Overview

The DDes programme University of Hertfordshire is also appropriate for candidates who wish to enhance their experience and employability through research training in Design , including those who wish to pursue an academic career.

What’s next for my career?

Outcomes include both written thesis and practical
Part-time doctorate that can be undertaken by candidates based overseas via a virtual research environment, with attendance on campus once a year.
Directly addresses the international debate concerning the nature of research in creative areas.
Equips candidates with a range of conceptual and practical skills.
Structured assignments providing a thorough grounding in practice-led research and the relationship between academic and professional values individual supervised research in the candidate’s own area of professional expertise.
Individual supervised research in the candidate’s own area of professional expertise.
Leads to an internationally recognised UK doctorate in Design.

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Programme Structure

Fields of study may include, but are not limited to:

Graphic design and typography
Digital design
Interaction design
3D printing/additive manufacture
Architecture
Product design
Interior design
Fashion

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

multiple start dates available; to apply, please email the Doctoral College.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Entry requirements:

Normally a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject.
To apply, we ask you to develop a project proposal of 1000 words which outlines your research.
This should demonstrate knowledge of existing practice and literature related to your field of interest, an indication of research questions, some thought about research methods and how your own project will make an original contribution to the wider field of practice and research.
You will need to identify the broad subject area of your research, and the professional context in which your questions or issues arise and describe who is interested in these questions and who may benefit from your research.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18120 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6100 GBP / year

≈ 6100 GBP / year

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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