Overview
Graduates with PhD in literature come out with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in English.
Rationale of the programme
The Degree consists of the coursework in literary studies, methodologies and theories
and training in research for the purpose of professing of highly qualified teaching cadres
for colleges and universities to meet a growing need for academics with PhDs.
Objective of the programme
By the end of the programme, the student should be able to:
(i) Develop good and credible research tools and capabilities;
(ii) Acquire effective academic writing skills;
(iii) Deepen and enhance critical thinking skills;
(iv) Conceptualize and choose a viable research topic;
(v) Produce original research with novel contribution to knowledge.
Structure
The programme comprises research and thesis and takes a minimum of 18 months and a maximum of four years of full-time study or five years of part-time study after the candidate registers for the programme.
Mode of Study
There shall be three modes of study:
- Face-to-face (Module I)
- Part Time (Module II)
- Distance Learning (Module III)
Admission Requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR PHD IN LITERATURE
I) The common regulations for admission requirements for PhD in the University of
Nairobi shall apply.
II) In addition, applicants must be holders of a Bachelor‟s and Master‟s degree in any
other relevant discipline from the University of Nairobi or any other institution
recognized by University of Nairobi Senate.
Scheduled intakes
There is only one intake in the September of every Year
Application Information
Application is done through the University of Nairobi online application portal : https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/
Instructions on how to apply can be found in the link below:
https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/how_to_apply.pdf
Mode of delivery
The modes should be classified as follows:
FACE-FACE MODE
Instructions shall be given in lectures, lecture discussions, class presentations, seminars, demonstrations, fieldwork, student-lecturer consultations, supervised independent research, or any combination.
● Students shall undergo continuous assessment in each taught course in each semester, which shall take the form of written tests, term papers, oral presentations, field assignments, or any combination.
OPEN, DISTANCE LEARNING, AND E-LEARNING MODE
The programme offers full-time, part-time, and school-based and distance learning modes. The part-time, school-based and distance learning programmes are designed to accommodate the unique needs of full-time employees or those with other demands on their time.
BLENDED LEARNING MODE
The programme's mode of study is a combination of coursework, seminars, class discussions and research supervision. The programme shall be offered full-time, part-time, face to face or online or blended asynchronous mode of study and through Open, Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) mode of study.
Full time
● The degree programme shall consist of coursework, seminar, examinations and Thesis.
● The programme shall cover a minimum of 6 semesters and a maximum of 10 semesters and each semester will be 15 weeks.
● Each candidate will be required to undertake a research project leading to an examinable dissertation. The choice of the research topic shall be made in consultation with the department and two academic supervisors.
● Each course unit shall have 45 hours covered in one semester of 15 weeks.
Part time
● The degree programme shall consist of coursework, seminar, examinations and Thesis
● It shall cover a minimum of 6 semesters and a maximum of 14 semesters and each semester shall be 15 weeks.
● Part-time students shall be required to take a minimum of two (2) and amaximum of four (4) units in one semester of 15 weeks.
Open, Distance and e-Learning
The Open, Distance, and e-Learning programme will run for a minimum of 6 semesters of 15 weeks each and a maximum of 12 semesters of 15 weeks each. The minimum calendar years for completion of the programme shall be 3 years and a maximum of 6 years. The minimum course load per semester will be 2 course units and maximum of 4 units.
The mode of delivery will be through open and distance learning modes involving largely home and/or office-based media and shall consist of:
Written self-instruction study modules issued at registration time
(a) Study course materials like booklets
(b) Relevant literature
(c) Interactive devices and self-tests
Face to face introductory tutorials
Mediated technical learning materials such as:
(a) Audio-visual
(b) e-learning materials
Limited face-to-face sessions to provide an overview of the course at the commencement of semester, mid-semester, and revision period before examinations.
Support study centres at the University of Nairobi
(a) Access to information through computers at the University of Nairobi
and other resource centres.
(b) Use of libraries at the University of Nairobi and other institutions.
Orientation immediately after registration:
(a) Orientation in ODEL delivery
(b) Study, reading and computer skills
(c) Time management and techniques for handling assignments
(d) Mentorship, guidance and counselling.
(e) Emphasis is on satellite centres that serve as a link between the
University and the student in the following manner: registration, collecting reading materials, collecting results and programmes, examination information, posting time table and holding meetings.
Attachment opportunities
Contact of support persons
Department of Literature
P.O.BOX 30197 -00100, NAIROBI
Tel no: 020- 4918202/ 8212
email address: literature@uonbi.ac.ke
Website: literature.uonbi.ac.ke
Physical Location:
Education Building, 1st Floor, Main campus
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Fees and Funding
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