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118 PhD programmes in Design
University of Chester4,4(67)
Chester, United Kingdom Art and Design
The Department of Art and Design at the University of Chester can be pursued either through conventional text-based studies or through a combination of studio-based activities where individual creative practice forms a significant part of the intellectual inquiry supported by a critical commentary.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$20,828/yr
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology3,9(12)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide Integrative Systems and Design
The PhD in Integrative Systems and Design from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology trains students in leading world-class research based on their original ideas and driving a team of interdisciplinary experts to make a substantial research contribution.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,681/yr
Brunel University of London4,0(141)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Design
The Design research degree offered by Brunel University of London has a well-established record of research excellence, with multidisciplinary, product-related design research grounded on strong engineering design traditions.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,048/yr
Loughborough University4,4(55)
Loughborough, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Design and Creative Arts
Studying the Design and Creative Arts programme offered at Loughborough University offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth. As a doctoral researcher, you will be responsible for managing your own schedule and developing your own ideas and approach, while being supported every step of the way.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$39,319/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(73)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide PhD in Interior Architecture
Create indoor spaces that inspire. Learn how colour, materials, light, shape, and form can influence a person's mood or provoke a particular response with the PhD in Interior Architecture degree offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Maynooth University4,2(55)
Maynooth, Ireland Top 4% in Worldwide Design Innovation
The Design Innovation programme from Maynooth University is the highest degree offered by the Department of Design Innovation. The structured PhD programme offers a framework which facilitates independent research, whilst providing milestones for measuring progress.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,271/yr
University of Brighton4,1(51)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide History of Design and History of Art
The University of Brighton has an established reputation for pioneering research into art, design and material culture and is a recognised centre of excellence both nationally and internationally for design history. It offers this PhD in History of Design and History of Art.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,845/yr
Lancaster University4,2(72)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Design
This Design course from Lancaster University can focus on one of a wide range of topics within Design or on a research topic that crosses different disciplines.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Huddersfield4,3(56)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Art and Design
This Art and Design PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,924/yr
Loughborough University4,4(55)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Design Innovation
By undertaking the Design Innovation programme from Loughborough University, you will have the opportunity to work with top researchers and industry leaders and gain first-hand experience of real-life problem-solving.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$39,319/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(73)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide PhD in Architecture and Design
Gain the skills and knowledge required in the architecture profession, including the ability to visualise spatial subjects in three dimensions with the Architecture and Design degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Gendered Aesthetics in Visual Culture
This Gendered Aesthetics in Visual Culture project at University of Dundee invites applications for those interested in and generating new theories of aesthetics or contents analysis of contemporary and/or historic art.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,243/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(73)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide PhD in Design
A PhD in Design from Victoria University of Wellington is an advanced research qualification carried out under academic supervision and is the highest degree offered by the Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Manipal Academy of Higher Education4,2(215)
Bengalore, India Top 4% in Worldwide Art, Design and Transdisciplinary Studies
The Art, Design and Transdisciplinary Studies programme from Manipal Academy of Higher Education develops competency in high-quality and rigorous research in art, design and transdisciplinary studies with the view of making original contributions to these disciplines.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3½ years$3,000/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom +1 Top 2% in Worldwide Art and Design
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) seeks to foster innovation within creative practice, employ creative practice as a methodology to enhance other disciplines or domains, and contribute towards an explicit and transparent knowledge base that furthers our disciplines in the future. This Art and Design programme is offered at the University of Dundee.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,722/yr
University of West London4,4(79)
London, United Kingdom Design
This Design course from the University of West London supports advanced research into visual, spatial, multi-sensory and digital design practices, with a particular focus on how design communicates meaning, identity and social change.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$21,326/yr
Curtin University4,3(70)
Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide Doctor of Philosophy - Design
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Design candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$26,019/yr
University of Gloucestershire4,2(26)
Online Design
This Design degree from the University of Gloucestershire offers you the opportunity and time to explore innovative research practice through original, critical works.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
4 years$17,894/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld
This Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld project is offered at University of Dundee.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,243/yr
Brunel University of London4,0(141)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Design (Integrated)
The Design (Integrated) degree at Brunel University of London has a well-established record of research excellence, with multidisciplinary, product-related design research grounded on strong engineering design traditions.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$33,048/yr