PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Design

Name: Design
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University of Gloucestershire

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4 yearsDuration

£5,350Per Year (Intl)

£5,350Intl Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Design at University of Gloucestershire is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. A design research degree offers you the opportunity and time to explore innovative research practice through original, critical works. You’ll have the choice to work on your own design, or with staff on international and external projects in collaborative research in our ongoing practice-based projects. You’ll make research connections that allow you to explore new concepts and meanings in design. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Design Practice

Critical Design Theory and Historiography

Sustainable Design and Environmental Futures

Practice-Based Research Methodologies

Advanced Design Representation and Visualisation

Design Innovation and Experimental Practice

Doctoral Research Project

Design Dissemination and Knowledge Production

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	64	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,350

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£21,400

Home Student Fee

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Start date Course code Fee (UK)Fee per year Fee (international) Fee per year October 2026 — £5,350 £13,425 February 2027 — £5,350 £13,425 October 2027 — TBC TBC February 2028 — TBC TBC International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Find out more

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

5%Studying

5%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

35%Professional Jobs

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