PhD in Education

This is a PhD by thesis involving a continuous research and interaction between the candidate and supervisor. Candidates in this programme participate in selective appropriate courses (masters and/or bachelors) to help them up-date their skills and capacity in analysing contemporary issues in education to enhance the PhD writing process.

It a three-year programme and involves writing a minimum of three articles and a research paper by the candidate. It also includes at least three seminar attendances by students (TCU, Standards and Guidelines 4.15a). The student will also be required to present at least three research papers in an academic forum/seminar at JUCo and conduct outreach activities. PhD by thesis also requires that the students submit two acceptable and publishable manuscripts of academic article/papers (TCU, Standards and Guidelines, 4.14f).

Programme Objectives

  • Recognize scientific questions and to raise them in an adequate manner research projects with scientific seriousness and ethical integrity independently
  • To design and implement Education insights and own personality in a fruitful relationship which bring expand or redefine existing knowledge
  • To carry out the critical analysis, development, and synthesis of new and complex ideas promote the social, scientific, and cultural progress of a knowledge society in an academic or non-academic professional environment

Entry Requirements

  • The minimum admission requirements are UQF Level 9
  • The holders of the following master‟s Degrees, from recognized Universities, with a minimum of 3.0 GPA, will be eligible for Admission
  • Holder of Master of Arts in Education
  • Holder of Master of Educational Planning, Curriculum, Assessment and Evaluation, Psychology, and Educational Management and Administration.
  • Holder of Master of Arts in Religious Studies with Education
  • Holder of Master of Education in Science
  • Equivalent Qualification Scheme Candidate with Master degree in any field with a minimum of 3.0 GPA from a recognised university plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education with 4.0 GPA

Fee structure

1st Instalment 2nd Instalment 3rd Instalment 4th Instalment