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Professional Doctoratesat The University of Northampton
Growth of Professional Doctorates
Professional Doctoratesat The University of Northampton
Since the 1990s, a range of professionally-focused doctorates has emerged alongside the traditional PhD
(QAA 2011)
What is a Professional Doctorate?
Professional Doctoratesat The University of Northampton
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
Our professional doctorate framework
Professional Doctoratesat The University of Northampton
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
Learning outcomes (1)
Professional Doctoratesat The University of Northampton
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.
Learning outcomes (2)
Professional Doctoratesat The University of Northampton
Subject-specific skillsConceptualise, 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.
Learning outcomes (3)
Professional Doctoratesat The University of Northampton
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.
Example: Doctorate of Professional Practice in Health and Social
Care
Professional Doctoratesat The University of Northampton
Principles of Research
Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis
Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis
Developing Research Leadership and Management
Reflections on Professional Practice
Research Thesis
Example: The Northampton DBA
Professional Doctoratesat The University of Northampton
Principles of Research
Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis
Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis
Developing Leadership in Business Research
Reflecting on Business Practice
Research Thesis
Quality Assurance
Professional Doctoratesat The University of Northampton
Hybrid of taught and research degree processes
Structures reflect ‘research degree’ programme identiy
External points of reference
Professional Doctoratesat The University of Northampton
QAA Doctoral Degrees Characteristics
QAA Quality Code Chapter B11
UK Council for Graduate Education Professional Doctorates in the
UK
ABS Guidelines for the DBAAMBA Criteria for Accreditation of DBA Programmes
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