research proposal ( approximately 6,000 words ) that is followed by a viva with an internal assessment panel composed of two experienced research supervisors unconnected with the topic or candidate .
• The assessed seminar in Year Two ( Year Four for part-time candidates ) generally takes the form of a 3,000 word paper or thesis chapter , or creative piece , which sets out the progression of study to date and outlines how the candidate plans to progress their research to completion within the timeline . Plus a 20 minute seminar with the internal assessment panel ( where possible , the same panel as the probationary assessment ) and members of the wider research community .
• The assessed seminar in year three ( year five to six for part-time candidates ) takes place before the submission of the final thesis or creative work . A thesis chapter is submitted for the seminar or presentation , or any publications to date and the draft impact plan , including dissemination of the candidate ’ s research . Plus a 20 minute seminar with the internal assessment panel ( where possible , the same panel as the probationary assessment ) and members of the wider research community .
Professional Doctorate candidate submissions
As well as the final thesis , candidates take part in three assessment exercises to obtain a Professional Doctorate :
• A staged piece of work for the Theory and Context of Professional Practice module , which consists of a 3,000-word justification / rationale for the project / research plus a 6,000-word critical reflective commentary on the processes of learning in relation to the project / research .
• A single 9,000-word portfolio of work for the Development and Evaluation Professional Practice module , which shows how various methods have been used to evaluate and draw conclusions that inform the chosen project / research topic .
• A 6,000-word research proposal for the Doctoral Research module , which is preceded by and also assessed through a seminar presentation .
Candidates must submit at least one piece of work every year .
Professional Doctorate post-nominal qualifiers
The award of Professional Doctorate can be made with one of the following postnominal qualifiers to reflect your academic and professional discipline :
• Doctor of Business Administration ( DBA )
• Doctor of Cultural Leadership ( DCultural Leadership )
• Doctor of Cultural Practice ( DCultural Practice )
• Doctor of Global Health and Development ( DGlobalHealth )
• Doctor of Health Sciences ( DHealthSci )
• Doctor of Health and Social Sciences ( DHealthSocSci )
• Doctor of Person-centred Practice ( DPcP )
• Doctor of Public Administration ( DPA )
• Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences ( DRehabSci )
• Doctor of Speech , Language and Hearing ( DSLH )
• Doctor of Social Sciences ( DSocSci )
Time commitment
The expectation is that full-time candidates will devote approximately 35 hours per week and part-time candidates approximately 18.5 hours per week to their studies . Meetings with the supervisory team are usually monthly throughout the programme for full-time candidates , and bi-monthly for part-time candidates . However , this is negotiable between the candidate and the supervisory team , details of which are recorded in the learning contract and annual reports .
Employability
Wherever possible , doctoral candidates are given the opportunity to develop other relevant academic skills within their research centre or institute and the associated division . This can be , but is not isolated to , being a teaching assistant in the classroom . Working within Graduate School guidelines , staff within the division provide support for this , as needed . Opportunities are also available for candidates to develop other skills relevant to their research , in academia , within research or within industry .
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