PhD of Design
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
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: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): 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
- UK 2:1 honours degree or master's degree (or equivalent)
- Research proposal and an agreed supervisor
- IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0 or the DMU English test.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Upper second class (2:1) UK honours degree or a master's degree
- Or an equivalent academic or professional qualification plus experience
- Research proposal
- Two academic references
- Transcripts
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Design admission requirements at De Montfort University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Leicester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture |
| Department | Department of Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Design. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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April 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
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Scholarships
De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Design.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,520 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0), IELTS Academic 6.5.
De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Design.