Research excellence
We’re part of The Bartlett, UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment. According to REF 2021, The Bartlett leads the UK in ‘World Leading’ and ‘Internationally Excellent’ built environment research. It is also ranked #1 globally for Architecture and Built Environment studies.
Dedicated support
You will benefit from UCL’s Doctoral School, a cross-university support platform for our postgraduate research community. They are committed to enhancing your UCL postgraduate research experience by offering resources, guidance, training opportunities and more to help you succeed.
Study in London - an international hub
London is home to major businesses, industry leaders, government bodies and policy organisations. As a student, you’ll benefit from our strong links with professionals, policymakers and leading academics.
Explore our MPhil/PhD programmes
Environmental design and engineering
Our MPhil/PhD students research health, human wellbeing, productivity, energy use and climate change in the built environment.
Energy
Our MPhil/PhD programme brings together a community of students exploring energy challenges through multidisciplinary perspectives.
Sustainable heritage
Our MPhil/PhD students are producing their own groundbreaking research across heritage science, policy and management.
Sustainable resources
Our vibrant PhD programme brings together students working on a range of research projects relating to the sustainable use of the world’s resources – including energy, food, minerals and ecosystems.