DoctorateArts and design

Doctorate in Design

University of Hertfordshire · Hatfield · United Kingdom

A doctorate, taught in English, in Hatfield.

Price£6,100–£18,120/ year · 2026/27 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.5
DurationNot foundNot found on official pages

✓ 2 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

The programme in facts

What are all the subjects?
CurriculumNot found on official pages
The degree in facts
LevelUnknown
QualificationNot found on official pages
CreditsUnknown
Study modeNot found on official pages
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
Where you'll study

Studying in Hatfield

What is the campus like?
City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021
HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year⁠
RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national⁠
FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus)⁠, Gym (de Havilland Campus)⁠, Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories⁠, Sports fields⁠, Studios⁠
FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus)⁠, Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)⁠
SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus)⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠, Transport⁠

The rest of what we hold on Hertfordshire is on its page.

What it costs

At least £18,120 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £18,120 first year · 2026/27 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2026/27£18,120

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (4)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionInternational students2026/27£18,120 / year
≈ €21,711
TuitionUK home students2026/27£6,100 / year
≈ €7,309
TuitionUK home students2026/27£3,050 / year
≈ €3,654
TuitionInternational students2026/27£9,050 / year
≈ €10,844
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×3.0
home students£6,100
non-EU£18,120

Your passport changes the rate.

Grant

Sport Scholarship Scheme

−£4,000

Chancellor's International Scholarship

−£4,000

Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 16 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €21,711

Costs more than 8 of 15 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €19,171 and €21,711.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 16, cheapest first
PhD Creative Writing (University of West London)2026/27≈ €19,171
PhD Design (University of West London)2026/27≈ €19,171
PhD Film Studies (University of West London)2026/27≈ €19,171
PhD Music (University of West London)2026/27≈ €19,171
PhD Musical Theatre (University of West London)2026/27≈ €19,171
PhD Theatre (University of West London)2026/27≈ €19,171
School of Arts and Creative Industries MPhil PhD (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,848
Fine Art Prof Doc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,848
This programme2026/27≈ €21,711
PhD Creative Arts (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
PhD Creative Writing (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
PhD Film (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Doctorate in Fine Art (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Art & Design, MPhil/PhD (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €22,406
Creative & Critical Writing, MPhil/PhD (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €22,406
Film and Screen Practices, MPhil/PhD (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €22,406
How to start

Next: 1 Feb 2027

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Oct 2027
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Feb 2028
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Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.5 IELTS overall
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What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyText: Applicants are generally expected to hold at least a first or upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution in a relevant field. In some instances, professional experience may also be considered.⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.5 · Language: English⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
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    DeadlineUnknown
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    StartDate: 1 Feb 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 Jul 2027⁠
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    • Date: 1 Feb 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 Jul 2027⁠
    • Date: 1 Oct 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 Jul 2028⁠
    • Date: 1 Oct 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 Jul 2028⁠
    • Date: 1 Feb 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 Jul 2028⁠
    • Date: 1 Feb 2028 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 Jul 2028⁠
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5 of 6 similar publish a price

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Price£18,120 / year · 2026/27£18,700 / year · 2026/27£18,700 / year · 2026/27
DurationNot published3 years3 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date1 Feb 2027Not publishedNot published

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3 yr
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The programme, from the facts

Doctorate in Design is a doctorate in arts and design at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. Teaching is in English.

How much does Doctorate in Design cost?

£18,120 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £6,100; International students: £18,120). In euros that is ≈ €21,711.

When is the next deadline or start?

1 Feb 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.5).

How long does it take?

Not found on official pages.

Where is it?

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.

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Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 1 Feb 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 Jul 2027⁠Date: 1 Feb 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 Jul 2027⁠Date: 1 Oct 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 Jul 2028⁠Date: 1 Oct 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 Jul 2028⁠Date: 1 Feb 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 Jul 2028⁠Date: 1 Feb 2028 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 Jul 2028⁠
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.5 · Language: English⁠
Prior educationText: Applicants are generally expected to hold at least a first or upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution in a relevant field. In some instances, professional experience may also be considered.⁠
Programme · 4 with values · 3 without
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
QualificationNot found on official pages
DeliveryOn campusInferred
DurationNot found on official pages
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LocationUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hatfield, United Kingdom⁠
Study modeNot found on official pages

Institution record: University of Hertfordshire

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