PhD in Philosophy

This programme is offered by Thesis. However, the programme offers some prescribed skills and capacity enhancing courses like: On Research methodology; on the use of Information Technology for study purposes; one International foreign language; or any other orientation course suggested by the supervisor of the candidate

Programme Objectives

  • To interrogate assumptions, claims, beliefs, practices to discover their foundation, show their value and meaning, in order to achieve objectivity.
  • To enable students to be researchers by building their ability to perform plenteous/voluminous philosophical research and analytical commentary on philosophical texts
  • To develop teaching skills and how to engage the audience.

Entry Requirements

  • Academic Master‟s Degree in Philosophy with merit (GPA 4.0 and above) from JUCO or any other recognized university; or
  • Bachelor‟s degree in philosophy with a minimum of Upper Second Class (GPA 3.4 – 4.3) from a recognized university, plus, a Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy with Distinction (4.5-5.0) from a recognized university

Fee structure

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