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118 PhD programmes in Design
Loughborough University4,4(55)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Design Innovation
By undertaking the Design Innovation programme from Loughborough University, you will have the opportunity to work with top researchers and industry leaders and gain first-hand experience of real-life problem-solving.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$39,910/yr
University of Chester4,4(67)
Chester, United Kingdom Art and Design
The Department of Art and Design at the University of Chester can be pursued either through conventional text-based studies or through a combination of studio-based activities where individual creative practice forms a significant part of the intellectual inquiry supported by a critical commentary.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,141/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Art and Design
Apply for a funded AHRC studentship as part of the Scottish Graduate School of Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP)
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3½ years$29,682/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom +1 Top 2% in Worldwide Art and Design
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) seeks to foster innovation within creative practice, employ creative practice as a methodology to enhance other disciplines or domains, and contribute towards an explicit and transparent knowledge base that furthers our disciplines in the future. This Art and Design programme is offered at the University of Dundee.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,184/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(73)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide PhD in Architecture and Design
Gain the skills and knowledge required in the architecture profession, including the ability to visualise spatial subjects in three dimensions with the Architecture and Design degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Gloucestershire4,2(26)
Online Design
This Design degree from the University of Gloucestershire offers you the opportunity and time to explore innovative research practice through original, critical works.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
4 years$18,162/yr
Loughborough University4,4(55)
Loughborough, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Design and Creative Arts
Studying the Design and Creative Arts programme offered at Loughborough University offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth. As a doctoral researcher, you will be responsible for managing your own schedule and developing your own ideas and approach, while being supported every step of the way.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$39,910/yr
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)4,3(61)
Delft, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide Chemical Product Design
The EngD programme “Chemical Product Design” at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) focuses on the development of structured materials, formulations, and devices for specialty chemicals, personal care, health care, food, semiconductor, and energy sectors.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
$12,961/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(73)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide PhD in Interior Architecture
Create indoor spaces that inspire. Learn how colour, materials, light, shape, and form can influence a person's mood or provoke a particular response with the PhD in Interior Architecture degree offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)4,3(61)
Delft, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide Designer in Bioprocess Engineering
The Designer in Bioprocess Engineering programme from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) develops MSc graduates in (Bio-)chemical Engineering or related academic backgrounds into multidisciplinary specialists, in preparation for a career in the industry.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
2 yearsFree
University of Brighton4,1(52)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Design
The PhD research in Design at the University of Brighton has held an international reputation for design research and design studies over many decades, with innovative approaches and global success recognised across, for example, sustainable design, product design, textile design and graphic design.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,174/yr
University of Hertfordshire4,3(113)
Hatfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Design
The Professional Doctorate in Design (DDes) at the University of Hertfordshire is aimed at candidates who currently work in a design discipline, and who wish to engage in research that relates to their professional role.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 Blended
3 years$24,514/yr
University of Brighton4,1(52)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide History of Design and History of Art
The University of Brighton has an established reputation for pioneering research into art, design and material culture and is a recognised centre of excellence both nationally and internationally for design history. It offers this PhD in History of Design and History of Art.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,174/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Gendered Aesthetics in Visual Culture
This Gendered Aesthetics in Visual Culture project at University of Dundee invites applications for those interested in and generating new theories of aesthetics or contents analysis of contemporary and/or historic art.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,682/yr
University of Huddersfield4,3(57)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Art and Design
This Art and Design PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,299/yr
Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)3,8(32)
Torino, Italy +2PhD in Design, Arts and Transdisciplinarity
The PhD in Design, Arts and Transdisciplinarity programme from Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED) is aimed at researchers who want to deal with the complexity of ongoing transitions to design positive changes and imagine more equitable, supportive and sustainable future.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Manipal Academy of Higher Education4,2(222)
Bengalore, India Top 4% in Worldwide Art, Design and Transdisciplinary Studies
The Art, Design and Transdisciplinary Studies programme from Manipal Academy of Higher Education develops competency in high-quality and rigorous research in art, design and transdisciplinary studies with the view of making original contributions to these disciplines.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3½ years$3,000/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld
This Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld project is offered at University of Dundee.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,682/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(73)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide PhD in Design
A PhD in Design from Victoria University of Wellington is an advanced research qualification carried out under academic supervision and is the highest degree offered by the Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Curtin University4,3(70)
Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide Doctor of Philosophy - Design
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Design candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$26,121/yr