Overview
The programme of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Kiswahili Studies seeks to strengthen the knowledge base of Kiswahili scholars, enabling them to undertake critical analysis of important Linguistics and Literary issues, to conduct and co-ordinate multi/inter-disciplinary research, and to disseminate information and data for sustainable use of the language. The knowledge gained by those specializing in Kiswahili Studies will enable adequate Analysis, Translation, Research, teaching and examination of the language leading to effective rehabilitation and restoration of Kiswahaili as a National and International language.
Structure
(a)The Doctoral programme shall normally consist of Research and Thesis.
(b) Where a doctoral student is found further deficient in areas necessary for Ph.D research work, the student shall be required to select relevant courses from level 8 courses.
(c) The student in consultation with the department shall select relevant level 8 courses for the student’s specialization.
(d) In consultation with their advisors/supervisors students will select a topic on which to carry out library guided reading, and research and present the results of their work at a series of seminar.
Admission Requirements
MAOMBI YA KUJIUNGA KAMA MWANAFUNZI KATIKA KIWANGO CHA UZAMIVU (PhD)
Ili kujiunga katika somo la uzamivu unahitaji kutuma maombai kupitia tovuti ya Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi (www.uonbi.ac.ke). Utapata mwongozo unaofaa kufuata hatua kwa hatua. Katika ombi lako unafaa kuambatisha:
- Nakala ya Cheti chako cha Kidato cha Nne kama ulipata alama ya C+ au bora zaidi, au
nakala ya Cheti chako cha Kidato cha Nne na cha stashahada kama ulipata alama ya C,
au
nakala Cheti chako cha Kidato cha Nne, stashahada na cheti kingine kama ulipata alama ya C-
- Nakala ya Cheti chako cha Shahada ya kwanza (Ni lazima uwe ulisoma Kiswahili katika shahada hiyo, kama ulipata Kiwango cha Pili (chini) Unafaa kuwa umekamilisha miaka miwili tangu kufuzu.
- Nakala hizo lazima ziwe zimethibishwa kuwa nakala za Cheti asili.
- Pendekezo la utafiti.
Careers
The programme of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Kiswahili Studies seeks to strengthen the knowledge base of Kiswahili scholars, enabling them to undertake critical analysis of important Linguistics and Literary issues, to conduct and co-ordinate multi/inter-disciplinary research, and to disseminate information and data for sustainable use of the language. The knowledge gained by those specializing in Kiswahili Studies will enable adequate Analysis, Translation, Research, teaching and examination of the language leading to effective rehabilitation and restoration of Kiswahaili as a National and International language.
Fees and Funding
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN KISWAHILI STUDIES(C82) | YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 | TOTALS |
| Tuition | 192,000 | 192,000 | 192,000 | 576,000 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 21,000 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | - | - | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 13,500 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000 | - | - | 5,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 19,500 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 6,000 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | - | - | - | - |
| Grand totals | 224,000 | 219,000 | 269,000 | 712,000 |