Occupational Psychology - Prof Doc

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Whilst individuals may be directed, where appropriate, to take selected modules from the School’s relevant Masters Courses, the programme itself consists of work towards the doctoral thesis only. This is structured according to set criteria for specified thesis components, which include a case study and an intervention process analysis that are typically examples from the candidate’s own professional practice. Furthermore, the thesis consists of a substantial empirical study and a critical literature review. A Prologue and Epilogue tie the thesis components together, highlighting both the overarching theme of the thesis and the reflective process of professional development that has been undertaken by the practitioner researcher. The expected word count for each of the thesis components is as follows:

• Prologue – 1000 to 1500 words,
• Case Study 6000 words (if two linked cases each 3000 words)
• Intervention Process Analysis – 5000 words
• Critical Literature Review – 5000 words
• Empirical Research Project – 25000 words
• Epilogue – 1000 to 1500 words

Applicants who seek to fulfil the requirements of the doctorate based on work already completed can do so in respect of all components except the critical literature review.