Design research degree MPhil/PhD
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 a 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 fibers; 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.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
a lot of opportunities available on the campus as well as with companies
DMU Works is our exciting careers programme to help all our students become work-ready.
DMU Works opportunities will help you become professional, adaptable and business-aware – equipping you to succeed in a competitive world and make choices about the future you want.
These opportunities include:
- Professional experiences, placements, internships and volunteering
- Work-readiness training, coaching and development
- Business insider visits
- Enterprise support
- Research and consultancy opportunities
Whatever stage you are at on your career journey, the team is here to help.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry 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.
Guidance
Guidance on the equivalence of qualifications is available from the Student and Academic Services. Applicants without the normal qualifications outlined above may be considered for registration by the University on their merits in relation to the nature of the proposed research programme and by submission of a non-standard qualifications request by the prospective supervisor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
50800 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A