Doctor of Professional Practice DProf - (Research)

Further study

Opportunities

A research degree can open new career opportunities in commercial research and development, consultancy, or could lead you to starting your own business. You may alternatively consider a career in academia.You may wish to undertake research to contribute to your knowledge of a specialist subject, or develop your employability by enhancing your skills in project management and analysis.

Where Next

When undertaking a research degree at BU, you will develop research skills in your specific project area and discipline, and you will also have an opportunity to develop wider, transferable skills which will assist in your future employment, whether within or outside academia.

The Research Methodology & Skills Programme will enable you to enhance your abilities in areas which are not necessarily discipline-specific.

An added benefit is the opportunity to meet researchers from other academic schools at BU and gain from their experiences, skills, and perspectives.

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Key Facts

Next start dates:
September 2012, September 2013

Location:
Executive Business Centre

School:
The Media School,

Duration:
3-6 years part-time

Delivery method:
Part-time

Entry requirements:
M-level degree in a related subject, with at least a Merit in a related subject, plus a minimum of 3 years related and continuous work experience OR
Bachelors degree (2.1) in a related subject, plus a minimum of 5 years related and continuous work experience.
Further details about entry requirements

Relevant subjects:
Media related

If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or above.
International entry requirements

Course reference:
DPPMP

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