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PhD in Design Sciences

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Full time | Leeds, Main | 3 years | DEC-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

DEC-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Science (General / Combined)

Course Summary

There are many stages in the life of an engineered product: from an initial idea through design, manufacture, use, maintenance and end of life processing. Design is where user and other stakeholder needs are established and innovative solutions proposed. The desirability of many of today’s leading products is often attributed to their design. In addition, design governs much of what is possible later in the life of a product. For example, if a product is designed to be manufactured from certain kinds of plastic then it will not be possible to recycle the product at the end of its life.Our aim is to improve the understanding of design processes and from this develop new methods and tools for use in industrial product development processes. With our research, we provide the knowledge basis for product and process innovations that improve the quality of life for users and the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering operations.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,006

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£31,000

Entry requirements

For most postgraduate research programs, a first-class or good upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is often expected. Additionally, candidates may need to hold a British Master's degree or an equivalent professional qualification.