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Doctorate Of Design

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    2 Years Full-Time | January Start

Course Description

Are you an experienced design practitioner? Are you motivated to contribute to a field of design knowledge and demonstrate impact in a professional and academic context? This unique programme will develop your design-led professional practice and enhance your employability in both academic and industrial enterprises.

Entry Requirements

Standard Entry

Candidates joining the Doctorate of Design should have one of the following:

A Masters qualification and a minimum of 3 years’ experience of professional experience and/or evidence of appropriate continuous design professional development.

Substantial professional experience (5 years or more).

Where English is not the applicant’s first language, either an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no component below 6.0), or an equivalent as recognised in the University English Language Admissions Guidelines for the current academic year is the minimum requirement for consideration.

Candidates will be assessed on these criteria and utilising the University’s APEL, APL and AWBL policy for entry, 150 credits of advanced standing will be recognised against the existing Masters qualification. Where a candidate holds a UK Masters award that satisfies the learning outcomes at Masters level, advanced entry to the DDes programme is permitted.

Evidence of qualifications and professional work experience must be provided, with detailed documentation of the content of Postgraduate awards provided for an assessment of eligibility to be made.

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