Design
The University of EdinburghDesign PhD is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 3 years.
About this course
Design research is part of a dynamic and supportive environment within a vibrant community of world-class research. Design research integrates practice and theory within a dynamic and supportive environment. It connects across disciplines and research initiatives to support doctoral study within a vibrant community of world-class research. The range of subjects possible is vast and includes but is not limited to:
* Design anthropology
* Design history and theory
* Methodological development
* Design informatics
* Design for healthcare and wellbeing
* Design management
* Craft studies
* Service design
* Design for change (transition and transformation)
* Cultural and heritage studies
* Sustainability and the circular economy
* Design Cultures
* Design and Digital Media
You will also be supported through our practice specialisms (in theory or practice) in:
* Animation
* Fashion
* Film and television
* Glass
* Graphic design
* Illustration
* Jewellery
* Performance costume
* Product design
* Screen studies (film and animation)
* Silversmithing
* Textiles
ECA: Edinburgh College of Art
Study Options
This course is available in 6 study options:
Duration: 6 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 6 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MPhil
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: MPhil
Location: Edinburgh
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ