Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

Overview:

The Doctor of Philosophy (Education) is designed for teachers to pursue professional development in order to play a greater leadership role in academia or the industry. Throughout this programme, candidates will develop students’ research skills through quality supervision, methodologies learned from the curriculum, and actual application of a research project on a topic of interest (entirely by research without the teaching practicum component). As candidates, you’re required to take courses in Advanced Quantitative Research Methods and Advanced Qualitative Research Methods.

Awarding Body:

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform.

Endorsement & Recognition:

This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005.

Discipline:

Education

Entry Requirements:

IELTS 4.0

i) A Master’s degree in education field as accepted by the HEP Senate;

OR

ii) A Master’s degree (non-education) must undergo ***prerequisite courses;

iii) English proficiency of a minimum IELTS Band 4 and above (or equivalent)

Programme Structure:

Year 1 Sem 1

Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods

Year 1 Sem 2

Proposal Defense

Year 2 Sem 1

Data collection

Year 2 Sem 2

Data analysis

Year 3 Sem 1

Prepare full draft

Year 3 Sem 2

Viva voce
Revision

Career Opportunities:

Teachers
Lecturers
Curriculum developer
School principals

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