MPhil/PhD Design draft

Program Overview

Goldsmiths' MPhil/PhD Design program offers two pathways for advanced research: practice-based and thesis-based. It emphasizes critical analysis, engagement with design literature, and a clear research methodology. The program fosters a vibrant community of researchers and provides access to excellent facilities, preparing graduates for careers in academia, research, and the creative industries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objectives:

• Redefine design research within a community of design practice.
• Develop a theoretically engaged, critically aware, and empirically informed approach to design, design education, design research, and design practice.
• Build on and contribute to the Department's internationally renowned approaches to inventive, experimental, and creative research where design's relation to the social is placed center stage.

Description:

This postgraduate research program allows students to explore new approaches to design practice or applications of existing knowledge. It offers two pathways:

• Practice-based MPhil/PhD: Explores new approaches or applications of existing knowledge through design practice, culminating in a written thesis and a body of original practice.
• Thesis-based MPhil/PhD: Provides a written account of research and contribution to knowledge on a subject related to design.
Both pathways emphasize critical analysis, engagement with relevant literature, and a clear research methodology.

Outline:

Content:

• Students choose between a practice-based or thesis-based research degree.
• The program focuses on exploring new approaches to design or applications of existing knowledge.
• Research builds on and contributes to the Department's focus on inventive, experimental, and creative design research.

Structure:

• The program is offered full-time (2-4 years) or part-time (4-8 years).
• The word count for the thesis varies depending on the pathway and level of study:
• Practice-based MPhil:
20,000 - 30,000 words
• Practice-based PhD:
30,000 - 60,000 words
• Thesis-based MPhil:
30,000 - 60,000 words

Assessment:

• Practice-based: Thesis and viva voce
• Thesis-based: Thesis and viva voce

Teaching:

• The program features a vibrant community of researchers engaged in exciting multidisciplinary explorations.
• Students benefit from fantastic facilities, including workshops and fabrication labs.
• The program boasts an international reputation, ranking 21st in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

Careers:

• Graduates have the potential to pursue careers in various design fields, including academia, research, design consultancy, and creative industries.
• The program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders in their chosen fields.

Other:

• The program is highly ranked, placing 1st in London and 7th in the UK for design (Guardian University Guide 2023).
• Recent PhD completions showcase the program's diverse research areas and innovative approaches.

Conclusion:

Goldsmiths' MPhil/PhD Design program provides a comprehensive and rigorous framework for students interested in pursuing advanced research in the field. The program's emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in design and related fields.

Annual tuition fees These are the PG fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £TBC Home - part-time: £TBC International - full-time: £TBC There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme.