Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - School of Design
36 monthsProgramme duration
10,794 USDTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Within The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the School of Design offers positions for candidates who wish to obtain doctoral degrees in design. Operating within a leading design school in Asia, the PhD programme aims to advance knowledge by producing high-quality research. Situated in Hong Kong, the School brings together Asian and Western knowledge to inform scholarly, technical and critical enquiry. As a centre for both design research and design education, the School of Design welcomes diverse approaches within each of these themes, with various methodologies, practices and theoretical positions, through hypothetico-deductive, interpretive, constructive and artistic research. The PhD programme draws together global scholars to generate, exchange and discuss knowledge and ideas on contemporary questions within the pursuit of advanced academic work.
The School research has gravitated towards exploring these social dimensions of design within three distinct realms: [a] Design Economy, [b] Design Making and [c] Social Design.
Please visit our website for more information about our research areas and programmes.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Within The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the School of Design offers positions for candidates who wish to obtain doctoral degrees in design. Operating within a leading design school in Asia, the PhD programme aims to advance knowledge by producing high-quality research. Situated in Hong Kong, the School brings together Asian and Western knowledge to inform scholarly, technical and critical enquiry. As a centre for both design research and design education, the School of Design welcomes diverse approaches within each of these themes, with various methodologies, practices and theoretical positions, through hypothetico-deductive, interpretive, constructive and artistic research. The PhD programme draws together global scholars to generate, exchange and discuss knowledge and ideas on contemporary questions within the pursuit of advanced academic work.
The School research has gravitated towards exploring these social dimensions of design within three distinct realms: [a] Design Economy, [b] Design Making and [c] Social Design.
Please visit our website for more information about our research areas and programmes.
Admission Requirements
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (3-year full-time/6-year part-time)
Normally hold a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or equivalent (a research postgraduate degree with a dissertation as an award requirement) and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (4-year full-time/8-year part-time)
Normally hold:
- A Master’s degree and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent qualification), conferred by a recognised university
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