Overview
This Doctor of Professional Studies course at University of the West of Scotland combines the art and science of professional practice and the concept of reflective practice with relevant academic theory helping you to apply this to the investigation/exploration of problems.
Features
- Many professionals come to the programme as they are preparing to move into senior leadership roles in the profession and find the programme an extremely useful way to enliven change design with cutting edge theory, deepen their understanding of transformative change and support change with reflective practice.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Because the programme is offered on a blended part-time basis and has a focus on professional practice there is no interruption to your earning power.
- The DProf is interdisciplinary, and recognises that real world professional practice problems are dynamic and complex.
- The course will facilitate an investigation into the contemporary issues facing your profession and to make a contribution to professional knowledge that is applied and practical in nature.
- The DProf allows you to develop transferable skills in advanced applied research as well as in-depth expertise specifically related to your profession through a two year taught phase before moving on to research phase with supervision in which you will complete a piece of applied research and defend the resulting thesis.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Ayr, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Philosophy View 83 other PhDs in Philosophy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Candidates usually hold a Masters level degree or equivalent research experience, have professional experience and are in a position to facilitate applied research within their organisation.
- Have an IELTS score as follows: overall score of 6.5
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16275 GBP / year≈ 16275 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3600 GBP / year≈ 3600 GBP / year
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