Students in the MPhil and PhD degree programme are required to successfully:
1. Complete a minimum of six (6) credits of coursework for MPhil/nine (9) credits of coursework for PhD,
2. Present seminars (2 for MPhil/3 for PhD), and
3. Submit a thesis. Students in the MPhil and PhD degree programme should determine with their supervisor which courses would satisfy the credit requirements.
Courses should be completed in the first year.
Award of the Degree
The successful completion of the required coursework, the seminar presentations and the Thesis will lead to the award of the Degree.
MPhil Candidates require at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree with a strong background in the discipline into which entry is being sought. PhD candidates require at least an MPhil degree or its equivalent
Compulsory Seminar Presentations
For each seminar, candidates are required to write and present a paper to be photocopied and distributed before hand on a topic arising out of their research, as well as to field questions put to them afterwards.