Overview
This Doctor of Professional Studies course at University of the West of Scotland combines the art and science of professional practice and the concept of reflective practice with relevant academic theory helping you to apply this to the investigation/exploration of problems.
Features
- Many professionals come to the programme as they are preparing to move into senior leadership roles in the profession and find the programme an extremely useful way to enliven change design with cutting edge theory, deepen their understanding of transformative change and support change with reflective practice.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Because the programme is offered on a blended part-time basis and has a focus on professional practice there is no interruption to your earning power.
- The DProf is interdisciplinary, and recognises that real world professional practice problems are dynamic and complex.
- The course will facilitate an investigation into the contemporary issues facing your profession and to make a contribution to professional knowledge that is applied and practical in nature.
- The DProf allows you to develop transferable skills in advanced applied research as well as in-depth expertise specifically related to your profession through a two year taught phase before moving on to research phase with supervision in which you will complete a piece of applied research and defend the resulting thesis.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- Candidates usually hold a Masters level degree or equivalent research experience, have professional experience and are in a position to facilitate applied research within their organisation.
- Have an IELTS score as follows: overall score of 6.5
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 30,890 AUD / year (≈ 16,275 GBP / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 6,833 AUD / year (≈ 3,600 GBP / year)
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Doctor of Professional Studies.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 2026-10-07
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-11-30
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD; Deadline: 2026-11-15
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant: 19000 GBP; Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 2027-02-28
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant: 6000 USD; Deadline: 2027-01-31
- Boustany Cambridge Pembroke Scholarship in Philosophy — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 2027-03-31
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2026-10-31
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-03-01
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 2027-01-13
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD; Deadline: 2026-12-31
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant: 22500 GBP; Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 2026-12-31
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD; Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD; Deadline: 2027-01-11