Architecture

The Liverpool School of Architecture is an internationally recognised centre for architectural and built environment research. Established in 1894, we became the first university in the UK to award a RIBA-accredited degree in Architecture. We are proud of our long tradition and position in the world of Architecture, both nationally and internationally. Research in the School of Architecture spans across the architectural humanities, heritage, environment, digital culture, and design practice. Our research has produced world-leading academic outputs and shows strong commitment to local, national, and international public engagement activities and partnerships, and to generating maximum impact on issues ranging across acoustics, heritage, and policy. Our research centres include: We have international partnerships with higher education institutions and several partnerships and knowledge transfer partnerships with leading businesses, third sector, and public sector associates. We have secured considerable research funding from various sources, including the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the British Academy, Aga Kahn, the Leverhulme Trust, Paul Mellon, Royal Institute of British Architects and a range of commercial companies and government agencies. Our research themes are: We welcome applications that fall within these categories, but please check our individualstaff pagesfor details of other specialisms. Key to our research strategy is the establishment ofresearch centresandresearch clustersacross our main areas of expertise and scholar work. These research units facilitate peer support, foster collaborative research, and encourage different kinds of knowledge exchange and public engagement. As well as writing journal articles and monographs, our research work is shared through exhibitions, films, animations, digital media, 3D models, simulations, and design projects. (Guardian University Guide, 2025) (Resear

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0 TOEFL iBT: If you took a TOEFL test on or before 20 January 2026, you’ll need 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 19, writing 19, reading 19 and speaking 20. If you took a TOEFL test from 21 January 2026 onwards, when a new scoring system was introduced, you’ll need 4.5 overall, with 4 or above in all components. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted. Pearson PTE Academic: 61 overall, with no component below 59 Your most recent IELTS score: Pre-sessional English course length 6.0 overall, with writing at 6.0 and no component below 5.5: 6 weeks 5.5 overall, with writing at 5.5 and no component below 5.0: 10 weeks 5.5 overall, with no more than one component at 5.0: 12 weeks 5.5 overall, with no component below 5.0: 20 weeks 5.0 overall, with no more than one component at 4.5: 30 weeks 4.5 overall, with no more than one component at 4.0: 40 weeks

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

International students: Full-time place, per year - £25,350; Part-time: £12,650

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

International: Full-time place, per year - £25,350; Part-time: £12,650

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