DSPC Sport Performance and Coaching
University of Essex
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Professional Doctorate

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Colchester Campus

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OCT

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Qualification

Professional Doctorate

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Colchester Campus

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Part Time

Start date

OCT-26

Duration

5 Years

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A Professional Doctorate is a specialist qualification that is appropriate if you are in, or are aspiring to, a senior professional appointment in practice, education or management in health or social care. It demonstrates your ability to perform at the level of expert within your area of specialisation.The aim of the course is to provide a unified approach to theory and practice within a professional context, so your learning is structured to allow you to develop your skills both in the ...Read more

A Professional Doctorate is a specialist qualification that is appropriate if you are in, or are aspiring to, a senior professional appointment in practice, education or management in health or social care. It demonstrates your ability to perform at the level of 'expert' within your area of specialisation.The aim of the course is to provide a unified approach to theory and practice within a professional context, so your learning is structured to allow you to develop your skills both in the workplace and within the university environment.Depending on your individual circumstances, your study can be undertaken over 5 years (with an additional period of completion of up to 1 year, if required). During this time, you will prepare two portfolios which chronical your development of expert practice in your workplace. In tandem, you also study taught modules at the University of Essex which provide you with the expertise in qualitative, statistical, and other research methods required for researching healthcare.Your future

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73/279
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Larissa
27 Feb 25

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William
21 Jan 24

I love the sports facilities. I think there should be more use of the library...Read more

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Entry requirements

You will need a relevant Masters degree, or equivalent, and be currently registered with a relevant professional body. You must also have two years post-qualifying experience in a relevant senior role.

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£2,503 per year

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£9,825 per year

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Students from EU

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£9,825 per year

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Larissa
27 Feb 25
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21 Jan 24
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University of Essex
University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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