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Doctorate in Professional Practice, DProf

University of Wales Trinity Saint David, the United Kingdom

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

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About Doctorate in Professional Practice, DProf - at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Course Overview

The programme is studied part-time over approximately five years. It comprises two parts, with taught Level 7 modules in Part 1, and a doctoral-level (Level 8) work-based research project in Part 2. The element of reflection on professional practice distinguishes the professional doctorate from the award of a PhD.

Modules

Part One

Candidates will study the following compulsory Level 7 modules:

  • Approaches to Research and Academic Communication
  • Review of Professional Learning

The following modules will also be studied unless candidates can claim advanced standing (appropriate for those with extensive research methods training, or who have completed a Recognition of Prior Learning module):

  • Qualitative Research
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Part Two

This element comprises two compulsory Level 8 modules:

  • Advanced Practitioner Research Proposal (a taught module)
  • Work-based research project (involving the production of a report of 60,000 words).

Research is focused on workplace practice, enabling advanced practitioners to undertake a doctoral programme whilst also making a significant contribution to their own professional practice as well as their organisation's strategic development.

Assessment

Assessment involves a mix of presentations, portfolio, and written reports and essays, culminating in the 60,000 word work-based research project.

Further Information

The programme is studied part-time via a combination of residential workshops and blended learning supported by a Virtual learning Environment (VLE), and synchronous and asynchronous forms of communication. Typically, there are 2-3 four-day residential workshops per annum, and to date these have been held at the beautiful campus at UWTSD, Lampeter.

The duration of the programme is five years, though in some cases this may be reduced due to advanced standing.

Entry requirements

Entry Criteria

The programme is open to practitioners who have at least five years' experience of a significant professional role, and who also possess at least an upper second class degree, and ideally a master's degree or equivalent in addition.

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