Engineering - Doctorate - Qualifier Module

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.

When applying please enter the module code PP8001 on the relevant section of the application

1 Semester - 12 week module beginning in January 2026

Course Start Date: Spring 2026