Design University of West London

Overview

Throughout the Design course from the University of West London you can pursue theoretical or practice-based research across a range of disciplines, including graphic communication, interior environments, fashion and accessories, design futures, museum and gallery experiences and exhibition design. 

Career opportunities:

Studying for a PhD in Design enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge, whether you are planning to work in industry or to develop expertise to teach in academia. You will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including: 

• written and oral communication
• research and information management
• public speaking
• project management
• leadership
• critical thinking
• collaboration
• analysis and problem-solving
• conflict resolution
• negotiation. 

By the end of your research degree, you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path. 

• designer
• lecturer or academic researcher
• consultant
• entrepreneur
• product manage
• production designer
• curator
• content producer.

• academia and research
• creative and industry
• media arts organisations
• galleries/museums
• film and TV streaming providers
• production companies
• market research companies
• PR and marketing organisations.