Study Design PhD at University of Brighton in the UK, University of Brighton

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The University of Brighton has held an international reputation for design research and design studies over many decades, with innovative approaches and global success recognised across, for example, sustainable design, product design, textile design and graphic design. Postgraduate student PhD research in design at the University of Brighton is embedded within an active research community whose supervisory support extends from core design academics and practice experts to wider expertise from around the university. Through this we encourage a varied and personal approach to a postgraduate research degree in design and embrace the many ways in which design researchers can work. Experimentation, trialling, testing, considering, making... we don't expect a PhD project to be looking for clear answers to clear questions or to know from the start exactly which directions it might take. Doctorates in design are a journey and we're there to help you every step of the way.

Which department am I in?

University of Brighton

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£15,500.00 (US$ 20,017) per year

Accommodation - Rents and Bills - The average weekly rent in 2026 for a studio flat/one-bedroom flat is £300 (Range £230 to £484, bills not inclusive).

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Moulsecoomb Campus

Lewes Road,

Brighton,

Brighton and Hove,

BN2 4HQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£15,500.00 (US$ 20,017) per year

Accommodation - Rents and Bills - The average weekly rent in 2026 for a studio flat/one-bedroom flat is £300 (Range £230 to £484, bills not inclusive).

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Moulsecoomb Campus

Lewes Road,

Brighton,

Brighton and Hove,

BN2 4HQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The entry requirements for the PhD are:a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevantor substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic referencesor, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.

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