Engineering Professional Doctorate DProf
University of Sunderland
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OverviewEqual but fundamentally different to a traditional Doctorate of Philosophy degree pathway, our Professional Doctorate pathways, incorporating our generic Professional Doctorate, Doctorate of Business Administration, and Doctorate of Education degrees offer the opportunity for professionals to impact on the world of practice-based research.The multi-disciplinary programme delivery is designed specifically for professionals from any academic discipline to join a cohort where differences ...Read more

Overview

Equal but fundamentally different to a traditional Doctorate of Philosophy degree pathway, our Professional Doctorate pathways, incorporating our generic Professional Doctorate, Doctorate of Business Administration, and Doctorate of Education degrees offer the opportunity for professionals to impact on the world of practice-based research.

The multi-disciplinary programme delivery is designed specifically for professionals from any academic discipline to join a cohort where differences and commonalities in professional practice can be used to drive active dialogue and shared learning opportunities in developing knowledge and skills, which are fundamental to research design and methodology, and project management.

Three taught modules form the initial part of the programme. Over the first academic year in the taught element, you will study an array of core topics including, research ontology, philosophy and epistemology, framing professional identity, critical reflection and reflexivity, and researcher positionality.

In addition to this you will be facilitated in developing skills of critical synthesis and analysis in terms of doctoral academic writing. This will be consolidated by teaching advanced research methodologies, which you will use to justify and consolidate your doctoral research protocol.

The course has two block attendance modules in October and April, in the first academic year, which are supplemented by online tutorials and seminars. As well as having the support of Module Leaders, you will be designated a Director of Studies and Co-Supervisor who will support you in developing and refining your doctoral research in preparation for formal submission and your Viva voce examination.

Why us?

A doctorate is one of the most internationally transferable qualifications

The first 12 months of the programme has a taught element and is designed to prepare you for working and thinking at a doctoral level

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

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Andrew
21 Nov 23

Modules are well structured and up to date. Patterns of lecture delivery very good and smart; and more than enough infrastructure to aid practical sessions. General student..Read more

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Solomon
21 Nov 23

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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.

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£5,000 per year

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The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£8,000 per year

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£5,000 if you are from the UK/Ireland/EU settled/pre-settled

£8,000 per year

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