PhD in Design Innovation – Maynooth University

Institution providing the doctoral degree

Maynooth University

Location

Maynooth | Ireland

Name of PHD

PhD in Design Innovation

Research Clusters

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

Duration

Full time: 3-6 years
Part time: 4-8 years

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
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:
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/postgraduate

Funding resources:
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies/fees-funding-scholarships

Final output

We are cognisant of the variety of expertise and experience within the context of Design Innovation and therefore are open to discussing various formats of theses suitable to the PhD in Design Innovation award, for example, a PhD by publication may be more suitable for some than a traditional PhD thesis.

How to apply

Application procedures: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies/courses/phd-design-innovation

Entry requirements

Applicants should ordinarily have a masters degree in a design-related discipline, however, those who do not but have relevant work experience in the sector are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have a minimum 2.1 primary degree or international equivalent to Irish university primary degree level. Applicants in possession of a primary degree with a grade lower than 2.1 will be considered if they have relevant experience. Applicants are welcome from all disciplines, however a clear interest in Design is required, which aligns with staff research interests within the Department of Design Innovation.

Minimum English language requirements:

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.
Maynooth University’s TOEFL code is 8850

Additional Information
Applications are generally accepted at any time, and decisions are made on a rolling basis on completed applications. However, they are preferably received by the end of July at the latest for a September start and by the end of November for a January start. Early applications are encouraged.

Commences
September/January (or other agreed time based upon date application was submitted).