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Doctor of Professional Studies in Psychological Trauma DProf

Doctor of Professional Studies in Psychological Trauma DProf

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Study mode

Online/Distance

Duration

4 years

Start date

OCT-24

Key information
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Qualification type

DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies

Subject areas

Psychology (General)

Course type

Research

Course Summary

This DProf is for therapeutic practitioners who wish to extend their expertise by contributing original knowledge in a professional and organisational context, which comes out of experience and practice.

Course overview

Our DProf course recognises the achievements of practitioners in the disciplines of psychological trauma. The DProf facilitates the generation of original knowledge that comes out of experience and practice, and enables a fresh and meaningful contribution to be given to practice-based knowledge and dialogue.

Why study this course with us?

The Centre for Research and Education in Psychological Trauma contains several nationally and internationally recognised researchers among its staff. They input onto the teaching and supervision of research on this DProf course.

There is a vibrant research community at Chester, consisting of both PhD and DProf research students, who meet regularly together, alongside the research staff, to support each other and stimulate new thinking and research ideas.

Teaching methods

Learning takes place in one four-day-long block teaching event and six one-day CPD workshops staggered throughout the year in Phase 1 (at which attendance is mandatory), and one four-day-long block teaching event in Phase 2.

Throughout the course, we will support you in monthly group supervision (one half-day per month) and in individually negotiated supervision sessions. You will have access to the full range of online library facilities.

Assessment

Assessment in Phases 1 and 2 is by means of essays, publishable articles, presentations, and a research proposal. In Phase 3, assessment will be by thesis and viva. Part-time students are expected to give at least 16 hours (part-time) a week to their studies.

Job prospects

This course assists in the development of practitioner-researchers who, with a doctorate and a research reputation, can go on to fulfil therapeutic, academic and management positions in their chosen areas of work.

Modules

Experiential exercises to create an open group culture from which support can be gained. Opportunity to reflect critically on personal and professional journeys.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£3,281

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£6,822

Entry requirements

MA/MSc in a Psychological Trauma related discipline (graded at 65% or above for the research dissertation), plus experience or training in a range of research methodologies. The nature of the programme draws on the student’s practitioner experience as a source of the content they will work with in their studies, therefore substantive practitioner experience in the field of psychological trauma is also required in order to do this effectively.

University information

The University of Chester is a 21st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher education institutions in England. With a modern outlook, a strong research pedigree and guiding principles of supportiveness and inclusiveness, it’s an academic community that has stood the test of time. Today, it attracts thousands of students from around the world and is known for its commitment to helping students...more

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