Accreditation:
EQF8
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Workload:
4500 hours
Tuition cost:
73,400 AED

Doctor of Philosophy in the Humanities and Social Sciences (PhD)

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Kind
Degree
Area
Social Sciences
Mode
Fully Online
Language
English
Student education requirement
Postgraduate (Master’s)
Standard length
36 months
Standard delivery length
36 months
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\ Overview

The course trains students to become independent researchers in an area of the humanities or social sciences, contributing original knowledge in their chosen discipline. The doctorate program develops skills in critical thinking, analysis, research, project management, and writing. Students gain a sophisticated, cutting-edge knowledge of their research speciality.

  • Target Audience

    • Ages 19-30, 31-65

  • Target Group

    • The course is suited for those who intend to conduct original research in the pursuit, discovery, or creation of new knowledge. It provides training for those seeking advanced study and employment in research-focused fields.

  • Mode of attendance

    • Full-Time and Part-Time

  • Structure of the programme

    • The degree is primarily composed of independent research conducted by a student under the supervision of a faculty member, benefiting from diversity in perspective and expertise from a secondary supervisor

    • Entire programme is divided into three modules, each building upon the previous. It has a large research component consisting of both structured research preparation and the creation of an extensive final thesis in which students undertake cutting-edge, original, independent research.

    • Tier One

      • Advanced Research Planning and Methodology (MQF 8, 2000 Hours)

    • Tier Two

      • Advanced Research Development and Progress Review (MQF 8, 1000 Hours)

    • Tier Three

      • Thesis Completion and Viva Voce Examination (MQF 8, 1500 Hours)

  • Grading System

    • Within any individual module assessment is of two kinds: assessment of regular assignments (typically weighted 20% as a whole) and assessment of a final assignment or project (typically weighted 80%). These grades, however, are regarded only as indicators of progress while the student is progressing through the program.

    • The degree is awarded on a pass/fail basis as a consequence of the viva voce examination.

  • Dates of Next Intake

    • Rolling admission

  • Pass rates

    • Cohort pass rates will be publicised in the next cycle, contingent upon ensuring sufficient student data for anonymization.

  • Identity Malta’s VISA requirement for third country nationals: https://www.identitymalta.com/unit/central-visa-unit/

Tiers
Specializations

2000 hours | 80 ECTS

Tier 1: Advanced Research Planning and Methodology

2000 hours | 80 ECTS

Advanced Research Planning and Methodology

1000 hours | 40 ECTS

Tier 2: Advanced Research Development and Progress Review

1000 hours | 40 ECTS

Advanced Research Progress and Progress Review

1500 hours | 60 ECTS

Tier 3: Thesis Completion and Viva Voce Examination

1500 hours | 60 ECTS

Thesis Completion and Viva Voce Examination

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\ Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge
Knowledge acquired by the learner at the end of the course:
Knowledge obtained at the end of the programme: The learner will be able to: - Acquire and possess a systematic understanding of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of an academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice - Students will gain specialised knowledge, including knowledge which is at the forefront of the field. - Students will be able to analyse the societal, regulatory, and political contexts for their research specialization. - Students will be able to apply their academic scholarly abilities to produce innovative analyses of key academic topics. - Students will display original thinking on the basis of the knowledge they gain in the course.
Skills
Skills acquired by the learner at the end of the course:
Skills obtained at the end of the programme: The learner will be able to: - Create and interpret new knowledge at a most advanced frontier of a field of work or study through original and advanced research of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront of the discipline and merit publication. - Communicate scholarly concepts clearly and unambiguously to specialised and non-specialised audiences. - Develop advanced abilities related to research methods and the conventions of appropriate, graduate-level writing. - Critically evaluate alternative approaches to solving key scholarly questions on the basis of academic scholarship and case studies, demonstrating reflection on social and ethical responsibilities. - Formulate scholarly judgments despite incomplete information by integrating knowledge and approaches from diverse domains including academic scholarly articles, verbal discussions, and original ideation and research. - Enquire critically into the theoretical strategies for handling key research questions. - Possess the most advanced and specialised skills and techniques to be able to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge or to solve critical problems or to refute or redefine existing knowledge. - Formulate research-based solutions to scholarly questions in environments of incomplete information. - Manage decisions with autonomy in complex and unpredictable environments. - Organise projects and people for scholarly discussions in a way that is responsive to the conventions of professional engagements. - Demonstrate learning skills needed to maintain continued, self-directed study. - Demonstrate authority, innovation, autonomy, integrity and personal responsibility in the production or development of innovative ideas or processes in the context of an academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice.
Competencies
Competencies acquired by the learner at the end of the course:
Competencies obtained at the end of the programme: The learner will be able to: - Demonstrate the ability to integrate information from various sources and disciplines to create comprehensive and innovative solutions. - Develop expertise in utilising advanced research techniques and methodologies appropriate to the field of study. - Display aptitude for making sound judgments in complex and uncertain situations, drawing from a broad base of knowledge and approaches. - Manifest a strong sense of ethical considerations in research and professional practice, ensuring responsible and socially aware decision-making. - Formulate and explain complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including both experts and non-experts. - Demonstrate the capability to create and interpret new knowledge at the forefront of the field of knowledge through original and advanced research.

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