PhD in Sustainable Built Environment
Overview
The rapid growth of Erbil urban area has raised many critical cases that may address societal, environmental, economic, and cultural questions. These questions may be summed as the sustainable built environment, the reaction to these questions can be on different scales. This PhD in SBE can be an opportunity that these questions can be addressed and the cases be researched in terms of the criteria of the Sustainable Built Environment.
This programme is designed to train MSc. holders to research and address the challenges of a rapidly urbanized Kurdistan region, by seeking innovative approaches towards a sustainable built environment.
The programme focuses on the constructive, cultural, and climatic qualities of buildings and their surroundings in a more sustainable manner, taking into consideration the limited resources, and following the scientific approach in research.
Admission Requirements
- Candidates must have an average of not less than 60 and 70 in bachelor’s and master’s degrees respectively.
- English Language Proficiency: Minimum English Language requirement is 58 in PTE – 6.5 in IELTS -79 in TOEFL or 120 in Duolingo.
- An equalised transcript is required for students who have graduated from international institutions.
- Entrance Exam: The entrance exam consists of an oral presentation of a research proposal with an interview.
- All applicants are required to submit a valid English language proficiency test from the list above, including graduates of English-medium universities.
Curriculum
| Module Code | Level | Module Title | Compulsory/ Elective |
| AES 701 | PG1 | Research Methodology | Compulsory |
| AES 702 | PG1 | Advanced Environmental and Urban-Building Simulation | Compulsory |
| AES 703 | PG1 | Sustainable Built Environment Theories | Compulsory |
| AES 704 | PG1 | Advanced Statistics and sampling | Compulsory |
| AES 705 | PG1 | Elective module | Elective module from ARCH S1 and S2 modules |
| AES 705 | PG1 | Research Proposal
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Compulsory |
| AES 711 | PG2
PG 3 |
Research
Thesis VIVA |
Compulsory |
Skills Development
The PhD. In Sustainable Built Environment is initially designed to foster advanced skills specifically tailored for application in architecture engineering, and urban contexts environmental and sustainability studies. This program aims to empower candidates with a sophisticated research skill set that can be effectively applied in a diverse range of research orientations within the main topic of Sustainable Built Environment.
Graduates of the PhD. In Sustainable Built Environment are positioned for impactful roles in leading research in fields such as architectural design, urban planning, infrastructure development, and engineering innovation. The program equips candidates with analytical and critical thinking skills, making them well-prepared for senior researchers’ various occupational roles.
The specific path of PhD. In Sustainable Built Environment may furnish graduates with research skills encompass roles in architectural firms, where they can contribute to innovative design solutions; engineering enterprises, where their skills are instrumental in developing cutting-edge technologies; and urban planning agencies, where they play a crucial role in shaping sustainable and aesthetically pleasing urban environments. Additionally, graduates may find opportunities in research and development, project management, and consultancy roles, contributing significantly to the advancement of the architectural, engineering, and urban sectors.