58 Design Doctoral Degree Programs

This program examines the planning and the technical as well as the decorative elements needed to design the interiors of residential and commercial buildings. It stresses on individual residences, offices, and commercial spaces (bars, hotels, banks, public restrooms, etc.). It describes the furniture that are best suited to a given space and the distribution of closets and bathrooms. In addition, it covers the construction details of walls, floors, stairs, fireplaces, lighting, kitchens, and woodwork. It also deals with other decorative elements such as the use of indoor plants, audiovisual systems, security, color theory, window treatments, elevators, indoors sports areas, etc.

The Department of Humanities Education aims to develop professional educators and highly skilled researchers in the field of humanities education who will be able to contribute meaningfully to the development of the education system through quality teaching and new research both nationally and internationally.

PhD in Experimental Research through Design, Art and Technologies The PhD in Experimental Research Through Design, Art and Technologies programme aims to train a new generation of researchers capable of embracing the opportunities offered by the convergence of design, art, social sciences, humanities and technology, integrating complex knowledge to address multiple global challenges from a post-disciplinary perspective.

The 3rd cycle of studies leading to a PhD in Design is a PhD Program in Association between the University of Aveiro (Department of Communication and Art) and the University of Porto (Faculty of Fine Arts), with the collaboration of teachers in the area of Design of these institutions, as well as researchers from ID+ Institute of Research in Design, Media and Culture.

The School of Design is home to internationally significant research, much of which is practice-based. The teaching and research areas of the School – Design Products, Fashion, Innovation Designing Engineering, Healthcare Design, Robotics, Service Design and Textiles – represent a wide range of approaches to design research.

Students of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Interior Design examine the planning, technical and decorative elements required to design the interiors of residential and commercial buildings.

The purpose of the program is to enable candidates to undertake research at the most advanced academic level culminating in the submission, assessment, and acceptance of a thesis. The candidate is required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution to the frontiers of art and/or design. In certain instances, creative work such as designed artifacts, public performances, public exhibitions, or other practice-based outputs may constitute the partial fulfillment of the research requirements.

The EUCLID online Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Open Learning takes up the challenge of offering a comprehensive doctoral program at the junction of three specialized fields of knowledge and application: (1) open learning in all organizations (2) online education in a university context, and (3) cross-disciplinary challenges of pedagogy, andragogy and information technologies.

PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. In this research programme, the final thesis should offer an essential knowledge of the field of architectural design, taking into account the latest developments in design and new trends, including the use of new materials and new housing needs starting from the optimization of living spaces. Use a descriptive method to illustrate how to critically solve problems in this field. Provide step-by-step guidance in the design, selection and creation of any type of building style.

The Intelligent Mobility research programme explores novel vehicle types, services, and integrated city solutions. Building on the RCA’s world-leading Intelligent Mobility MA programme, the Intelligent Mobility MPhil/PhD programme promotes critical and thoughtful research and design in the development of future mobility.

Design Studies graduate program has been established with the aim of uniting all design disciplines in order to make these more creative by interacting. The program commenced its facilities in the 2006-2007 academic year, though advanced level research in Design Studies area is needed. That is why the doctoral program of Design Studies is going to admit students in the 2013-2014 academic year for the first time.

PhD in Digital Social Science is focused on social phenomena that are largely manifested in the online environment. Their study requires an interdisciplinary structure of competencies and appropriate data-analytical methodological training. It is a unique interdisciplinary and inter-institutional doctoral program that offers a modern and effective way of addressing the complex problems of contemporary society.

The Design Ph.D. program offers an interdisciplinary and research-focused approach to advancing the field of design. It emphasizes the development of innovative design practices, theories, and methodo...

The Ph.D. in Design program is structured to help students develop a deep understanding of design principles while focusing on research and innovative practices. It combines coursework, research, and ...

The Design PhD program is geared towards individuals who want to develop their research skills through both practice and theory. It encourages students to explore innovative design practices and contr...