The Ph.D. in Art and Design is the highest academic qualification offered by the department, designed for scholars, researchers, and professionals seeking to make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge in art, design, and visual culture. The program emphasizes independent research, critical analysis, innovation, and interdisciplinary inquiry, enabling candidates to investigate complex artistic, cultural, and design-related issues at an advanced level. Under the supervision of distinguished faculty members, doctoral researchers engage in rigorous scholarly work that contributes to contemporary discourse and professional practice. The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in higher education, research institutions, policy development, and the creative industries, while fostering excellence in research, creativity, and academic scholarship at both national and international levels.