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Overview
This Design Research programme offered by De Montfort University supports original investigations across a broad spectrum of design disciplines. Candidates undertake practice-led and interdisciplinary research that explores the development of products, environments, materials, technologies, and design methodologies, contributing new knowledge to both academic understanding and professional practice.
Key Facts
Researchers benefit from collaboration with commercial organisations, public agencies, manufacturers, and retailers, enabling the application of research to real-world challenges. Areas of study span sustainable technology, digital manufacturing, spatial design, product innovation, textiles, and material performance, providing opportunities to address contemporary social, environmental, and technological issues through design-led inquiry.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Design and New Product Development
- Sustainable Product Design
- Sustainable Technology
- Digital Manufacturing
- History and Theory of Design
- Spatial Design
- Product, Furniture and Interior Design
- Fashion and Footwear Design
- Design Crafts
- Textile Engineering and Materials
- Nanotechnology and Smart Wearables
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Possess a UK Honours degree with at least an upper second class honours, or an academic or professional qualification which the University deems to be equivalent (eg. an overseas qualification); and
- Demonstrate competence in the use of the English language to the satisfaction of the University.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16000 GBP / year≈ 16000 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Living costs
Leicester
United Kingdom
751 - 1426 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Design Research.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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