Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Starting September 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 79
Credits
232 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Istanbul, Turkey
Disciplines
Overview
The goals of this History, Theory and Criticism in Design programme at Bahçeşehir University (BAU) include equipping students with the ability to analyze and critique design from various perspectives, fostering a deep understanding of the interplay between design, culture, and society. Its importance is underscored by the necessity of contextualizing design in historical and theoretical debates to inform contemporary practices.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Program addresses those in the quest of an academic career or profound information in the field; and/or professional editors that would take part as an editor in esteemed publications in the field in addition to the nominess of administrative positions and curators.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History of Design
- Design Theory
- Critical Writing
- Research Methods in Design
- Dissertation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Passport
- Bachelor’s degree diploma & transcript
- Master’s degree diploma & transcript
- Letter of Intent
- a GRE (min. 151) or a GMAT (min. 465) score
- TOEFL IBT score (Home Edition is not accepted) and TÖMER proficiency certificate (only for programmes offered in Turkish language)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — 56,171 AUD (28,085 AUD Built-In Scholarship); Non-residents: 28,085 AUD / year ≈ 20,000 USD / year
- Domestic — 56,171 AUD (28,085 AUD Built-In Scholarship); Citizens or residents: 28,085 AUD / year ≈ 20,000 USD / year
Living costs
Istanbul, Turkey: 58-93 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for History, Theory and Criticism in Design.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- High Honor Scholarship (Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based)
- Graduation Success Scholarship (Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based)
- Graduate Scholarship (Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based)
- Foreign Language Scholarship (Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program (Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026)
- ServiceScape Scholarship (Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026)
- ACES Scholarships (Independent provider, Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (Independent provider, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria (Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (Independent provider, Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (Independent provider, Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027)
