The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by research degree programme is designed to provide opportunities for mature working adults to conduct in-depth research in their chosen field of study and to assume leadership roles in academia. During the course of the programme, students will be guided by an academic supervisor and will learn how to investigate a selected research topic using reliable, scholarly resources. Students will also learn how to search for, review, evaluate and analyse information from data collected to draw new conclusions.

 

This programme empowers students to work independently in researching a topic to write a thesis that is expected to contribute to new knowledge in a specific area. Students are also expected to demonstrate academic insight into the subject matter and convey their research findings in peer-reviewed and refereed publications. In addition, the programme will upgrade students’ knowledge and skills in the area of education  to help them advance further in their respective careers.

 

Aligned with the mandate of the university, this programme is conducted in English, in hybrid or wholly online modes through full-time or part-time study.