisor, whereas at the research stage of the Ph.D. a Research Supervisor is appointed. Candidate students select a member of the academic staff to act as their Research Supervisor. The student´s choice must be approved by the Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator. The Research Supervisor guides the students in their research and provides the necessary help and advice.
The programmes of study of the University of Cyprus are based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). An ECTS normally corresponds to a 25-30 hours workload per semester. Full-time status requires a courseload of 21 ECTS per semester. Students carrying fewer ECTS are considered part-time.
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Programme of Study
The programme of study leading to the Ph.D. degree in Architecture requires the completion of a minimum of 240 ECTS in graduate level courses and research work, as follows:
* Graduate courses (a total of 80 ECTS)Graduate courses related to the Ph.D. thesis (students with a Master degree are credited up to 56 ECTS of the required 80 ECTS)
* Ph.D. Thesis Research (160 ECTS)Students should select, in consultation with their advisors, the courses that will help them in the completion of their Ph.D. thesis. Any undergraduate courses and/or courses outside theProgramme of Architecture are acceptable only after prior approval by the graduate committee of the Programme of Architecture, following a justified petition by the student, Ph.D. Programme requirements, the graduate committee of the Programme of Architecture must approve the petition before the student registers for the respective course.
Ph.D. Thesis Comprehensive Examination
Admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. programme is granted when the student has satisfactorily passed a comprehensive examination (written and oral), intended to evaluate fundamental ability and knowledge in Architecture as well as specialized knowledge and understanding of the intended research area.The comprehensive examination covers three relevant subject areas from the main areas in Architectural Theory and History, Architectural Communication Media, Architectural Technologyand Urban Design. For the written examination a grade of at least 50% in all three areas is required. The oral examination should take place within six weeks after the written examination.
Dissertation Proposal
Doctoral students must prepare a brief written proposal of their intended doctoral research, and make a comprehensive oral presentation on the proposed work before the dissertation committee and a representative from the graduate committee of the Programme of Architecture. Students must demonstrate that they have a sound understanding of the dissertation topic, the relevant literature, the methodology to be employed, the issues to be addressed, and the work done on the topic. The proposal must be made at least one year before the intended date of defence.
Doctoral Dissertation
The doctoral dissertation must address current and valid theoretical, scientific and/or technical issue(s) primarily by fundamental research, leading to the creation of new architecturally specific knowledge. Applied research and development aspects, leading to a prototype or an application of this basic research, may also be included as a secondary component of the dissertation. The research must be novel and original, and of the highest scholarly standards, qualifying it as acceptable for publication in international academic journals. The intellectual merit of the dissertation must be based on significant research findings by the doctoral candidate, distinguished clearly from the work of others, testifying to the candidate´s personal contribution and scholarship, and acknowledging support by others in or outside the University. In addition, the broader impacts of the research must be highlighted in the dissertation, in terms of opening new related areas or issues, and generating new theoretical, and/or technical applications and innovations.
Dissertation Defense
Each doctoral candidate is required to defend the research during an oral dissertation defence before a five-member Examining Committee.
Categories of Graduate Courses
Students must successfully take a number of courses that are related to their graduate programme of studies in Architecture that will credit them with the required number of ECTS according to their programme requirements. The following list shows the courses that may be offered from the programme of graduate studies in Architecture depending on the availability, the educational and research interests of the Faculty.
List of Courses
Constrained Elective Courses
* ARH 500 Research Methodologies
* ARH 502 Design Based Research
* ARH 504 Independent Studies
* ARH 602-609 Ph.D. Research
Architectural Theory and History
* ARH 510 Theories of Architecture
* ARH 512 Architecture in Philosophy
* ARH 514 Design Applications in Architectural History
* ARH 516 Buildings in History
* ARH 518 Theory, History and Criticism
* ARH 519 Advanced Topics in Architectural Theory and History
Architectural Communication Media
* ARH 520 Theoretical Investigations in Visual Communications
* ARH 522 Advanced Computer Aided Design Topics
* ARH 524 Virtual Reality and the Built Environment
* ARH 526 Perception and Cognition in Architecture
* ARH 528 Experimental Art and Architecture
* ARH 529 Advanced Topics in Architectural Communication Media
Architectural Technology
* ARH 530 Advanced Building Technology
* ARH 532 Construction Design
* ARH 534 Structural Building Design
* ARH 536 Advanced Construction Materials Technology
* ARH 538 Environmental Building Design
* ARH 539 Advanced Topics in Architectural Technology
Urban Design
* ARH 540 The Mediterranean City
* ARH 542 Space Syntax
* ARH 544 Urbanism in History
* ARH 546 Urban Design and Planning
* ARH 548 Landscape Architecture
* ARH 549 Advanced Topics in Urban Design
Requirements
Admission to the Ph.D. Programme
Applicants to the Ph.D. Programme must possess the equivalent of a Master (M.A. or M.Sc. in Architecture, or in an area of Philosophy, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Informatics, Administration or Economic Sciences), from an accredited university.
Candidates must submit an application form to the Programme of Architecture within the announced time limits. In addition to the general requirements, candidates are requested to state their intended focus area and expectations from their doctoral studies in their statement of purpose when applying.They are also requested to submit any other supportive documentation as evidence of their qualifications.
Applications are evaluated by the graduate admissions committee of the Programme of Architecture which makes suggestions to the Council of the Department for final approval of the selected candidates for doctoral studies.
The applicants to the Ph.D. Programme are selected according to the following criteria:
* Quality of the applicant´s background in breadth and depth, and past performance in his/her undergraduate and graduate studies.
* Indications of ability for original and innovative research in the proposed area of study.o Relevance of the proposed field of research to the interests of the department, the university and society.
* Availability of graduate positions in the doctoral programme and the necessary infrastructure and resources to support the proposed doctoral work.o Excellent knowledge of the English language is required for admission to the doctoral programme.
Applications should include the following:
* Application Form
* Two signed letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes. Some departments require three reference letters, so before submitting your application, please read the Postgraduate Prospectus and any relevant departmental prospectus to ascertain the required number of reference letters. The Department may request additional confidential information from the referees. You may also consult the department webside.
* Copies of university degrees or a statement of expected graduation in the month preceding enrolment in the postgraduate programme.
* Transcript/s as appropriate.
* Curriculum vitae
* A short statement (maximum two pages) of the student's research goals and interests.
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