Professional Doctorate in Agriculture

The aim of this Professional Doctorate programme is to produce a qualification which, whilst being equivalent in status and challenge to a PhD, is more appropriate for those pursuing professional rather than academic careers. Our DAg programme comprises taught modules and two work-based research projects, carried out through two-day workshops, distance learning and a mixture of live and virtual supervisory meetings. While the primary academic focus is on the completion of an advanced piece of research, the collaborative route provided by a work-based research project provides an ideal opportunity to embed new knowledge in the workplace and ensure that research is relevant to industry. As such, it is crucial that a student's employer is supportive of both their research aims and the time commitment that the proposed research will involve. Self-employed students should aim to undertake research which will be closely aligned to their business.

Entry Requirements: Candidates must hold a 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in agricultural /biological science or a closely related discipline, or equivalent, with at least two years relevant experience in a responsible position in the agri-food sector. Other Requirements Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application. Students need to have an 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component. TOEFL: 93 with minimum component scores: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17.