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DProf Doctorate in Professional Practice / Application and selection
Year of entry: 2024
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How to apply
Before you apply for our Doctorate in Professional Practice you’ll need to check you meet our entry requirements .
You'll also need to read the 'Advice to Applicants' section for more information on applying and the supporting documents you’ll require.
Advice to applicants
When applying online you’ll need to select ‘Postgraduate Research’ as the ‘Level of Study’ and ‘DProf’ under ‘Academic Programme’.
You’ll also need to submit the following documents as part of the application process:
- Brief professional CV
- Information on identified training needs relevant to the project
- A research proposal consisting of a background summary (1500 words), a research proposal (1500 words) which includes aims and hypotheses, methodology (sample to be accessed, measures suitable, ethical considerations), and description of proposed analysis, impact (300 words) and a lay summary (300 words)
- A portfolio of evidence of approximately 5,000 words that demonstrates that you are working at level 8 (doctoral level professional work) (APEL equivalent to 30 credits).
- Transcripts and certificates
- Evidence of professional registration with a regulatory, governing or accrediting body.
- Employer letter of support from employer/line manager
- English language evidence , if applicable, in the form of an official English Language Certificate (IELTS or TOEFL)
Application deadline
Applications must be submitted online well in advance of your anticipated start date to be considered. You will not be able to apply after the deadline has passed.
September entry only: 15 June (year of entry)