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DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies
University of Central Lancashire
Online
SEP-25
5 years
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DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies
University of Central Lancashire
Online
SEP-25
5 years
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Our Professional Doctorate in Psychotherapy Studies is designed for experienced psychotherapists or health professionals who wish to contribute to research and the advancement of knowledge and practice in this field.
This programme is only available as an online distance learning course, which provides high quality learning and teaching combined with flexible study.
This innovative online doctoral programme is equivalent in status and challenge to a PhD. We welcome applications from experienced psychotherapists and other health professionals who have an advanced research interest.
The course focuses on your development as a professional and your ability to lead and contribute to research in this field. As such, this award is about career, professional and personal development and expertise.
All learning will take place online. Meetings with your tutor will take place either via video conferencing tools or in person if convenient for you. Youll engage in interactive discussions and debates in a virtual environment, giving you opportunities to explore and advance your knowledge and engage in critical reflection.
Why study with us
Future Careers
This course has been specially designed to advance your career development as a psychotherapy professional who is engaged in research which will advance knowledge and professional practice within the field. This will lead to associated benefits for your employer, patients, clients and the wider profession.
The following points describe the entry routes onto the Professional Doctorate. Route 1: Students will register for the Professional Doctorate on entry Stage 1, with at least a first degree in an appropriate subject (Health Care or Allied Health area) at 2:1 or above. Route 2: Students will enter the programme having completed an appropriate Post Graduate Diploma programme in Health Care or in Allied Health and have achieved an overall grade of 60% or over. They will have completed equivalent of compulsory research modules. Route 3: Applicants with a relevant Masters Degree may be able to enter with advanced standing directly into Stage 2, Level 8 of the programme. They will have completed an overall grade of 60% or over.
Students living in
Domestic
£2,625 per year
Students from Domestic
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£2,625 per year
Students from EU
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£2,625 per year
Students from International
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