Overview
The structure of the Professional Doctorate is devised to enable you to develop your career while simultaneously studying for a doctoral qualification.
A Museology (Professional Doctorate) takes explicit account of the professional practice-base of the candidate and integrate this as a central knowledge base for an advanced research project.
The Professional Doctorate supports the development of reflective practice that can respond to and influence the complex unpredictable and shifting social and cultural contexts within which museums and their staff operate.
The programme at The University of Manchester introduces students to a range of dynamic and challenging concepts and methods with which to reflect critically and constructively on their professional practice.
The structure of the programme is designed to support people who are embarking on advanced research for the first time and/or who are combining doctoral study with a career. Students join together in a learning environment to investigate the principles of reflective practice, practice-based research and enquiry based learning.
This pedagogical approach enables students' professional context to become their primary research resource. Students will receive individual supervision from an academic supervisor with a specialism related to their field of research as well as opportunities to develop reflective enquiry into practice via group-based learning exercises with other practitioners at two residential courses per year.
Career opportunities
The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help support you with your goals for the future.
Programme Structure
The key milestones are represented by the assessment for each stage of the process. These are:
- Year 1: literature review and research essay (12,000 words in total)
- Year 2: conference paper and publishable article (6-8000 words)
- Year 3: research proposal and portfolio of reflective practice (10,000 words in total)
- Year 4-6: individual targets appropriate to the completion of the thesis research
- Year 6: thesis of 50,000 words OR practical outcome accompanied by a 20-50,000 word dissertation.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
History Museum Studies View 87 other PhDs in History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Academic entry qualification overview
- Successful completion of a Masters course with an overall classification of Merit or higher, or its overseas equivalent, with an element of research training, is a prerequisite for entry to a PhD. A research proposal must be included with the formal application materials.
- English language
Tuition Fee
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International
19500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19500 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Manchester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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