Overview
The PhD research in Design at the University of Brighton is is embedded within an active research community whose supervisory support extends from core design academics and practice experts to wider expertise from around the university.
Key facts:
- Through this we encourage a varied and personal approach to a postgraduate research degree in design and embrace the many ways in which design researchers can work.
- Experimentation, trialling, testing, considering, making... we don't expect a PhD project to be looking for clear answers to clear questions or to know from the start exactly which directions it might take. Doctorates in design are a journey and we're there to help you every step of the way.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Design for society
- Design futures
- Sustainable design
- Practice-based design
- Systems thinking, systemic design and cybernetics
- Design in community, society and government
- Designing sustainable urban living
- Transforming design curation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- It is common for PhD students to begin in the October following their application, fitting to normal academic term calendars.
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Design View 35 other PhDs in Design in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
- a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
- or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references
- or, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16980 GBP / year≈ 16980 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Additional Details
£2,619 - UK Part-time fees
Living costs
Brighton
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
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Available Scholarships
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