Overview
Opportunities at the Design Research Degree MPhil/PhD offered at De Montfort University
- Design and New Product Development is a multidisciplinary research group focused on design for a wide range of sustainable products. Our pioneering research is practice led and often carried out collaboratively with commercial and public agencies.
- We embrace sustainable technology, digital manufacturing, history and theory of design, and spatial design, with a focus on product, furniture and interior design, fashion and footwear, design crafts, and social dimensions of design. Key areas include design for industry, innovations in packaging, historical/cultural issues in design, and retail, consumer and technology.
- Textile Engineering and Materials undertakes multidisciplinary research in four key areas: textile products and processing; enzymes and sustainable technologies; agriculture and natural fibres; and material performance and design. Our expertise ranges widely, from high-performance textiles, nanotechnology and smart wearables to environmentally friendly textiles, aerospace and military textiles, and protective clothing.
Careers
- DMU is committed to supporting the development of its Early Career Researchers. More information of the training and development available can be found throughout this section and details of those courses particularly aimed at Early Career Research staff can be found here. The development of research students rests with the Doctoral College.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Training Needs Analysis
- Formal Review
- Annual Review
- Progress Reports
- Thesis Submission
- The Viva Voce Examination
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- 12 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Industrial Design Design Graphic Design View 115 other Masters in Graphic Design in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- In order to be admitted as a candidate for a research degree an applicant shall normally:
- Possess a UK Honours degree with at least an upper second class honours, or an academic or professional qualification which the University deems to be equivalent (eg. an overseas qualification); and
- Demonstrate competence in the use of the English language to the satisfaction of the University.
- For further details contact the DMU Doctoral College.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents14675 GBP / year≈ 14675 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents4786 GBP / year≈ 4786 GBP / year
Additional Details
Part-time: £2,393 per annum for UK students
Part-time: £7,338 per annum for international students
Living costs
Leicester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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