A postgraduate programme by practice is one where the postgraduate researcher (PGR) generates knowledge as a practitioner within their field (where the practice is itself not normally considered research).

These webpages offer a detailed range of guidance for the standards, delivery and process of completing a programme by practice for both postgraduate researchers and their assessing departments.

Navigate your way through the different sections using the links below, or access a copy of this guide as a Google doc (you will need to be logged into your University of York Google account).

Is this guidance suitable for me?

This guidance does not apply to professional doctorates. These are practice-led but are typically credit rated (540 credits), include a substantial taught component, and are associated with a specific award (not a PhD). Examples of professional doctorates include:

  • EngD (Doctor of Engineering),
  • DClinPsy (Doctor of Clinical Psychology),
  • EdD (Doctor of Education),
  • and DBA (Doctor of Business Administration).

York does not offer any professional doctorates at present.

Contact us

PGR Administration

pgr-administration@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 325962
Student Hub, Information Centre Basement, Market Square

Contact us

PGR Administration

pgr-administration@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 325962
Student Hub, Information Centre Basement, Market Square