PhD in Design – The Open University

Institution providing the doctoral degree

The Open University

Location

Milton Keynes | England, United Kingdom + distance learning

Name of PHD

PhD in Design

Research Clusters

Design – Graphic Design; Industrial Design; Fashion Design; Textile Design…
Pedagogy of Art, Art Education and Art Therapy
Other fields

Duration

The maximum registration for a PhD programme is four years (full-time study) or six years (part-time study).

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

PhD fully funded and with a stipend by the university
Self-funded PhD – you must provide both tuition and your own maintenance
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

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:
https://www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/research-degrees/fees-and-studentships/fees-what-you-need-to-pay

Funding resources:
https://www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/research-degrees/fees-and-studentships

https://university.open.ac.uk/employment/advert-staff-category/phd-studentships

Final output

All PhD students are initially registered for a Master of Philosophy (MPhil), and the PhD registration is confirmed after the successful completion of an upgrade assessment (at the end of year 1 for full-time students and year 2 for part-time study). You will be registered for a PhD when you pass this upgrade. Your academic progress will be monitored throughout your degree studies, via formal progress reports and regular meetings with your supervisors. You complete a body of primary, novel research and submit a doctoral thesis of up to 100,000 words, which you then defend via an oral examination (the viva) to the satisfaction of the examiners. Your thesis must meet the expectations specified in the Quality Code.