DProf Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Theology and Religious Studies

... United Kingdom
... University of Chester

Course Overview

This course supports practitioner-researchers who, with a doctorate and a research profile, can go on to achieve their personal and professional aspirations, and make a difference in their context.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

General Eligibility

A Master’s degree in Theology and Religious Studies or a related discipline is required.

Candidates not possessing a Master’s degree should have a 1st class or 2:1 honors degree and evidence of prior learning or experience equivalent to Master’s-level study.

Applicants not meeting these requirements are considered on a case-by-case basis.

A research proposal (maximum of two pages) is also required as part of your application.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Humanities and Social Sciences


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Campus Name

Exton Park


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

7515,


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