Professional Practice Community & Social Care: Policy & Practice, DProf

University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom, Preston

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University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom , Preston

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Distance Learning

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 7 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 2,500 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Professional Practice Community & Social Care: Policy & Practice, DProf

About

Our unique Doctor of Professional Practice qualification in Community Social Care Policy and Practice is delivered entirely online, offering you a flexible route into doctorate-level study. Its aimed at current social work, care and community professionals who want to develop advanced research skills which will empower them to have a positive impact on practice and policy.

This course is being reapproved under the Universitys normal cycle of review. As such, the course structure and content may be changed to enable the University to deliver a better quality of educational experience to students.

Are you interested in developing the skills you need to make sense of the social world within which your profession operates? This course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills you need to undertake research in community practice, social work, social care and policy.

It will enable you to make an original contribution to professional knowledge through advanced academic enquiry. Youll develop an understanding of how applied research can inform, develop and impact upon professional community practice and the development of social policy.

As well as learning how to understand and undertake research, youll discover how to appraise and synthesise a substantial body of knowledge at the forefront of your discipline and harness it to bring about positive change in your area of practice .

This is the first course within the UK to deliver totally online doctoral study. Through various interactive online learning opportunities, youll develop your own supportive research community.
Because its delivered totally online, you can work flexibly and fit the demands of this course around your everyday work and other commitments.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Please note the requirements below are indicative only

1 year of study at a recognised Community College with an average GPA of 2.49/Satisfactory /C/65%.

Please note the requirements below are indicative only

2 or 3 year Diploma/Associate Degree from a recognised Community College with a score of: 76% or B or GPA 3.00 (Very Good).

Excellence Scholarship

Below are the criteria for the award of the Excellence scholarships, further information of which can be found on your country page.

Excellence

2 or 3 year Diploma/Associate Degree from a recognised Community College with a score of: 94% or GPA 4.

Advanced entry:

Excellence

84% / B+ / Excellent / GPA 3.64/4.

Please note the requirements below are indicative only

Bachelor Degree from Government/ Recognised Private University GPA 2.5/4 or C+ or 62% (‘Good’).

Excellence Scholarship

Below are the criteria for the award of the Excellence scholarships, further information of which can be found on your country page.

Excellence

84% / B+ / Excellent / GPA 3.64/4.

Our entry requirements will vary depending on the individual course and the year of entry and the below are indicative only. Any reference to typical entry qualification or grades stated on the website are provided as a guide only. There is no guarantee that applicants who have, or are predicted to achieve, grades equivalent to or exceeding typical entry qualifications or grade will be made an offer by the University of Central Lancashire.

English Program Requirements

If your academic and/or English language qualifications are not sufficient to allow for direct entry to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes, you may wish to consider one of our Undergraduate or Master Foundation Programmes, offered at the University of Central Lancashire by ONCampus. Successful completion of this programme can guarantee entry to a wide range of programmes with us.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 2,500 / year

How to Apply

To apply for one of our postgraduate taught programmes, you will need to complete our postgraduate online application form.

Before you get started, you will need a few details to hand to complete your application. This includes your personal details, any transcript information from your undergraduate study and referee information. You may also be required to write a personal statement to show evidence of a prior interest in the subject or profession.

If you are experiencing any issues with completing the online application form, please contact our Admissions team:

[email protected]
+44(0)1772 892444