PhD in Design in the United Kingdom

32 phd programmes in design at 13 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 26,651 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 24,175 USD and 34,261 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Design programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Transdisciplinary approaches to Design and the Sciences Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Design, Preparation and Characterisation of Energetic Materials Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Exploring the evolution of designing physical products Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Art and Design Research Anglia Ruskin University PhD 16,700 USD
PhD in Design Lancaster University, England PhD 26,644 USD
PhD in Game Design Abertay University PhD —
PhD in Computational design and optimization of water purification systems Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Applied Bio-principles in Design and Manufacture Loughborough University, England PhD 35,489 USD
PhD in Computational design of functional molecular materials Loughborough University, England PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Probability-based prediction of human structure interaction effects for vibration serviceability design Loughborough University, England PhD 32,896 USD
PhD in 2026 Sheffield Hallam University PhD 25,388 USD
Doctorate Of Design Northumbria University PhD 33,019 USD
Phd Design Brunel University London PhD 33,844 USD
PhD in Game Design PhD University of Liverpool PhD 34,602 USD
PhD in Design MPhil/PhD University of Lincoln PhD —
Doctorate Of Design Drpdde7 Northumbria University PhD 25,252 USD
PhD in 2026 Sheffield Hallam University PhD 12,694 USD
PhD in Algan Power Electronics For Electric Vehicles Ai Enhanced Design Simulation And Characterization University of Portsmouth PhD 24,433 USD
PhD in 2025 Sheffield Hallam University PhD 12,100 USD
Phd Fine Art And Design Sheffield Hallam University PhD 25,388 USD
PhD Postgraduate Research in Art and Design University of Wolverhampton PhD —
PhD Finding Betty Joel: Uncovering the Hidden Histories of Interwar Design, Making and Style University of Portsmouth PhD 24,116 USD
PhD in Eye Appeal Is Buy Appeal The Design Mediation And Consumption Of Kenwoods Kitchen Appliances 1947 2020 University of Portsmouth PhD 23,047 USD
PhD in Games Design Phd Brunel University London PhD 27,845 USD

Specialisations within design

Design 17 Art and Design 13 Game Design 2

Universities for design in the United Kingdom

PhD in Design in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many design programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
32 design phd programmes at 13 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a design degree in the United Kingdom cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in design in the United Kingdom is 26,651 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 24,175 USD and 34,261 USD per year.
Can I study design in the United Kingdom in English?
Yes — 100% of the design programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (32 of 32).

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