‘The Doctor of Professional Studies is a research integrated, professional practice degree. It provides candidates with a course of supervised research and study that focuses on creativity, innovation and enterprise to generate and apply new knowledge and skills in a range of professions and occupations. You will already have a solid education background but now find yourself dealing with more complex issues and demands. The Doctor of Professional Studies acknowledges your professional experience and leverages them to produce four research tasks followed by execution of a research project and preparation of a research thesis. which makes a significant original contribution to knowledge. The course is governed by the Research Higher Degree Course Rules, which provides details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis.”
Doctor of Professional Studies graduates aim for high level professional positions that allow them to inform and influence within their chosen field of employment. This doctoral level research integrated, workplace-engaged course is designed to enhance career opportunities to make distinctive, strategic, innovative contributions in a variety of workplaces and communities. The expert, specialised cognitive, technical and research skills developed through this course are widely applicable in many professions.
Duration | 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | No information available at this time |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. |
Expected Hours of Study | Information not available |
Course Type | Research Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | DProfSt |
AQF Level | Level 10: Doctoral Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2023
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |