Professional Doctorate

The Professional Doctorate is a structured, but flexible, Level 8 programme for individuals aiming to study and make a difference to their own workplace and/or practice. Given the nature of the programme, it is available as a part-time option only.

The award is suited to individuals in the workplace who have ambitions to positively influence the workplace and/or their own professional practice.

You’ll progress through 4 modules supported by a Supervisory team and engage in reflective practice to evaluate the practical change you’ve proposed through your project.

The available pathways are as follows:

• Applied Health – Professional Doctorate (DAH) new
• Business Administration – Professional Doctorate (DBA)
• Design Management – Professional Doctorate (DDM) new
• Education (EdD) – Professional Doctorate
• Engineering – Professional Doctorate (DEng)
• Professional Practice – Professional Doctorate (DProf)
• Professional Practice: Health Sciences – Professional Doctorate (DProf)
• Professional Practice: Sport – Professional Doctorate (DProf)
• Sustainable Built Environment – Professional Doctorate (DSBE)

Duration and mode: part-time 4.5-6 years