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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Visit programme websiteProgramme 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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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
multiple start dates available; to apply, please email the Doctoral College.
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Campus Location
- Hatfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
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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Visit programme websiteTuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents18120 GBP / year≈ 18120 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents6100 GBP / year≈ 6100 GBP / year
Living costs
Hatfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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