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Professional Doctorate in Engineering

Professional Doctorate in Engineering

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Full time | University of Hertfordshire | 1 year | DEC

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

DEC

Key information
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Qualification type

Professional Doctorate

Subject areas

Engineering Studies

Course type

Research

Course Summary

About the course

The EngD is designed to integrate easily with your work and host organisation. It aims to:

  • provide a rigorous Doctorate level environment within which important current and future engineering issues are investigated;
  • develop your critical thinking skills and awareness of the application of technology into organisations
  • develop your research and management skills, such as leadership and change management, necessary to deal with the complex issues in today's and future engineering business activities
  • enable the effective management of innovation
  • provide a supervisory environment that helps give guidance, review and advice on the development of your portfolio, specialist technological skills and the research process

Study on the EngD will require periodic attendance at the University. There is no requirement to study any taught modules on this Professional Doctorate research degree. However, as part of the EngD, students are required to undertake a programme of professional development which may include attendance at conferences and other professional meetings or training in specific methods and technologies. The key unique feature of the EngD is that it is based on a portfolio of research work. This more flexible approach replaces the traditional 'single topic' focus of a PhD. Your portfolio will centre on a key theme and investigate areas such as technical, business and process concepts. These projects should be linked closely with your day to day work for maximum benefit to both you and your company.

What’s next for my career?

  • This Engineering Doctorate programme aims to develop future technological leaders;
  • You undertake your studies on a key theme relating to your profession or professional practice;
  • Your project offers the opportunity to investigate different facts of a problem relating to your profession;
  • You may start the EngD in either September or January.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

To be confirmed

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

To be confirmed

Entry requirements

A first degree in engineering or science. Applicants with a Master's degree may move more rapidly into their research phase.

University information

The University of Hertfordshire offers a huge variety of postgraduate courses across 19 subject areas, from creative arts to sustainable planning. It offers flexible study options to suit a student’s lifestyle, fantastic links to business, and expert guidance every step of the way. Why choose postgraduate study at Herts? Student Satisfaction: 5th in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (PTES, 2024) and 1st in the East of England for...more