Centre for Decision Analysis and Risk Management DProf

Program Overview

This part-time Doctor of Professional Practice program empowers senior professionals in health or environment to enhance their research, project management, and leadership skills. It focuses on practical application, allowing participants to make significant contributions to their fields while earning an academic award equivalent to a traditional PhD. The program offers flexible start dates and a duration of 24-60 months.

Program Outline

Program Focus:

• Professionals in health or environment
• Self-directed with a desire for independent learning
• Seeking an award that enhances effective performance

Program Outcomes:

• Advanced skills in research and project management
• Deep understanding of change management and leadership
• A significant contribution to professional or organizational learning and development

Program Length:

• Part-time
• Duration: 24-60 months
• Flexible start throughout the year
• Induction dates in October and February

DProf vs. PhD:

• Both equivalent to traditional PhD awards
• DProf focuses on advanced learning for excellence in professional practice or significant organizational impact
• Project-based, demonstrating work that enhances existing knowledge or benefits the professional group

Outline:

Program Components:

• Review of prior learning for potential accreditation
• Program planning and rationale outlining future study intentions
• Research and development in professional practice and project work
• Expert seminar program attendance

Taught Elements:

• Seminars
• Project work
• Subject specialists for additional expertise throughout the program

Other:

• Program fee for 2023/24 academic year: £5,500 per year for both UK and EU/international students
• Additional materials:
• Letter of application for professional practice programs
• Research degree application form for professional practice programs
• CV

UK students1 Part-time students: £5,500 per year EU/International students2 Part-time students: £5,500 per year