Our Research Profile (SALUD)
SALUD is a small interdisciplinary school situated in the Faculty of the Professions that delivers professionally accredited programs in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning, with a shared focus on urban design.
The range and profile of the research undertaken within the School can be summarised by three overarching questions:
1 How sustainable are current planning, design and construction practices in light of cultural, social, economic, and environmental change?
2 How does the design and construction of the physical environment (buildings, landscapes, urban space and infrastructure) support and shape the cultures that produce it?
3 How do design practice, thinking and learning in the environmental design field produce knowledge?
Go to the Staff listing for information about our researchers.
The School has a strong preference for enrolling higher degree candidates who propose to undertake research in these fields but may also consider enrolling students in other fields of architecture and landscape architecture.
Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to discuss their proposed area of research with either the Postgraduate Coordinator before applying for admission.
Postgraduate Programs - Research
The School offers the following Postgraduate degrees by research.
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Landscape Architecture
The School offers a Ph.D. through the University-wide Ph.D program
The PhD can be carried out either full-time, over 3 years, or on a part-time basis. The PhD program at The University of Adelaide is a research degree program. All research students undertake a structured program in the initial period of their research, but there are normally no other course requirements after you are admitted, unless your supervisor recommends that you complete additional courses relevant to your particular research project.
International Doctoral Scholarships
These competitive scholarships cover tuition and provide a living allowance for up to 3.5 years.
Applications for admission must be accompanied by a research proposal. The research proposal can be developed in consultation with a member of staff from here. You need to have a masters degree (or a four year undergraduate degree with honours). If English is not your native language you need to demonstrate English proficiency via the TOEFL exam or equivalent.
Details about the scholarships and method of application can be found at the International Admissions website or by contacting the International Admissions Office at international@adelaide.edu.au.
