Professional Doctorate

Experienced professionals seeking to apply their industry knowledge in innovative ways would benefit from pursuing a professional doctorate or other doctorate for working professionals. These degrees distinguish themselves from PhDs through their emphasis on independent research aimed at enhancing practical application within one's field.

Course Overview

Professional doctorates recognise the expertise gained through years of practical experience in domains like education, psychology, or healthcare. The research component centers on utilising established theories and methods to strengthen professional practice for leadership roles. Alternatively, PhD research focuses on advancing the boundaries of knowledge through novel ideas and perspectives.

Completing a professional doctorate can help chart a customised career path. Trainees gain a deeper understanding across various specialisations, which enables candidates to opt for administrative positions leveraging their specialised knowledge and competencies. Whether broadening the horizon of their knowledge or problem-solving skills, a professional doctorate cultivates leadership skills preparing individuals for the evolving needs within their expertise.

Degree Recognition

The prestigious Professional Doctorate conferred by East Bridge University is universally acknowledged as an international qualification that attracts students from all across the globe. While most global employers recognise the value of a Professional Doctorate, you must first confirm its acceptance in your home or destination country, if you intend to work abroad.

Eligibility

To be eligible to pursue a Professional Doctorate, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

A recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in the relevant field of study.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Verified score of a standardised test such as IELTS 6.0, or its equivalent.

Course Curriculum

Coursework 1 - 30 Credits: Conducting Accurate Internet Research
Coursework 2: 30 Credits- Introduction to Research
Dissertation (10,000 words research): 90 Credits
Viva Voce (Thesis defense): 30 Credits

Duration

The duration of a Professional Doctorate in Teaching and Learning is generally 36 months. Our Program Officers will help you throughout the course to complete the course in an accelerated process.

Application Process

The candidate needs to fill up the application form from our website
After the successful submission of the application form, the candidate receives an email from our enrollment department with detailed instructions
The candidate is required to fill up the admission evaluation form and submit their updated resume
Upon the acceptance of enrollment, the candidate receives a provisional offer letter with course fee, payment plan, and admissible scholarship if any
After the confirmation, the candidate is required to make the payment for the course fee which marks the end of the application process