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PhD of Design by Practice Portfolio

University of Lincoln

  • Lincoln, United Kingdom
  • 2.25 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy by Practice Portfolio in Design is a full-time doctoral research programme offered on campus in Lincoln, England.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and carry out independent research in Design by Practice Portfolio. Evaluate relevant scholarly literature and communicate research findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: doctorate based on an existing body of professional design work: candidates work with a supervisory team to assemble a portfolio and a.

Career outcomes

  • Academic career
  • Research careers

Curriculum

  • Doctorate based on an existing body of professional design work: candidates work with a supervisory team to assemble a portfolio and a critical commentary of up to 15
  • 000 words
  • With independent study and critical reflection
  • Assessed as equivalent in scope to a doctoral thesis.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Applicants must hold a Master's degree or demonstrate equivalent qualifications or experience. Candidates are expected to be actively engaged in professional design practice or higher education.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline, Named supervisor agreed before applying

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each)
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • PTE Academic 70 (example: MPhil/PhD Agricultural Science and Technology)

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Personal Statement
  • Academic References
  • Academic Qualification Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Portfolio

How to apply

  1. Identify a supervisor with expertise in your area and contact them by email. Apply through Apply Now on the course page (OneUni account)
  2. at any time of year
  3. with a research proposal of 3
  4. 000 to 5
  5. 000 words. Upload references
  6. certificates
  7. transcripts and English language evidence. An interview may follow. Accept the offer in OneUni and pay the deposit. Request your CAS and apply for the Student visa. Use the pre-arrival guidance for international offer holders.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,300 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBrayford Pool
Faculty or schoolSchool of Creative Arts and Design
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2.25 years.