Six years part-time
These professional doctorates are specifically designed to meet the needs of professionals to investigate or critically study a topic of interest. These professional doctorates have an emphasis on more applied contributions to professional knowledge and practice.
They provide researchers with the opportunity to demonstrate and develop knowledge and skills necessary to undertake and complete a practical research and development project. These professional doctorates are ideal if you are seeking recognition and further development at the highest level, whether professionally or in academia. A key feature of the professional doctorates is that they have a structured course design, including taught elements to develop research skills and reflective practice.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Urban governance and regeneration
- Culture and heritage-based regeneration
- Housing policy
- International disaster planning perspectives
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
Please ensure you include the following with your submission
- Your research proposal - you are advised to read through the research proposal guidance
- A statement of purpose (maximum 1000 words) that should include
- What knowledge, skills, and training would you bring to the proposed research? This may include relevant academic study, relevant experience as a professional or practitioner, and any specific training in research skills/methods
- Why do you want to undertake this research at Leeds Beckett University?
- How does the proposed research relate to your career goals?
- Scanned copies of your degree certificates (e.g. undergraduate or masters degree certificates) and transcripts
- Scanned copies of your English language qualification
- A current CV, you should include your employment history or other professional experience, including internships
- An academic reference
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 5,169 AUD / year (≈ 2,714 GBP / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 4,444 AUD / year (≈ 2,333 GBP / year)
Living costs
Leeds, United Kingdom: 1,213-2,101 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available for this programme. See the programme website for full details.
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