Research Programs
Student Experience
PhD design Research at SwinburnePrograms
| Research Programs | Local Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Design) - DS001 | Local | International |
| Professional Doctorate in Design - DPD90 | Local | International |
| Master of Design (by Research) - D190 | Local | International |
Research Priority Areas
All Research training is undertaken in one of the following research priority areas:
Doctoral Program (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research degree that focuses on the generation of new design knowledge through scholarly investigation, using practices and processes central to design.
In the Design PhD students undertake independent research under the guidance of supervisors. To gain entry into this program candidates are expected to have demonstrated research capabilities, through a Masters by Research or First Class or Second Class A Honours.
Professional Doctorate in Design (DDes)
In the Professional Doctorate in Design, students undertake Advanced Design Research Methods in the first semester, followed by five semesters of supervised research. The Advanced Design Research Methods subject guides candidates in the development of a valid research proposal relevant to the student's discipline and incorporating new digital technology. This will include research training covering the rationale and structure of the course academic requirements and assessment, design research methods, leading to the development of an advanced research proposal, and the selection of a supervisor(s) and agreement upon both a design topic and a detailed program of study for the Major Design Research Project.
The Major Design Research Project will then represent the investigation and presentation of that topic. Accompanying the Major Design Research Project will be a Project Report that describes the parameters of the project investigation.
Master of Design (by Research)
The Master of Design (by Research) is a research degree that focuses on mastery of a specific field of design knowledge through scholarly investigation, using practices and processes central to design.
The Master of Design (by Research) is aimed at designers who have not demonstrated the level of research capabilities required to enter a doctoral program. Graduates of this program will have an in-depth knowledge of their specific area of design and be in a position to undertake a doctoral program. The program is an individual research project that is supervised by two senior academics on one-on-one basis or through the use of panel supervision.
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