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3.60 L

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3.60 L

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Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

36 Months
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme represents the highest level of education at the School of Design & Visual Arts (SDVA), Apeejay Stya University (ASU). Professionals working in the field of design & visual arts education, research & practice, and allied areas, who are interested in enhancing their research capability and careers, further their understanding of the design domain or learning new design skills are eligible to participate in the programme.

The Ph.D. students at SDVA, ASU get to experience the essence of learning through multi & trans-disciplinary collaborations with partners from industry, institutions and the field. During the Ph.D. programme, students will have the chance to attend national & international conferences, research seminars, gain industry experience and expand their professional network.

Today design & arts is at the crossroads of philosophy, arts, science and technology. This field is now recognised as a catalyst to bring about a meaningful change and create value across sectors. Innovation through design, necessitates a multi-disciplinary approach at various levels: product, process and system levels.

The primary forces driving the university’s research pedagogy are empathy-based research, experiential learning, and contextual intelligence. The generation, dissemination and networking of new knowledge created in the Ph.D. studies are expected to open new frontiers in the design field benefitting the community, industry and society at large.


Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum 55% at Master’s degree or equivalent in design/allied disciplines in relevant area with consistent good academic record,
  • Written test and research proposal presentation and personal interview,
  • Coursework equivalent to 12-16 credits
  • Applicants for part-time Ph.D. programme will have to submit No-Objection-Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
Note
  • Ph.D. programme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years.

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