Doctor of Philosophy (industrial Design)
About This Course
3-5 years full time by research Pre-requisites: Master of Arts of Industrial Design or its international academic equivalent. The M.A. /Ph.D. (ID) is a graduate programme by research that serves to advance the study of Industrial Design. It emphasizes a holistic approach to research in design thinking and practice. Candidates undertake research across a spectrum of design issues, from design processes and methods, to design problems concerning product users. The research methodology also focuses on interactive design, environmental and sustainability concerns. The research areas of the Industrial Design programme include design theory, practice and innovation, technology and universal design, and biomedical equipment design
What You'll Learn
Students has to take a Ph.D. qualifying examination to ensure that they are making headway in the right direction.
The research works which forms the largest single component culminate to a thesis will be examined. Students also undergo and pass an oral examination of their research work before a panel.
Student will work under the supervision of an academic staff member whose research interests are in the area proposed by the student.
Entry Requirements
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