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Professional doctorates

Professional doctorates are aimed at working professionals who have advanced research interests, and would like to use applied research to solve problems in their field.

They allow you to study for a number of years to achieve an internationally recognised qualification and an advanced level of skills and knowledge.

They are sometimes referred to as a “doctorate by practice” or “industrial doctorate”. A good example in the UK is the EngD or Doctorate of Engineering, where the research undertaken relates to a topic specified by an industrial sponsor.

Our most popular professional doctorates are in the following areas: