What will I learn?

The Design PhD can be supported in any design-related topic covered by a supervisor's expertise and the school's facilities - which include Adobe suite software, traditional and rapid prototyping facilities, and laser pattern cutting etc. While the Design PhD follows similar principles to all other forms of PhD, its distinguishing feature is that it uses design processes as one of its main primary research methods and that some of its outcomes will be physical or digital artefacts - which will be documented in your thesis alongside other findings and methods.Previous Design PhDs have included biophilic design of health spaces, co-design, exploring the relationship between heritage and innovations in traditional products, design to optimise sustainability and minimise harm, the impact of surface design on size perception etc.

Which department am I in?

Textiles and Design

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£20,456.00 (22,28,808) per year

Living on campus cost (monthly) from £865 to £1,128

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Scottish Borders

Heriot-Watt University,

Nether Road, Netherdale,

Galashiels,

Scotland,

TD1 3HE, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Candidates typically need a relevant undergraduate degree and a masters degree. The subject and academic qualifications required vary depending on the doctoral inquiry.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.