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Design PhD

At University of Northampton

Location

United Kingdom

Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Fees

GBP16350

(2026)

Duration

2 Year(s)

Next intake

08.03.2027

Entry Score

IELTS

Course info

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 centered 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.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 2 Year(s)

Fees: GBP16350

Intake	Location
March, 2027	Northampton

Entry requirements for University of Northampton

We generally expect applicants to hold a Masters degree or an Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. Students with lower-level qualifications or qualifications in a different subject area, but relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis. All applications are considered in terms of quality of proposal, quality of practice (where appropriate), readiness to undertake a research degree at this level and supervisory capacity. All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.

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Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of Northampton. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.