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Professional Studies DProf
University of Chester,UK
Department name Chester Business School
Course type Research course
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| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time |
2 - 4 years
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Contact provider | Contact provider | UNIVERSITY OF CHEST.. |
Course summary The Doctorate in Professional Studies award (DProf) is designed to facilitate the generation of original knowledge in a professional and organisational context and confer a formal award on those who succeed in generating such knowledge; a DProf signifies the ability to make a fresh and meaningful contribution to practice based knowledge; the distinctive features of the programme: the ability to utilise prior learning achievements whether previously certificated or experiential in the workplace; encouragement to review the student's whole career progression; achievements and to plan for the future; engagement with deep reflection on achievements in the light of enhanced personal self knowledge; the development of expertise in areas of interest to the; colleagues and the student's organisation; personal tuition combined with extensive use of technology to bring learning materials to the student whenever they want them; a structured, progressive programme of study enabling the student to complete each stage in turn; acquisition of advanced research skills together with their application in the workplace; the programme is divided into 2 stages with students commencing their studies at Master's level; on completion of this stage, successful students can exit with a Master's in Professional Studies; students who continue on to doctoral level study and successfully complete this stage of the programme are awarded a Doctorate in Professional Studies.
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Qualification Masters Degree
Awarding body University of Chester
About University of Chester The university of Chester representatives will be visiting many cities in India in May and June. We will be delighted to meet with prospective students of the university to answer questions about studying and living in the UK, conduct interviews and issue spot offers. For detailed itinerary click here . Founded in 1839, the University of Chester is one of the oldest institutions in the country. Currently, there are over 16,000 students undertaking undergra... Read more
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