The programme of research is designed in such a way to enable the student to acquire competence in research methods and scholarship and to display sustained independent effort and independent original thought.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) shall be awarded to a student who, on completion of an approved programme of study and research and on fulfilling the coursework requirements for graduation, presents a thesis embodying the results of his/her research and satisfies the examiners in an oral examination (and other examinations if required) in matters relevant to the subject of the thesis.
PhD students are required to satisfactorily investigate or evaluate a chosen area, to show understanding of the context and significance of the work, and to present a clear, complete thesis of a quality worthy of publication.
PhD students are expected in addition to produce evidence and argument to support an original proposition that results in a significant contribution to knowledge.
The PhD degree is awarded to a student who completes all stipulated coursework requirements, presents a thesis embodying the results of their research and satisfies the examiners in an oral examination (and other examinations if required) in matters relevant to the subject of the thesis.
Fashion and Textile Design
The Institute of Textiles and Clothing offers research degree programme leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The PhD programme is primarily designed to prepare students for a career in academic research and teaching, and also enables students to pursue a career in research and industry.
Inter-relationship between textiles and fashion; integrations among design, technology and business in fashion and textiles; innovative and/or smart fashion and textiles; the cultural and contextual aspects of design and development; design semiotic and symbolism; visual literacy.