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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Loughborough University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-APR-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

The research agenda of the Institute for Design Innovation builds on the idea that design enables innovation through positive change in the context of users, organisations, ecosystems and society.

The Institute for Design Innovation is currently engaged in research with a focus on the use and application of design knowledge, skills and approaches in various contexts.

The Institute for Design Innovation welcomes explorative research proposals with novel methodologies and creative approaches to the grey areas of design research and is currently engaged in research with a focus on the use and application of design knowledge, skills and approaches in various contexts.

The Institute's aim is to create a vibrant, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking community, where world-leading academics and talented students work closely together to research world leading inventions. Through pursuing one of our postgraduate research programmes, research students will have the opportunity to work with top researchers and industry leaders and gain first-hand experience of real-life problem solving.

Your future career

As well as providing a route into academia, studying a PhD will give you the expertise and skills required to advance your career in a wide range of professions, vocations and businesses.

Tuition fees

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£ 26,000per year

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University information

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

  • University League Table

    6th

  • Campus address

    Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, England

The university's two campuses are located in Lougborough and London, both close to airports, making it easy to explore Europe and beyond.
Loughborough's research community is made up of over 1,200 research students spanning 90 nationalities, with more than 800 members of staff supporting them.
Home to over 19,000 students and staff from more than 130 different countries. Over 1,000 students are based at London campus, 80% are international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    3rd out of 84 1

    12th out of 122

  • Entry standards

    / Max 239
    174 73%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    5th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    15th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    154 69%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    89.0 89%

    6th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    28th

    15

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