Eva Burrows College
Doctor of Professional Practice
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Doctor of Professional Practice is designed for experienced practitioners to develop advanced knowledge and skills relevant to their professional context. It equips mature professionals to develop their research competency and their critically reflective practice, and to further develop their theoretical knowledge
Students undertake advanced coursework and independent supervised research, integrating critical thinking, spiritual awareness, and theological engagement with a body of knowledge and lived experience through enquiry-based research to address complex problems and initiate positive and sustainable change in their professional context. By engaging with theory and practice, candidates contribute in significant ways to the application of knowledge and/or practice within diverse professional contexts.
Delivery mode
Eva Burrows College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants may only be admitted by the School of Graduate Research Committee. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission. The Committee takes into consideration the applicant's potential to undertake research, quality and feasibility of the research proposal, availability of appropriate supervision, and employer or referee reports.
Applicants for the Doctor of Professional Practice must have completed four years of full-time tertiary study or part-time equivalent relevant to their professional practice and five years' work experience in the chosen field of professional practice. Applicants are only admitted to the Doctor of Professional Practice if they satisfy the School of Graduate Research Committee that they have the professional and academic experience to undertake research which contributes to knowledge in an area of professional practice.
Admission is by written application and interview with the DPP Coordinator, and one other research active university faculty member designated by the School of Graduate Research Committee. Applicants must provide:
- A brief description of the proposed area of research including a clear statement of its relevance to the professional context;
- Detailed evidence of professional experience relevant to the proposed area of research;
- A substantial piece of writing regarding a complex issue or issues in either a professional or research setting of no less than 6,000 words or equivalent, as approved by the School of Graduate Research Committee;
- Either a letter of support from an employer or the names of two referees who can provide information in support of their application.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Doctor of Professional Practice will prepare you for the following roles.
About Eva Burrows College
Eva Burrows College offers a full pathway of training and education, from personal study, through vocational training, to higher education degrees that is delivered through our schools and vocational training sites. You can choose to learn with us at one of our schools, live with us at a residential campus, study online from home or call us and we can come and deliver training at your location.
