Program Overview
The Art and Design (Professional Doctorate) at the University of Dundee empowers working professionals with hands-on experience in art and design to advance their knowledge, research skills, and leadership qualities. This part-time, four-year program fosters innovation in creative practice and encourages multidisciplinary research contributing to a broad knowledge base. Through a hybrid teaching model and research focus, graduates achieve an equivalence to a PhD.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Art and Design (Professional Doctorate) DProf is a four-year part-time program designed for professionals working in the field of art and design who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in an academic setting. The program is structured in two phases: a two-year taught phase with classes worth 180 credits and a two-year research phase focused on issues related to the student's field. The program aims to develop leadership and applied research skills in professional practice, fostering innovation within creative practice and employing creative practice as a methodology. Research conducted through this program contributes to a broad knowledge base that extends beyond traditional art and design disciplines, encompassing arts, humanities, social sciences, physical and life sciences, technology, and engineering disciplines. The DProf program is equivalent to a PhD upon successful completion, with a thesis defense in an oral exam. The program caters to professionals with hands-on experience, providing a structured teaching plan to support their academic growth. The blended approach combines online and in-person classes, making it suitable for working individuals pursuing part-time studies.
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- The program takes a multidisciplinary approach to research.
- The University of Dundee plays leading roles in research efforts across various disciplines.
- The program is delivered in two phases: a taught phase and a research phase.
