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University of Sunderland

Professional Doctorate via Study Centres DProf

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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Part time | UCC Jamaica | 3 years | SEP-25

Study mode

Part time

Duration

3 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

Professional Doctorate

Subject areas

Research Methods (Science) Social Research Methods

Course type

Research

Course Summary

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.

The programme recognises that real-world problems inhabit a space that is dynamic, multi-faceted and complex, and acknowledges this reality by adopting a multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to reflect the professional world. The programme also incorporates the concept of self-reflection, critical reflective practice, and research methodology, with a practical approach to addressing workplace issues and making a distinctive contribution to the profession.

This programme is also available on campus at Sunderland and our London base.

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
The remainder of the programme is research only based when you will work with a supervisory team of academic staff (research phase)

Modules

Critical Debate in Professional Practice (30 Credits)

Framing Professional Identity (30 Credits)

Planning And Contextualisation (60 Credits)

Practice-based Research (30 Credits)

Practice-based Research 2 (30 Credits)

Professional Doctorate (360 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees

Course fees for UK students

To be confirmed

International fees

Course fees for EU and international students

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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.