You create knowledge that advances practice using research skills, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving and knowledge translation skills, along with analytical and conceptual abilities.The concept of professional practice is an overarching term that defines all occupations involving actions rooted in context; actions that are underpinned by education and a body of knowledge. This course fosters innovation and creativity, giving you the opportunity to critically analyse, synthesise and enhance concepts, meanings and intentions that underpin the theoretical dimensions of actions relating to your professional practice or discipline. The DrPP helps you independently enhance the knowledge that determines and defines your professional focus on practice. The professional focus of the DrPP is defined by a piece of advanced independent work specific to your area of professional practice.The DrPP course contains three level 8 taught modules (120 credits) and an independent research project (300 credits) that is assessed by a viva voce examination. You can complete this course as a full-time or part-time student, taking advantage of the flexibility available through attendance, distance learning, or a combination of both. The course structure is dependent on whether your mode of study is full-time or part-time.Full-time routeYou study Developing Contemporary and Novel Research and Project Focused Negotiated Learning in the first year, and receive support with academic writing ready to undertake your Professional Practice Doctoral Research Project, which you work on throughout the duration of the course. In Year 2, you study Strategies for Dissemination.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 3 Year(s)

Fees: GBP17000

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2027	Middlesbrough

Entry requirements for Teesside University

The DrPP course is suitable for applicants who may have substantial industry experience and wish to study a doctoral-level qualification that relates directly to and draws from their professional practice.

The admission criteria to the DrPP course is outlined below:

• applicants who have completed the equivalent of 120 level 7 credits in the form of a postgraduate diploma or Master’s or MPhil course normally within the last five years

• applicants who completed a postgraduate diploma or Master’s qualification outside of five years will normally need to demonstrate currency of the qualification through two years professional experience in a relevant field supported by an employer’s letter confirming the applicant uses the learning regularly in practice, or provide modules of equivalent learning

• all applicants, both UK based and international will take part in a pre-admission discussion designed to explore student expectations and appropriateness for the course. This takes place through the use of digital platforms.

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Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Teesside University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.