Art and Design, Professional Doctorate

This course takes a practical approach, linking work-based problems to personal and professional development. It is research-based and equal to a PhD, but has been designed to meet the needs of those working in the creative professions.

A Professional Doctorate at Nottingham Trent University demands commitment, energy and hard work. It offers a stimulating and enjoyable experience with the award of a valued and valuable qualification. The course has been designed to meet the needs of people in demanding jobs.

The Professional Doctorate Programme (PDP) offers three degrees. You can register for one of the following:

• Doctor of Digital Media
• Doctor of Fashion Industry
• Doctor of Fine Art.

You will complete your research project alongside other students from a range of professional settings including:

• Education
• Social Science
• Law.

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Course content

The Professional Doctorate Programme (PDP) links work-based problems to personal and professional development. It is a research-based qualification equal to that of a PhD. The programme has been designed to meet the needs of working creative professionals.

The PDP will:

• help you explore the relationship between theory and practice;
• give you an opportunity to develop judgement, foresight and problem analysis;
• help you use theoretical and philosophically tuned forensic skills for your research material;
• develop your ability to design and implement a research project in your professional and educational fields;
• develop you as both a reflective and reflexive practitioner who has the adaptability to deal with organisational change and ambiguity;
• develop skills which will enable you to communicate efficiently with both academic and professional.

Find out more about the PDP programme structure.

Assessment

The award of the Professional Doctorate will be made on the completion of six pieces of assessed work. Where appropriate, some of these pieces may be submitted as a combination of writing and creative practice.

Study resources and support

Study Circles will be formed at the start of the programme which will operate throughout the three years. The circles are intended to provide a mechanism for mutual support and you will be required to meet at least once each term.

You will be assigned two supervisors to support in your research, and will be entitled to a specified number of hours for supervisory meetings.

Access will be provided to the University's impressive facilities, including the multimillion pound art and design specific Bonington building.