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Professional Doctorates

Explore the professional doctorate programs offered at the University of Northampton, designed for professionals seeking to contribute knowledge and skills in their respective fields. Distinguish yourself through research and application in a professional context.

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Professional Doctorates

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  1. Professional Doctorates at The University of Northampton

  2. Professional Doctorates at The University of Northampton Growth of Professional Doctorates Since the 1990s, a range of professionally-focused doctorates has emerged alongside the traditional PhD (QAA 2011)

  3. Professional Doctorates at The University of Northampton What is a Professional Doctorate? A doctoral qualification! Based on research located in a professional context Contribution through the novel application of theory (Normally) more structured than a PhD (Normally) aimed at practicing professionals (Normally) delivered on a part-time basis

  4. Professional Doctorates at The University of Northampton Our professional doctorate framework Establishes a credit value for the programmes Allows for a combination of L7 and L8 credits Provides options for programme structure Specifies a minimum volume of RM study Specifies a minimum volume of reflection on professional practice Specifies the size of the research thesis Establishes ‘pass-fail’ assessment of facilitated modules Establishes an exit award

  5. Professional Doctorates at The University of Northampton Learning outcomes (1) Knowledge and understanding Create and interpret new knowledge through the conceptualisation, design and implementation of original research of a quality to satisfy peer review. Critically appraise existing organisational policy / practice through the application of reflection on work-based learning. Systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge at the forefront of organisational research and policy / practice. Critical evaluation of the nature and construction of the knowledge underpinning current organisational research and policy / practice.

  6. Professional Doctorates at The University of Northampton Learning outcomes (2) Subject-specific skills Conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge, and to adapt project design in response to unforeseen factors. Advanced knowledge and understanding of a range of quantitative and qualitative methods typically used business and organisational research. Make informed independent judgements on complex issues in an area of business / organisational policy / practice often with incomplete data.

  7. Professional Doctorates at The University of Northampton Learning outcomes (3) Key skills Effectively communicate complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences using a range of appropriate technologies. Demonstrate research leadership in a professional area through the promotion of research capability and mentorship, contributing to the development of new techniques, technologies, ideas, approaches. Demonstrate the qualities and transferrable skills needed for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and largely autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations. Apply innovative approaches to solving complex problems.

  8. Professional Doctorates at The University of Northampton Example: Doctorate of Professional Practice in Health and Social Care Principles of Research Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis Developing Research Leadership and Management Reflections on Professional Practice Research Thesis

  9. Professional Doctorates at The University of Northampton Example: The Northampton DBA Principles of Research Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis Developing Leadership in Business Research Reflecting on Business Practice Research Thesis

  10. Professional Doctorates at The University of Northampton Quality Assurance Hybrid of taught and research degree processes Structures reflect ‘research degree’ programme identiy

  11. Professional Doctorates at The University of Northampton External points of reference QAA Doctoral Degrees Characteristics QAA Quality Code Chapter B11 UK Council for Graduate Education Professional Doctorates in the UK ABS Guidelines for the DBA AMBA Criteria for Accreditation of DBA Programmes

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