Professional Doctorate in Science and Engineering DProf 36 months PHD Programme By Anglia Ruskin University |TopUniversities

Professional Doctorate in Science and Engineering DProf

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

8,350 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Combine doctoral research with your full-time career, and make a substantial contribution to the development of professional practice in your area. We can offer supervision in specialisms including ecology, conservation and animal behaviour and welfare, biomedical and forensic sciences, built environment, computing, medical and mechanical engineering, molecular biology, psychology or sport and exercise science.

We’ve designed the courses for maximum flexibility. We know that busy professionals need to fit their studies around their other commitments. Indeed, this is a requirement with this practice-led doctorate which depends on a very strong synergy between your doctoral studies and your work practice. Throughout your studies you’ll have access to our online learning management system used to complement the workshop activities. Each year there’ll be five weekend workshops and five supervisory sessions on campus where you will meet fellow professionals from many disciplines, in a critical but highly supportive setting.

The programme is split into two distinct stages. In stage 1, you’ll complete the following four 30 credit modules as part of the research and development phase:
  • Advanced Professional Practice
  • Theoretical Perspectives of Advanced Professional Practice
  • Advanced Research Design
  • Advanced Data Collection and Analysis
In stage 2 you’ll produce a 60,000 word thesis based on original research developed from Stage 1 and linked to your professional practice. You can complete your studies in 36-48 months, exiting with a Professional Masters (MProf) or the full Professional Doctorate (DProf) qualification.

Explore our schools to find subject specialist supervisors in the many disciplines spanning our Faculty of Science and Engineering.

  • School of Computing and Information Science
  • School of Engineering and the Built Environment
  • School of Life Sciences
  • School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science
You'll be part of a dynamic research community in the Faculty of Science and Engineering with our Global Sustainability Institute and research groups, and conferences, seminars and workshops which take place regularly throughout the year.

All your subject specific studies will be enhanced and supported by our University-wide training sessions, where you'll gain important research expertise in areas like ethics, presentations, intellectual property and digital scholarship.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Combine doctoral research with your full-time career, and make a substantial contribution to the development of professional practice in your area. We can offer supervision in specialisms including ecology, conservation and animal behaviour and welfare, biomedical and forensic sciences, built environment, computing, medical and mechanical engineering, molecular biology, psychology or sport and exercise science.

We’ve designed the courses for maximum flexibility. We know that busy professionals need to fit their studies around their other commitments. Indeed, this is a requirement with this practice-led doctorate which depends on a very strong synergy between your doctoral studies and your work practice. Throughout your studies you’ll have access to our online learning management system used to complement the workshop activities. Each year there’ll be five weekend workshops and five supervisory sessions on campus where you will meet fellow professionals from many disciplines, in a critical but highly supportive setting.

The programme is split into two distinct stages. In stage 1, you’ll complete the following four 30 credit modules as part of the research and development phase:
  • Advanced Professional Practice
  • Theoretical Perspectives of Advanced Professional Practice
  • Advanced Research Design
  • Advanced Data Collection and Analysis
In stage 2 you’ll produce a 60,000 word thesis based on original research developed from Stage 1 and linked to your professional practice. You can complete your studies in 36-48 months, exiting with a Professional Masters (MProf) or the full Professional Doctorate (DProf) qualification.

Explore our schools to find subject specialist supervisors in the many disciplines spanning our Faculty of Science and Engineering.

  • School of Computing and Information Science
  • School of Engineering and the Built Environment
  • School of Life Sciences
  • School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science
You'll be part of a dynamic research community in the Faculty of Science and Engineering with our Global Sustainability Institute and research groups, and conferences, seminars and workshops which take place regularly throughout the year.

All your subject specific studies will be enhanced and supported by our University-wide training sessions, where you'll gain important research expertise in areas like ethics, presentations, intellectual property and digital scholarship.

Admission Requirements

61+
6.5+
176+
120+
88+
Entry to the professional doctorate programme will normally require a first or upper second class honours degree. You’re also expected to have extensive professional experience, together with the opportunity to undertake research related to your current role and organisation.

International students
  • If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent test score).
  • It's possible that research in this area will need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate. If we make you an offer to study with us we'll also give you the information you need to apply to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for your ATAS certificate. Receiving the ATAS certificate takes approximately four weeks.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course. Before starting the course, we recommend that you check our technical requirements for online learning.

02 Jul 2026
3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
2,502 GBP
International
8,350 GBP

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