Program Overview

Masters/Doctor of Professional Studies - HSCE/S&T

Course Overview

This professional doctorate has been designed to support research qualifications for senior professionals in an expansive range of specialisms. The programme is delivered as a partnership between the Faculties of Health, Social Care and Education, and Science and Technology.

Specialist Pathways

• Health
• Public Health
• Social Work and Social Care
• Education (Schools, Further Education, Apprenticeships, Higher Education, and Lifelong)
• Risk
• Environment
• Biomedical Science
• Psychology
• Sports Science
• Many new pathways now being created in high-level professional practice

Course Highlights

• The programme enhances your capacity as a reflective and reflexive practitioner, enabling you to undertake critical practice-based research at Masters and Doctoral level.
• Your study pathway and projects are tailored to meet your individual needs and research interests.
• You will have the opportunity to undertake research training with experienced supervisory staff who will guide your programme and support your doctoral studies.

MProf/DProf by Public Works

It is also possible to complete a shorter MProf or DProf by Public Works. This approach is suitable for senior individuals who have achieved a substantial amount of research and development at the appropriate level and which is available within the public domain.

About Your Course

The Doctorate is supported at Stage 1 and Stage 2 with specific research training and group sessions to engage with your professional values, leadership capabilities, and ability to become the principal investigator for your research project. Every candidate has a Director of Studies and Second Supervisor who work with you on your final stage research project completion and oral examination.

Teaching and Learning

• You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience.
• An academic advisor is assigned to you at the start of your programme and will be available to you throughout your period of research.
• As the focus of your work develops subject specialist consultants will be assigned to you so that you can draw on appropriate expertise in your area of enquiry or methodology.

Facilities and Support

• Our Sheppard Library has over 1000 study areas with and 600 computer spaces, with some areas open 24 hours a day
• Make the most of our free laptop loans, e-books, printing and photocopying
• We have one of London's biggest and best university campuses with everything you need in one place.

Entry Requirements

• Normally candidates for the DProf Framework have significant experience in their professional life and are also likely to have a masters degree.
• Where an applicant does not possess a masters degree, previous experience of higher education is not a prerequisite but experience within the work environment is essential.
• It is preferable that candidates for this programme will have experience of management of people and projects with significant technical experience.

International Entry Requirements

• We accept the equivalent of the below qualifications from a recognised overseas qualification:
  • Normally candidates for the DProf Framework have significant experience in their professional life and are also likely to have a masters degree.
  • Where an applicant does not possess a masters degree, previous experience of higher education is not a prerequisite but experience within the work environment is essential.

Visas

• You will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
• If you are a national of any other country you may need a visa to study in the UK.

Fees and Funding

• The fees below are for the 2025/26 academic year.
• UK students: Part-time students: £6,400 (flat fee per year)
• International students: Part-time students: £9,050 (flat fee per year)
• The following course-related costs are included in the fees:
  • All printing and copying required for your study
  • Self-service laptops available for loan for a maximum of 24 hours
  • Audio-visual equipment available for loan, including digital stills cameras, digital video recorders, digital audio recorders.

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