Doctor of Professional Studies - Transdisciplinary at Middlesex University

Programme overview

This programme is designed to help the individual practitioner respond to the complex, high level challenges that show up in their work. One of the distinctive features of high-level professional practice is the extent to which we are required to negotiate our way across a complex, changing, professional landscape. As transdisciplinary practitioners, we work in organisational, social and political environments that call for agility and imagination, stretching our professional expertise and challenging our personal values.

Duration: 3-7 years part-time | Study mode: online | Intake: September 2026 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Participants on this programme are often well established in their field and decide to undertake a Professional Doctorate either to enhance their skills and knowledge in their present role or to advance their career. Many testify to the way their understanding of themselves and their agency and their influence on their practice domain has been transformed.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry. Suitable candidates will have: Fluency in written and oral English in diverse work practices and cultures. Experience within the work environment, which is essential. Previous experience of higher education is not a prerequisite. Significant professional experience, including collaboration with, and development of, others. Eligibility. UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course. There are two entry points every academic year, in September and in January. The head of this programme is Associate Professor, Kate Maguire. It is a competitive programme with limited places. So it's important that you have a conversation with the Admissions Lead for this programme before applying. A chat will be the opportunity to find out more about the process and decide whether you want to proceed to application. Apply for this course. Get answers from our Unibuddy student ambassadors. View our range of student ambassadors. Fees and funding. The fees below refer to the 2026/27 academic year unless otherwise stated. UK students1. Part-time students: £6,400 per year. International students2. Part-time students: £9,050 per year. No additional costs. The following study tools are included in your fees. Free access to the resources, learning materials and software you need to succeed on your course. Free laptop loans for up to 24 hours. Free specialist software for your course. Free printing for academic paperwork. Financial support. You may be eligible for one of ou

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,400 a year (2026/27). Full-time rate. Part-time students: £6,400 per year (not included). Source

International applicants: GBP 9,050 a year (2026/27). Full-time rate. Part-time students: £9,050 per year (not included). Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3-7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply-for-research-degrees/

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