Professional DoctoratesPart-time

Doctor of Professional Studies in Negotiated Management Specialism DProf

University of ChesterChester, United Kingdom
Level
Professional Doctorates
Duration
4 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Business Studies
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

Our DProf is designed for high-performing professionals to stimulate organisational, national or international development and contribute to wider debates in their field. Innovative research solutions are now required to tackle the challenging circumstances facing contemporary organisations. Our DProf participants positively engage with these challenges as active members of our research community. Our aim is to develop leading practitioner-researchers who inspire strategic change and contribute to wider debates in our areas of expertise.

Entry requirements

Other conditionsinterview · …typically need to demonstrate the following within their application and interview: Be employed or self-employed, and be in a position to influence organisational, sectoral or national policy; and An Honours…
Degree2:1 · or above

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent

Fees

International students: £7,814 per year (2026/27) — More on International fees

UK students: £5,006 per year (2025/26) — More on UK fees

Start dates

Oct 2026

Application deadline

Rolling admissions - apply early for visa processing

Campus

  • Online, United Kingdom

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Scholarships at University of Chester

2 for this level
  • Chevening Scholarship
  • International Alumni Scholarship
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Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 23,200

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Chester, North West, United Kingdom

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