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Choosing the Right Programme: A Guide to Postgraduate Study

Dr. Brian Ellis discusses the factors to consider when choosing a postgraduate program, including time commitments, program options, and aligning with personal and professional needs. Explore the available Masters Framework and Professional Doctorate Framework options.

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Choosing the Right Programme: A Guide to Postgraduate Study

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  1. The Winning Ticket Dr Brian Ellis Director of Programmes (ProfD) & Post Graduate Framework Coordinator

  2. Choosing the right programme • Do you know why you wish to undertake p/g study? • Is the time right? • How much study time will I need? • Are you looking for subject specific or profession specific? • Do you want to design the programme around your needs or your employers requirements • Do you want to undertake a module, certificate, PgDip, MSc or Doctorate • Not sure what option to select, talk to us!

  3. Masters Framework • MSc/PgD/PgC Physiotherapy • MSc/PgD/PgC Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy • MSc/PgD/PgC Health & Social Care Education • MSc/PgD/PgC Advanced Nursing • MSc/PgD/PgC Midwifery • MSc/PgD/PgC Perinatal Mental Health • MSc/PgD/PgC Telehealth

  4. Masters Framework • MSc/PgD/PgC Advancing Practice in Primary Care • MSc/PgD/PgC Advanced Practice with Older People • MSc/PgD/PgC Diagnostic Imaging • MSc/PgD/PgC Medical Ultrasound • MSc/PgD/PgC Optimal Heart Failure Care • MSc/PgD/PgC Sexual Health • MSc/PgD/PgC Advancing Practice in Health and Social Care • PgC Counselling Skills

  5. Masters Framework • MSc/PgD/PgC Podiatric Medicine • MSc/PgD/PgC Podiatric Surgery • MSc/PgD/PgC Public Health • MSc/PgD/PgC European Midwifery • MSc/PgD/PgC Community Health • PgD Specialist community public Health Nursing (with integrated Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing (V100)

  6. Programme Structure • 120 credits of Core modules • Research Methods (30) • Leadership (30) • Dissertation (60) • 60 Subject/profession Specific • 2x 30 or 4 X 15 • 90 credits of Core modules • Research Methods (30) • Dissertation (60) • 90 Subject/profession Specific • 3 x30 or 6 x15

  7. In summary Have you reviewed the options and spoken to a range of people? Can you succinctly explain why I want to study a particular programme and I am I realistic in the benefits that accrue from the journey? Is the time right for me and my family? Is my programme choice right given the changing landscape? Do I really know what it will entail in terms of cost, commitment and benefit?

  8. Professional Doctorate Framework • Dr Brian M. Ellis • Director of Programmes • Brian.Ellis@gcu.ac.uk

  9. PhD Vs Prof D • Professional Researchers • Gold standard route to academia • Tend not to change practice • Starting to include taught element • Researching Professionals • Entry restricted to selected professionals • Professional focus • Cohort based • Taught element • Credit rated

  10. Key Characteristics of our Prof D • Research Degree • Equivalence to a PhD • Developing professional knowledge base • Focus is on the public/private sectors • Developing/enhancing services • Developing future/current leaders • Future proofing careers • Enhancing personal effectiveness

  11. Why people study for a Professional Doctorate? • To stand back & reflect on professional practice • To carry out a research project based on their professional practice • To advance your standing and recognition in the field • To gain additional skills • To improve/ establish the effectiveness of their organisation/profession • To contribute to the evidence base • Future proof careers, better strategic positioning for promotion/new positions.

  12. Programme Structure • 4 years part time • Stage 1 (2yrs) modules: • Research Methods (70 M-level), • Professional Development (50 M-level), • Project Design, Development and Management (60 D-level) • Stage 2 (2yrs): research project (360 D-level)

  13. Attendance at GCU • Year1 – January 4 days • April 5 days • September 5 days • Year 2 – January 4 days • May 4 days • Year 3 – January 2 days • Year 4 – January 2 days • (in addition students’ are supported through the VLE)

  14. Assessment • Stage 1 modules: • -Research Methods- 2 summative assessments • -Professional Development- 2 formative and 2 summative assignments • -Project, Design, Development and Management – 1 summative assignment • Stage 2: Thesis and viva

  15. What our students’ tell us about our programme • Positive value of studying with professionals from a wide range of disciplines • High quality of teaching • Programme structure; accommodates students from Mussleburgh and Muscat • Level of support from the academic and administrative support from the team is excellent.

  16. Thank you • Questions?

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