PhDHistory and Theory of Arts
| Study location | Lithuania, Vilnius, On Campus |
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| Academic field | Architecture and building (ISCED 58) Architecture (JACS K100) |
| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (30 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD (Landscape and Urbanism from a sustainability perspective) |
| Course code | Humanities H003 |
| Tuition fee | €11,589 per year Part-time studies (6-year) 7 726,00 |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English International applicants to whom English is not a native language need to provide a proof of their English language proficiency. Exceptions are made only for applicants who have completed their previous studies fully in English. One of the following is accepted: |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A relevant portfolio is required. Please upload your research proposal including the abstract, literature review, research objectives, research questions, methodology and bibliography. - Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it; |
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Overview
PhD candidate position in Landscape and Urbanism from a sustainability perspective
Open application for a doctoral candidate in Arts and Humanities, Landscape Architecture.
The doctoral candidate position is available in the faculty of Architecture Department of Urban Design. Applicants interested in other research topics related to Landscape and Urbanism from a sustainability perspective are welcome to apply.
Research topic description
The Sustainability Challenges for Participatory Landscape Planning and Design is a set of overlapping research paths that interlink landscape planning and design with sustainability from ecologic, cultural and social perspectives.
The aim is to critically analyse the present practices and find the pathways to building a successful participatory framework for a short, medium and long-term sustainable impact on European cities.
Candidates are expected to possess advanced skills and competencies in the core, subject-specific and generic landscape planning, design and management fields.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of Prof. dr. Gintaras Stauskis. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: Master in Landscape Architecture or equivalent
• Expected skills and knowledge:
• Methods and tools of landscape planning, design and management
It is a prerequisite that you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
For more information
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The position may not be opened if no qualified candidate is found. Additional information regarding the post may be obtained from Prof dr Gintaras Stauskis, e-mail: Gintaras.Stauskis@vilniustech.lt
Programme structure
The PhD programme consists of:
· Independent research under supervision;
· Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
· Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
· Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
· The completion of a PhD thesis.