PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Design

Design research at ECU concentrates on creating and expanding design knowledge in cross and transdisciplinary fields through philosophical investigation and practicebasedled researchSpecific postgraduate research topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor however applications are particularly encouraged from those with an interest in Visual literacy and visualization Service design Graphic design Game design Interaction design User experience design Researchers in the school are currently involved in projects investigating service design approaches for accessibility visual communications and impact in health education The School also provides access to highend design and printing facilities

All applicants are required to have the equivalent of 6 months full time research (which must involve a research output which includes the conception and design of the project, and analysis and interpretation of findings) if applying with a Masters qualification other than a Master by Research.Academic admission requirements (Band 11) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:Masters Degree (Research); orBachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class); orDemonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.English competency requirements: