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Universidade de Aveiro
Doctorate in Design
- Aveiro, Portugal
PhD
3 years
On-Campus
Portuguese
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.
Royal College of Art
MPhil/PhD Design
- London, United Kingdom
PhD, M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy)
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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.
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Izmir University of Economics
PhD in Design Studies
- Izmir, Turkey
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
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.
University of Northampton
Design PhD
- Northampton, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
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...
RMIT University - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
PhD (Design)
- Melbourne, Australia
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Design program is designed for those who want to explore creative and innovative ideas within design disciplines. It encourages students to develop original research that can contribute to ...
Lancaster University
Design, PhD
- Bailrigg, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Design is designed for individuals who want to explore and push the boundaries of design practices and theories. It offers a flexible, research-focused environment where students ca...
Curtin University
PhD in Design
- Perth, Australia
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Design program is designed for individuals who want to explore and develop new ideas within the field of design. It offers a flexible approach, allowing students to focus on research that a...
Arizona State University
Design, Environment and the Arts (Digital Culture in Design), PhD
- Central City, USA
- Tempe, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Design, Environment, and the Arts with a specialization in Digital Culture in Design focuses on exploring the role of digital technologies within the creative and material aspects o...
IADE
PhD in Design
- Lisbon, Portugal
PhD
Part time
3 years
On-Campus
Portuguese, English
The Ph.D. in Design is thesis-oriented from day one and is based on understanding the gesture of the profession. At IADE, students have the opportunity to study and research design with designers and join a reputed Design Research Unit - UNIDCOM/IADE.
University of Minnesota
Design Ph.D.
- Minneapolis, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
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...
Illinois Institute of Technology
Design (Ph.D.)
- Chicago, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
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 ...
North Carolina State University
PhD in DesignDDes
- Raleigh, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in DesignDDes at NC State University emphasizes advanced interdisciplinary research in design, integrating theory, practice, and critical inquiry to contribute to the discipline's scho...
Harvard University
Doctor of Design (D.Des.)
- Cambridge, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Design program is designed for professionals who want to deepen their expertise and push the boundaries of design practice. It aims to develop advanced research skills and encourages stu...
University of Camerino the international School of Advanced Studies
Ph.D. in Architecture, Design, Planning
- Camerino, Italy
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English, Italian
Area: Architecture, Design, Planning
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Design studies is an essential background for clothing designers, landscapers, urban planners, and product researchers. Coursework helps enable students to professionally apply their learning to new areas of design, such as wearable technology.
Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.