Doctorate in Design
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
The Professional Doctorate in Design (DDes) brings together expertise from a wide range of design disciplines, including architecture, the built environment, product design, interaction design, and graphic design. The programme is designed to support your academic and career goals, whether you’re already an established professional, an emerging scholar, or looking to move into research or a new area of practice. Whether you’re part of an existing practice, working independently, self-employed, or exploring a new professional direction during your studies, you will benefit from personalised guidance, dedicated time on campus, and access to state-of-the-art studios and facilities.
Collaboration is at the heart of the programme. At the University of Hertfordshire, the research centres create
Key highlights
- Spans architecture, built environment, product, interaction and graphic design
- Suits established professionals, emerging scholars and career changers
- Personalised guidance with dedicated time on campus
- Access to state-of-the-art design studios and facilities
- Can be studied alongside practice, independent work or self-employment
- Collaborative programme connected to university research centres
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Design researcher
- University lecturer in design
- Design consultant
- Design director
- Architectural researcher
- Innovation strategist
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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