PhD Degrees in Urban Planning in Europe 2017/2018. Introduction The official program of Doctorate in "Architecture and Urbanism" Is organized by the University of A Coruña. Being a unique degree in the University System of Galicia is intended to collect research activities in these disciplines in the Autonomous Community of Galicia, but without giving up its expansion at national and international level. The program is aimed at training doctors in the different disciplines of Architecture and Urbanism. As it is a question of answering researches with very different fields, the program has seven lines of research that respond to the areas of knowledge typical of architecture and urbanism and that form the student in the knowledge of degree and master. These are: Space and Project in Architecture Structures in Architecture Genesis, Language and Representation of Architecture Mathematics applied to the Mechanics of Continuous Means Heritage, Theory and History of Architecture Plans and Projects. From the Territory to the Landscape and the City Rehabilitation, New Constructive Systems and Sustainability in Architecture The aim of this multiplicity of lines of research is to be able to collect all the possibilities of realizing a doctoral thesis in the field of architecture and urbanism, oriented to any of its own knowledge areas, in such a way as to offer the possibility of research to Any architect. Why study the degree The objective of this program is to allow the students who choose to reach the necessary capacities to carry out a doctoral thesis. This... [-]

Phd in Urban Planning

Programme Director

Prof.ª Doutora Fernanda Magalhães

 

Secretariat

Dra. Edite Medinas

 

Entrance Conditions

The following may apply for the Doctoral Programme:

a) People who hold a master's degree or legal equivalent degree;

b) People who hold a B.A., people who have an especially relevant school or scientific curriculum that is acknowledged as certifying capacity to obtain this study cycle by the Doctoral Programme's Scientific Committee;

c) People who have a school, scientific and professional curriculum that is acknowledged as certifying capacity to obtain this study cycle by the Doctoral Programme’s Scientific Committee.... [-]

PhD Degrees in Urban Planning in Europe 2017/2018. Doctoral students do research at libraries and archives, they also work with the data from businesses and public companies. Apart from studying research methods, their research focuses on trends in urban development, unique Siberian experience, historical urban heritage and historical roots of modern problems. Programme Leader Professor Kukina’s research interests are Global Trends in Urban Design and Planning; Place and Meaning of Regional Features, and Urban Morphology. Recently, her studies have focused on Environmentally Oriented Renovation of a Larger Post-Industrial, Post-Carbon, “Post- Socialist” City, and its Structure. This research also includes historical landscape and environ- mental approaches. Entry requirements: Master’s degree in Urban Design and Planning, or Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Design, Geography, Economics Accommodation: On-campus accommodation is available: single ensuite room 45 € per month, twin ensuite room 30 € per month. Practicalities: Airport transfer, invitation letter for a Russian study visa and an optional survival course of Russian as a foreign language are provided by the University. Research Tendencies of the Agglomeration Development (2010) Newest Paradigms of the Housing Development: Planning Aspects, Planning Typology Changing, Housing Typology Changing (2011-2012) Theory of Buffer Zones as City Structure Keeping Constructing System (2013-1015) Development of the Landscape-Environmental Approach to the City Renovation (2013-1015) The projects are funded by the Russian Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering Science. Curriculum BASIC COURSES Urban Design and Planning 3 (108) Modern Issues of the Urban Theory 2 (72) Advances in Urban Design 2 (72) ELECTIVES Processing of experimental... [-]

The aim of the PhD in Urban Studies and Regional Science is to address issues related to local and regional development. The methodological perspective of research and teaching is multidisciplinary, combining regional and urban economics, economic and human geography, spatial planning and sociology. Places / Scholarships : 10 Scholarships GSSI awards scholarships for 3 years. The yearly amount of the scholarship is of €16.159,91 gross(an additional 50% on monthly basis may be awarded for research period aboard if approved by the GSSI). Facilities and benefits All PhD students will have tuition fees waived; All PhD students will have free accommodation at the GSSI facilities or a financial substitute of 350,00 Euros gross/month (to obtain the contribution, the students would have to present a rental agreement); All PhD students will have free luncheon vouchers(1 per day, working days,except school closures, missions, other situations contemplated by the GSSI rules); All PhD students will be covered by insurance against any accident and/or injury that may occur while carrying out their PhD activities. Requirements English knowledge is compulsory. Applications are opened to candidates who meet the below requirements without regard to nationality, age, gender or religion: Italian Degree Foreign Degree Graduating Applicants “Laurea Magistrale” (or “Specialistica”) or Four or five years degree according to the previous rules of the Italian higher education system (vecchio ordinamento) Foreign degrees are considered and their eligibility is assessed by the Selection Committee. For admissions, the minimum duration of university studies is equivalent to four years(full time). If admitted,foreign... [-]