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Professional Doctorate
University of Sunderland in London
Part Time
SEP-25
3.5 years
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Professional Doctorate
University of Sunderland in London
Part Time
SEP-25
3.5 years
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Overview
A Professional Doctorate is the same academic level as a PhD (Level 8) and is meant for experienced professionals who want to find practical solutions to business problems and add value to their career.
We know real-world problems happen in fast-paced, complex organisations, which is why this course use theories from lots of disciplines to find the most effective solutions for you. It also uses self-reflection and a practical research approach to help you make a real impact on your profession.
Why us?
A doctorate is one of the most internationally transferable qualifications
The first 18 months of the programme has a taught element and is designed to prepare you for working and thinking at a doctoral level
We overlook Canary Wharf, Europe’s most important financial centre
The remainder of the programme, which can last up to six years, is research only based on where you will work with a supervisory team of academic staff (research phase).
Career ready
The point of a professional doctorate is to do research that will help your career. Through multi-disciplinary study, you'll get the tools to come up with practical solutions to real-world business problems.
You'll bring value to your company as the research is based on key issues in the organisation, which will make you a highly valued employee and in a good position to apply for promotions.
To study this course you need: a first or upper second class UK honours degree or an equivalent qualification.
Students living in
Domestic
£3,980 per year
Students from Domestic
£3,980 if you are from the UK (including EU students with settled or pre-settled status resident in the UK)
£7,750 per year
Students from EU
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£7,750 per year
Students from International
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
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