DProf Doctorate in Professional Practice / Application and selection

Year of entry: 2024

How to apply

Apply online

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)

Interview requirements

If shortlisted you will be invited to formal interview where you will be required to present your research idea to a panel including those who would be suitable supervisors.  Interview and selection will be made on the basis of academic merit and promise.  

Re-applications

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry.  In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved.  We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen programme.