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DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies
Swansea Campus
Part Time
OCT-26
8 Years
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DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies
Swansea Campus
Part Time
OCT-26
8 Years
DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies
Carmarthen Campus
Part Time
OCT-26
8 Years
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This Professional Doctorate (Prof Doc) is designed for those working in the Children and Young People’s Workforce who want to develop advanced research skills while continuing their careers. It is ideal for professionals in Youth Services, Social Care, Early Years Education, Families Services, Community Development, and related fields. The course supports work-based learning, allowing students to apply academic research to real-world challenges. You will develop expertise in research in social care, critically evaluate policies, and explore ways to improve child welfare and protection. The programme also focuses on youth services and justice, including areas such as youth work, play work, childcare, and support for vulnerable young people. This flexible learning programme is tailored for busy professionals, combining online and face-to-face learning to fit around work commitments. Students can choose to study in either Welsh or English, making it a fully bilingual study (Welsh/English) option.
The normal minimum entry requirement for applicants for the degree of Professional Doctorate is: A 2:1 class honours degree or A Masters degree, relevant to the proposed programme (awarded by a UK or other recognised University or higher education institution or by the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA)), and At least two years of recent and relevant work experience are desirable. Every application will be assessed on its own merits.
Students living in
Domestic
£875 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£2,063 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£2,063 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
