Professional Doctorate Social Services Management at University of Essex

Programme overview

A part-time professional doctorate for people in, or aspiring to, senior practice, education or management appointments in health or social care. It combines two workplace-based portfolios, taught research methods modules and a 40,000-word dissertation.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 5-6 years part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core taught modules include Literature Review and Critical Appraisal, Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation, and Theory and Method in Health Research (15 credits each), plus Professional Portfolio 1 and 2 (30 credits each), followed by a 40,000-word dissertation.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates to work and lead within complex multi-professional health and social care environments and to contribute to local and national provision through critical appraisal of practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to UK applicants only. Applicants should be registered with a UK regulatory body where appropriate, be currently employed in management, practice or education or in a senior position in a health or social care organisation, and hold a Masters qualification or equivalent. The application requires two academic references, transcripts or certificates, a language certificate if relevant, a 500-word personal statement and a 300-word description of managerial responsibilities.

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 5-6 years part-time

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