Creative Arts - Creative Practice, DProf
The Professional Doctorate has practice at the forefront of the research through testing defined methodologies, developing your own personal and professional curiosity in a specific area of academic interest, to gain invaluable skills and knowledge to progress your career and creative goals.
Ultimately to make a contribution to new and original knowledge in your chosen field; in a supportive framework within a supervisory team, who will help you develop your research topic and keep you on track.
At level seven specific research methods are introduced and developed according to the specific intention of each individual student. Planning and management of projects are tested according to the direction of the research. Developments in practice are scaled to suit the wider goals for level eight, but also be in keeping with expectations for masters level study
At level eight the research focus is articulated towards approval by a Research Degree board. Pilots projects are tested through rigorous planning and techniques are explored through practice, context and reflective evaluation.
Student are thereby prepared for the Doctorate Arts Practice whereby they fully realise a practice-based doctorate arts project that makes a significant contribution to original knowledge. Leading through to the Viva Voce whereby the individual is able to defend their specific contribution to original knowledge.
Campus Information
Preston
There are a variety of different ways you can access our Preston city campus, whether by rail, road or air. Preston is well served by the M6 motorway both north and south and excellent cross country rail links. There are also two major international airports in Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
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PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
55% in bachelor degree
70% in Year 12 English*
Or
70% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 65%
Or
Standard English language entry requirements – IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
GCSE or O-Level English Grade C - Grade C
A Level English Language - Grade C
TOEFL iBT including Special At Home Edition - 88 (with minimum grades of 21 in each component)
UCLan Test of English Language Level (TELL) - Merit (75%) with no component below pass (65%)
Pearson Test of EnglishAcademic - 61 with minimum of 55 in each component
Applicants for entry to level seven are welcome with qualifications in subjects across the arts and are required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to creative practice. If applicants do not have the preferred entry qualifications, they will be considered with equivalent qualifications or if they can demonstrate how they will benefit from this course and achieve timely completion.
Applicants who already possess an equivalent master’s level degree may gain direct entry to the level eight modules (the practitioner-researcher component of the course) if there is sufficient parity between the existing degree and the proposed practitioner-research. Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may be claimed in relation to this course up to a maximum of 180 Level 7 Credits.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
41100 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A