Overview

The professional doctorate (hereafter referred to as PD) is a doctoral programme. It is a learning path focused on (professional) practice that trains highly qualified, research-oriented professionals who 'learn to intervene in complex practices' at level 8 of the European Qualification Framework.

Features

Technology and Digitalization candidates at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht learn to develop action knowledge, processes and products for creating and validating interventions in complex practice problems.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

With a PD, a candidate doesn’t just deliver knowledge on how to handle, but also delivers change in practice.

You can demonstrate this change, for example, with a scientific paper, but also with learning or development products or a critical network analysis.

From a method to increase the access of vulnerable groups to healthcare to, for example, a robot that provides support in a manufacturing process.

All components, such as demand articulation, networking, a plan for change and the knock-on effect in education, professional practice and society are included as elements in this trajectory.

Relevant products can be delivered for all these elements, which can be given a place in the portfolio of a PD candidate who thus demonstrates to operate at the highest level of education.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

The HU selects candidates and nominates them to the Graduate Committee for review.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 8 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in Netherlands

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

hold a Master's degree

you have gained extensive practical experience

employed in a relevant work setting, research or education

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Utrecht

900 - 1450 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.