PhD research in the Department of Town and Regional Planning
The Department of Town and Regional Planning is a leading international centre of excellence for planning research and was ranked as the top UK planning school in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
The Department is renowned for the quality of its research degrees and has a vibrant and growing Research School. PhD supervision is provided by leading academic researchers across the planning discipline and is supported by a rigorous programme of research training. TRP has long been recognised for its innovation in doctoral training. We have an excellent track record in PhD completions and our graduates have gone on to a range of successful careers in academia, planning and policy-related professions. Our students are encouraged to aim for the highest standards and we attract high-level students from across the world.
We are part of the White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Centre which is one of a limited number of national centres of excellence in social science doctoral training supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The White Rose DTC is one of the largest consortia in the country and offers exciting opportunities for students to work together with others studying across the Universities of Sheffield, York and Leeds, with numerous opportunities to develop their interdisciplinary networks and expertise.
We have strong links with the University of Sheffield´s E-Futures Doctoral Training Centre and the Nuclear First Doctoral Training Centre, both of which are funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Please note: we are no longer accepting applications to start PhD study in 2013. We welcome inquiries about entry in 2014.
Making an Application
If you are keen to tackle the challenging questions affecting society, place and space and are interested in studying for a PhD with us, we want to hear from you. We welcome research proposals from across the broad range of planning research and related disciplines. |
Fees and Funding
We recognise the commitment and dedication required to undertake a PhD. A range of funding opportunities are available to support your studies. |
What our students say ...Richard Dunning explains why he chose to undertake doctoral study with us. |
Our Research School
Come to Sheffield and you will join one of the largest and most successful Research Schools in the planning discipline. We offer a welcoming and supportive research environment and facilities that will allow you to achieve your potential. |
Research in the Department
As the top planning school in the UK, we place a strong emphasis on academic excellence. We aim to be at the forefront of research in our discipline - addressing the challenging issues affecting society today. |
Contact UsWe welcome any questions that you may have regarding our research degree programmes. You are also welcome to visit the department to talk to us in person. For further information, please contact: PhD Admissions Administrator Keely Robinson k.robinson@sheffield.ac.uk +44 (0)114 222 6180 Research School Director Dr Steve Connelly s.connelly@sheffield.ac.uk +44 (0) 114 222 6916 |