1. University of Gloucestershire
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  4. Doctorate in Design

Doctorate in Design

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Gloucestershire

Program Overview

The DDes is a Professional Doctorate, equivalent and equal to a traditional PhD, which puts an emphasis on active learning and applied design based on underpinning research and skills. This offers researchers the opportunity to explore, study, test, and evaluate design thinking methods and apply them to a range of professional environments. Professional pathways can lead to further academic research; entrepreneurship or employment in the private, public or third sector as a designer, design strategist, art director or employment in further or higher education.

Program Key Stats

£13200 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A master s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic, All applicants will be interviewed to ascertain experience, aptitude and current level of innovation, creativity and critical thinking. The interview will also be an opportunity to identify an appropriate supervisory team, A proposal, CV, Copies of degree certificates and transcripts, Details of two references, International students will need to submit evidence of their English language proficiency; For English Test: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component).

Career Options

  • Product designer
  • Industrial designer
  • Design engineer
  • Furniture designer
  • Packaging designer
  • Model-maker

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