PhD in Interaction Design – Malmö University

Institution providing the doctoral degree

Malmö University

Location

Malmö | Sweden

Name of the PHD

PhD in Interaction Design

Research Clusters

Design – Graphic Design; Industrial Design; Fashion Design; Textile Design…

Duration

4 years, full time

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

PhD Fully or partially externally funded, with a stipend, through private or public foundations, scholarships, grants, one or more companies, or public institutions that you have to find on your own
PhD Fully funded with a stipend by the University but you have both to work on the PHD and complete a number of teaching hours

It is important to know that many universities offer different funding options and public and private grants available to students who match the application criteria. Before applying, it is a good idea to check the institutions’ websites and inquire about the options available to you.

Many universities require applicants to pay fees such as matriculation or dissertation fees, even if they offer a fully funded programme with or without a stipend.

Fees:
There are no tuition fees.

Funding resources:
https://mau.se/en/about-us/job-offers/

Final output

Scholarly work in the form of a dissertation in media and communication studies is to be designed either as a unified, coherent scholarly work (a monograph), or as a summary of scientific single- or multi-authored publications (a compilation dissertation). Most of the articles that are part of a compilation thesis must be written by the research student alone.
Expressive works can also form part of the scholarly work.
The doctoral dissertation is defended orally at a public doctoral dissertation defence.
The licentiate dissertation is defended orally at a public licentiate seminar. The scholarly work, including active participation in the processes of the academic community such as seminars, conferences and international exchange, is organised in such a way that it enables the student to approach all the learning goals.

How to apply

Information about entry requirements and how to write your application is provided in the advertisement for the vacant position.

The admission regulations are detailed in the following document: https://mau.app.box.com/s/sla32znayjjl7r4pua2xfc96kn4bkytt

Entry requirements

General entry requirements
A person meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:

1. has been awarded a second-cycle qualification
2. has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or

3. has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

The faculty board may permit an exemption from the general entry requirements for an individual applicant, if there are special grounds.

The specific entry requirements for the programme stipulate that the applicant has acquired the knowledge and skills equivalent to a second-cycle degree in Interaction Design or in another subject relevant to the program, or has the equivalent knowledge acquired within or outside the country. In view of the multidisciplinary character of the field of Interaction Design subjects within the social sciences and humanities as well as within the technology and the arts may be relevant to meet the specific requirements.