Program Overview

Professional Doctorate via Study Centres DProf

Overview

The Professional Doctorate is the same level of academic qualification as a PhD (level 8) and is designed for experienced professionals who wish to undertake a programme that is applied in nature and of practical value to their career.

Why us?

• A doctorate is one of the most internationally transferable qualifications
• The first 18 months of the programme has a taught element and is designed to prepare you for the working and thinking at a doctoral level

Course structure

Following successful completion of all five modules, you will work independently on your chosen research topic with support from your academic supervisors. During this phase of the programme, you will have the opportunity to attend a series of optional study days that cover a variety of topics to help you with your studies.

Modules include:

1 to 6 months:

• Framing Professional Identity (30 credits)
• Practice-based Research (30 credits)

7 to 12 months:

• Planning And Contextualisation (60 credits)

13 to 18 months:

• Practice-based Research 2 (30 credits)
• Critical Debate in Professional Practice (30 credits)

19 to 72 months - research phase

• Professional Doctorate (360 credits)

Facilities

This course is taught at our partner institution UCC Jamaica.

Entry requirements

• The normal entry requirement for a research degree is a UK honours degree (first or upper second class) or a UK Masters degree or a qualification which is regarded as equivalent.
• If English is not your first language, you will need an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking (or equivalent).

Application process

• You will be asked to write a 2-3 page proposal that specifies the:
  • Aims of your doctoral project
  • Project's relevance to your workplace and profession
  • Proposed methodology and techniques for analysis
  • Outline of a potential research plan
• You must write your personal statement (included in the application form) addressing the following points:
  • Your professional experience and standing
  • The recognition by your peers as a leading professional in your field
  • The level at which you are operating within your organisation or profession and the extent to which you can provide significant influence or drive substantial change
  • The opportunity that you have to make a significant contribution to professional practice and/or how you exhibit your powers of creativity and innovation
• Along with your application form, you must upload the following documents:
  • Research proposal
  • Qualification certificates
  • IELTS certificates, if applicable
  • Two references, one of which must be academic

Fees and finance

Please contact the study centre directly for information on fees for this course.

Related courses

• PhD Doctor of Philosophy
• Higher Doctorate
• MPhil Master of Philosophy

Duration

• 3/6 years
• Part-time

Course code

• CID1333