Overview
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN POPULATION STUDIES
The aim of this program is to provide students with extensive knowledge and skills beyond those they may have acquired at Masters Degree level in order to enable them to pursue careers that require more advanced degree in population studies.
Philosophy of the programme
Provide leadership and stewardship in advanced understanding of population phenomena.
Rationale of the programme
Build capacity including providing skilled manpower for advanced population analysis and research to improve: the deeper understanding of population dynamic processes; development and application of tools for demographic and statistical analysis; dissemination and utilization of population information in development.
Objective of the program
Develop capacities for advanced understanding of population phenomena development and application of demographic and statistical analysis tools; develop and implement advanced population research; and, to contribute towards the advancement of population and related development policies and programmes.
Mode of delivery
The program will be offered on the following modes
a) Face-to-Face Mode
This will be offered through didactic lectures, case studies, tutorials, seminars, class discussions and presentations, and fieldwork.
b) Open Distance and e-Learning Mode
This will be offered using a multi-media approach that includes self-instructional print and electronic study materials. This will include interactive study materials and both synchronous and asynchronous modes of learning. Online teaching and learning shall be offered through the Learning Management Systems (LMS) of the University of Nairobi.
c)Blended Learning Mode
This will combine both face-to-face and online learning approaches.
Schedule of intakes
The programmes will be admitting applicants once per year during September intake as per the faculty of Arts and Social Sciences guidelines
Detailed application information is provided in the university of Nairobi website.
Contact Information
The Chairperson, Geography, Population & Environmental Studies
P.O. BOX 30197 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-020-4918222
E-mail: geopopes@uonbi.ac.ke
Programme Academic Leader
Prof. L Ikamari
Contact of Support Persons
Prof. Murungaru Kimani Email: murungaruk@uonbi.ac.ke
Dr. Andrew Mutuku Email: mutukua@uonbi.ac.ke
Structure
PhD work is by research and thesis
The doctoral program shall last for a minimum of period of 6 semesters and a maximum of 10 semesters. The programme has two options:
Option 1: Thesis Only
Option 2: Course work, examination and Thesis
4.1 OPTION 1: STRUCTURE AND DURATION
The thesis will be undertaken in a maximum of ten (10) semesters. Common Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by thesis only shall apply.
4.2 OPTION 2: STRUCTURE AND DURATION
This programme shall be undertaken through coursework, examination and thesis.
- Candidate shall take no less 2 semesters and a maximum of 4 semesters to complete coursework.
- The minimum total number of courses taken shall be four (4) including three (3) core courses and 1 elective course.
- Each candidate shall write an independent research seminar paper and submit for examination.
- Each course shall have forty five (45) contact hours and shall be covered within a semester.
- A candidate who does not have sufficient background in demography shall on the approval of PSRI academic board be required to attend certain courses at Masters level.
- The thesis shall only be undertaken after completing and passing all the required courses and any other courses as assigned by the Institute’s Postgraduate committee.
- The thesis will be undertaken in a maximum of six (6) semesters.
Admission Requirements
The Common Regulations for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in all Faculties shall be applicable.
The following shall be eligible for registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Population Studies Research Institute:
- A holder of Bachelor's degree of the University of Nairobi.
- A holder of Master's degree of the University of Nairobi.
- A candidate who has obtained a degree from another University, approved by senate as of comparable academic status.
A holder of Bachelor's degree of the University of Nairobi or A holder of a degree from another University approved by Senate may expect to be registered as a candidate for the Master's degree for initial period of fifteen months after which his registration may be upgraded to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in accordance with the Common Regulations for Master's degrees in all Faculties.
The student shall be required to attend all the scheduled lectures and tutorials for the registered course units.
The course lecturer shall be required to deliver the curriculum to the learners as per the teaching timetable, apply problem-based learning approaches, align the curriculum to learning needs and outcomes, be available for consultation by students, and assess learners based on the curriculum and aligned learning outcomes.
Application Information
Applications for admission are open throughout the year through the online platform. The requirements for submitting your application are detailed in the link provided https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/
Careers
Career prospects
Our graduates apply their skills and competencies in a wide range of public and private sectors, both nationally and globally. They have been employed in government ministries, departments and agencies; local and international organizations; civil society organizations; and community and non-governmental organizations.
The program will produce experts in the following;
Demography
Attachment Opportunities
Institutions in Government, NGOs, UN bodies, Universities, Research institutions dealing with population and development programmes
Notable Alumni
Dr. Odipo, Senior Lecturer, University of Nairobi
Dr Mutuku, Lecturer, University of nairobi
Dr. David Abol Amum Ajak, Upper Nile University, South Sudan
Fees and Funding
|
Item |
Year 1 (Course Work 8 Units) |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Total |
|
|
Tuition (50,000 Per Unit) |
400,000 |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
Examination (8,000 Per Unit) |
32,000 |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
Registration (Per Annum) |
4,000 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
12,000 |
|
|
Student ID (Per Annum) |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
3,000 |
|
|
Computer (Per Annum) |
5,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
15,000 |
|
|
Library Fee (Per Annum) |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
18,000 |
|
|
Activity (Per Annum) |
2,000 |
2,000 |
2,000 |
6,000 |
|
|
Medical Fee (Per Annum) |
5,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
15,000 |
|
|
Caution (Once-Refundable) |
10,000 |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
Thesis Supervision |
|
200,000 |
200,000 |
400,000 |
|
|
Thesis Examination |
|
|
50,000 |
50,000 |
|
|
Total |
465,000 |
223,000 |
273,000 |
961,000 |
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Other Charges:
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