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DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies
Leeds Beckett University
Part Time
OCT-25
5 years
Select a course option
DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies
Leeds Beckett University
Part Time
OCT-25
5 years
Select a an exam type
The professional doctorate in planning and housing studies builds on the reputation of Leeds Planning School, first established in 1938. Our teaching staff have expertise in heritage, urban green space, sustainable design, community resilience, community planning, social and community-led housing, and women and the built environment.
Doctoral research projects will be complemented by staff research expertise in urban governance and regeneration, culture and heritage-based regeneration, housing policy and international disaster planning perspectives. Candidates will need to submit a 1,000 word research proposal alongside the standard doctoral application form. This will detail the area they will be investigating and should include a title, purpose of the project, references to relevant existing literature, methodology and proposed outcomes.
For successful entry candidates will normally be required to provide evidence of the following: Qualifications - Undergraduate Degree with a minimum 2:1 classification; Work Experience - A minimum of 3 years applied experience working within the built environment & engineering field.
Students living in
Domestic
£2,356 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee mentioned is for 2023/24 and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2024/25 entry.
£7,000 per year
Students from EU
The fee mentioned is for 2023/24 and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2024/25 entry.
£7,000 per year
Students from International
The fee mentioned is for 2023/24 and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2024/25 entry.
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