PgCert / PgDip / MRes / PhD Professional Doctorate
Course overview
The Professional Doctorate is a flexible, practice-based research degree designed for experienced professionals who want to make a meaningful impact in their field. Unlike a traditional PhD, this programme is tailored for working professionals who are ready to undertake rigorous research directly within their own professional context.
Key highlights
- Flexible, practice-based research degree for experienced professionals
- Research undertaken directly within your own professional context
- Tailored for working professionals rather than traditional PhD candidates
- Exit awards available at PgCert, PgDip and MRes levels
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include the relevant subject; or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
RGU Financial Award for MBA Students
10% discount towards tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesRGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students
Value - £5,000 discount on postgraduate fees.
Up to £5,000RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students
Students from Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal will receive a £4,000 discount. All other countries listed will receive a £3,000 discount.
RGU International Student Discount for Research Students
£3,000 discount towards postgraduate research tuition fees.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Senior manager
- Organisational development consultant
- Policy adviser
- Practitioner researcher
- Strategic leader
- Lecturer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3,442 | International: £3,442
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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