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PhD of Design

Illinois Institute of Technology

  • Chicago, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Illinois Institute of Technology campus

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Design is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Design and apply creative methods
  • Develop and critique original work
  • And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

  • Graphic designer
  • Creative agencies
  • Marketing and digital advertising
  • Software and publishing companies

Curriculum

  • Studio sequence in two- and three-dimensional design
  • Graphic design
  • Typography
  • Photography
  • Web design
  • Motion graphics
  • Animation
  • Social media
  • History of design and research and development
  • Working in a Mac lab with industry-standard software and ending in production and installation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE required for most Ph.D. Programmes (see programme page)

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE required for most Ph.D. Programmes (see programme page)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 115

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Passport or government identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Bachelor degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references
  • English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
  • Portfolio

How to apply

  1. Review doctoral entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a research proposal and academic references. Identify a suitable research area or supervisor when required. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Submit the required portfolio. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year$35,575 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$300 USD

Program details

CampusMies Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Design and Society
DepartmentArt and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value107
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    31 Jan 2027

    79 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    31 Jan 2027

    79 days left

Scholarships

Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.