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Brenkley Doctoral College — Advancing Knowledge, Developing Researchers, Creating Impact

Our Programmes

Brenkley Doctoral College offers a range of doctoral and professional development programmes designed for working professionals. Whether you are ready for a full doctorate or exploring the pathway, we have a programme for you.

Professional Doctorates & PhD

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Doctoral

The Brenkley Doctoral College DBA is designed for senior business and management professionals who want to conduct rigorous original research within their professional context. Over three years part-time, you develop as a researcher, deepen your theoretical understanding, and produce a thesis of genuine significance.

Duration: 3 years part-time Delivery: Online + residential Fee: £8,500/year
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Doctor of Education (EdD)

Doctoral

The EdD is designed for education professionals — teachers, school leaders, further education practitioners, education policy professionals, and university academics — who wish to conduct doctoral-level research into educational practice, leadership, or policy.

Duration: 3 years part-time Delivery: Online + residential Fee: £7,500/year
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Online PhD

Doctoral

Brenkley Doctoral College's fully online PhD offers maximum schedule flexibility for researchers who cannot commit to a fixed residential schedule. Study is entirely online, with a duration of three to six years depending on pace. Suitable for researchers in any professional context, nationally or internationally.

Duration: 3–6 years part-time Delivery: Fully online Fee: £6,500/year
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Extended Advanced Diploma — Year 1 of the PhD

Research Degree

The Extended Advanced Diploma is a standalone research degree and Year 1 of the Brenkley Doctoral College PhD. Over eighteen to twenty-four months, you conduct supervised original research, submit a substantial thesis, and complete an applied internship putting your findings into practice. Credit-rated at SCQF Level 11, 180 credits, with the option to progress to Years 2–3 at a partner university of your choice.

Duration: 18–24 months part-time Delivery: Online + optional residential Fee: £4,800/year
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Preparation & Professional Development

Access to Doctorate

Pathway

A one-year preparation programme for professionals considering doctoral study but not yet ready to apply directly. Covers research thinking, academic writing, and research design fundamentals.

Fee: £2,800 total
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Research Training

CPD

Modular research methods training available as standalone CPD or integrated within a doctoral programme. Modules include Research Design, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, and Academic Writing.

Fee: £1,500 per module
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Supervisor Development

CPD

A professional development programme for doctoral supervisors. Covers supervisory practice, ethical responsibilities, supporting doctoral wellbeing, and contemporary challenges in doctoral education.

Fee: £1,200 total
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Not sure which programme is right for you?

Book a free, no-obligation conversation with our admissions team. We will help you understand which programme fits your background, research interests, and professional goals.