
Design MPhil/PhD/PhD by Published works
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
A PhD is the highest academic credential that a student may pursue and provides a fantastic opportunity to advance into higher managerial positions within the sector. If you have a degree in design, arts and humanities, or a related field, such as architecture, engineering, entrepreneurship, or marketing, our Design MPhil, PhD, and PhD by Published Works programme is an ideal way to broaden your design knowledge and research abilities. This programme permits you to investigate and develop a research topic centred on a large piece of work that must provide evidence of unique contribution to knowledge.
Completing a PhD may provide you with a fantastic sense of personal accomplishment as well as help you gain a high degree of transferrable abilities that will be beneficial in the future. Our research degrees are available in full-time, part-time, and off-site study formats (subject to approval). You must adhere to an authorised work schedule, which may include conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading, or a mix of study approaches.
This research programme concludes with the creation of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis. You will be assigned a primary supervisor who will be part of a supervisory team of up to three people who will advise and support you on your project.
Key highlights
- Original research project making a unique contribution to design knowledge
- Supervisory team of up to three, led by a primary supervisor
- Off-site study available, subject to approval
- Work schedule may include conferences, seminars and masterclasses
- Culminates in a large-scale written research thesis
- PhD by Published Works route for those with existing publications
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include discipline; or above
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in design
- Design researcher
- Senior design manager
- Design consultant
- Creative director
- Postdoctoral research fellow
Cost of study
International: £16,850
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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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