University of Hertfordshire

Professional Doctorate in Engineering

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

This Professional Doctorate in Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire is designed to work easily with their career and the company they are employed by. The course gives them a high-level, dedicated way to look at key engineering challenges. The main purpose is to help students get advanced research and leadership skills, such as managing change, so they can solve the complex problems in modern engineering.

 

The final grade is based on a collection of their research work (a portfolio), which is more flexible than a normal PhD thesis that only covers one subject. This portfolio must focus on one main topic that connects technical changes, business methods, or better working processes directly to their professional careers.

Key highlights

  • Designed to integrate with your work and host organisation
  • Investigates important current and future engineering issues at doctoral level
  • Develops leadership, change management and innovation management skills
  • Supervisory guidance on your portfolio, specialist skills and research
  • Periodic attendance at the University alongside employment

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0. TOEFL 550 (213 CBT) or equivalent is required for those for whom English is not their first language.

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000

  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750

  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Chartered Engineer
  • Engineering Manager
  • Research and Development Manager
  • Innovation Manager
  • Technical Director
  • Senior Research Engineer

Career opportunities

This doctorate programme prepares graduates for senior roles requiring a combination of technical knowledge and strategic leadership. Major career paths include:

 

  • Future Technological Leader

  • Senior Technical Manager

  • High-Level Research and Development (R&D) Professional

  • Engineering Consultant/Advisor

  • Industry-based Technical Specialist

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the Professional Doctorate in Engineering in the University of Hertfordshire is £18,800. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

Applications for the Professional  Doctorate in Engineering course must be submitted through the University of Hertfordshire application system. For more about the application, speak to one of our trained counsellors for more information and assistance with the process. Contact the trained counsellors at AHZ.

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