Department of Design and Technology
PhD or MPhil
PhD: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time. MPhil: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time.
Research Proposal
Applicants should provide a research proposal (approximately 2 pages) with their application. This proposal should outline the research context, the main aim and objectives of the proposed research and some indication of the methodology to be used.
Entry Qualification
Good degree or equivalent experience.
These are in addition to the General Entrance Requirements.
Departmental Support and Training for Research Students
All research students are provided with:
- desk and computer in a shared research student office
- photocopying and inter-library loan facilities
- supervisor(s) with expertise in the selected research area and a Director of Research to provide additional guidance and pastoral support (research students can also consult any other departmental academic staff if appropriate for their research)
All research students:
- attend regular departmental research seminars;
- are expected to attend training courses throughout their PhD to support their research
- may help support undergraduate teaching through employment as tutorial/lab assistants