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The Doctor of Design in Visual Communication Design programme is grounded in the philosophy that design practice is a form of scholarly inquiry that can drive innovation and transform societies. We emphasize the importance of rigorous, practice-led research that results in tangible design outcomes. This programme fosters independent thought, scholarly integrity and the ability to translate research into actionable design strategies. Graduates are expected to be design leaders, capable of shaping the future of design practice and education.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Design in Visual Communication Design programme is grounded in the philosophy that design practice is a form of scholarly inquiry that can drive innovation and transform societies. We emphasize the importance of rigorous, practice-led research that results in tangible design outcomes. This programme fosters independent thought, scholarly integrity and the ability to translate research into actionable design strategies. Graduates are expected to be design leaders, capable of shaping the future of design practice and education.
Admission Requirements
80+
80+
Either one of the degrees (Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree) obtained by the applicant must be related to Arts and Design.
Accelerated Entry (for UM Master Students): Have been registered in a Master’s Programme at the University of Macau for at least one year. Have successfully finished the coursework part with outstanding performance and have demonstrated strong research ability.
College English Test (CET) score is acceptable to some academic units, please visit corresponding website of each academic unit for details.
13 Mar 2026
4 Years
Aug
Tuition fees
Domestic
8,734 USD
International
8,736 USD
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Doctor of Design in Visual Communication Design
UM Hengqin campus, Macau, Macau SAR
48 monthsProgramme duration
8,736 USDTuition Fee/year
13 Mar, 2026Application Deadline
Art and DesignMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Design in Visual Communication Design programme is grounded in the philosophy that design practice is a form of scholarly inquiry that can drive innovation and transform societies. We emphasize the importance of rigorous, practice-led research that results in tangible design outcomes. This programme fosters independent thought, scholarly integrity and the ability to translate research into actionable design strategies. Graduates are expected to be design leaders, capable of shaping the future of design practice and education.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Design in Visual Communication Design programme is grounded in the philosophy that design practice is a form of scholarly inquiry that can drive innovation and transform societies. We emphasize the importance of rigorous, practice-led research that results in tangible design outcomes. This programme fosters independent thought, scholarly integrity and the ability to translate research into actionable design strategies. Graduates are expected to be design leaders, capable of shaping the future of design practice and education.
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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