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Brief Description
This module PP8001 aims to introduce students to the requirements of a Professional Doctorate (Engineering) - PDEng . It is aimed at those who have an interest in starting doctoral level studies related to their professional practice.
During this module, students will prepare a Research Proposal Portfolio which they will submit and present to an Academic Board.
To find out more about the Professional Doctorate (Engineering) visit the programme page.
Duration:
- 12 week module beginning in January
Download Qualifer module brochure.
When applying please enter the module code PP8001 on the relevant section of the application.
The module involves a reflective component exploring the following:
- What is a doctorate?
- How to develop a professional portfolio?
- What is knowledge - academic and professional knowledge?
- Philosophy of research. Professional development.
- The Engineer as a Professional. Delivering a unique contribution to professional knowledge.
- Identification and assessment of on-going research within their profession; Engineering Ethics, Engineers in Society, Responsibility in Engineering.
Participants will be required to identify a problem that is significant to their industry or profession to propose an appropriate approach to solving this problem. This problem definition will form the basis of a submission to the Professional Doctorate in Engineering Academic Board.
- Mid January - Qualifier Module Information day on campus
- End of Jan to Mid March
- Various support contact points delivered online
- Library (how to use) session
- Academic Writing
- Q&A sessions with Course Director
- Q&A sessions with programme team.
- Mid/End March - Research Proposal Submission
- End March/Early April - Research Proposal Presentation
Note: as a preparatory programme for the PDEng, the same entry requirements apply
- Candidates would typically hold a 2.1 honours degree in a relevant area and five years’ experience.
€250