UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

DIRECTORATE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

ADMISSION INTO A PhD IN EDUCATION BY COURSEWORK AND DISSERTATION FOR
2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR


The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications for admission into a PhD in Education by
Coursework and Dissertation programme tenable at the University of Dar es Salaam School of Education.

The Programme
The aim of the programme is to equip university-trained students and professionals alike with a scope of
knowledge, skills and values that should translate into a positive and qualitative treasure upon which
future generations of learners and workers will be able to draw in rendering service to the community.
More particularly the goal is to enable those who matriculate to develop and demonstrate a grasp of the
theoretical bases and positions upon which practice can be undertaken in the field of education.
Admission Requirements
A candidate for admission into the PhD in education degree programme of University of Dar es Salaam,
shall hold the following qualifications:
a) A masters degree in education from the University of Dar es Salaam or an equivalent Masters
degree from a recognised institution of higher learning; or
b) Candidates with an Upper Second Class Bachelors degree or holders of a distinction in the case
of unclassified degrees may also be considered for PhD admission. Such candidates must initially
register for the Masters degree and complete at least one full years postgraduate training. If they
demonstrate outstanding performance and obtain the authorisation of the Senate on the
recommendation of the relevant College, School or Institute Board and the Senate Postgraduate
Studies Committee, they may upgrade their registration to PhD candidacy.

Fees
The University of Dar es Salaam fee structure shall apply.
Programme structure
The programme is designed on the basis of a four years timeframe for fulltime candidates. The time-
schedule for the programme will involve a total of 21 weeks per semester. Two semesters are for
coursework part while the remaining time is for research. After coursework, the candidates will sit for a
comprehensive examination.

Application
Interested candidates are invited to download an application form from the University of Dar es Salaam
Directorate of Postgraduate Studies website: http://postgraduate.udsm.ac.tz/. The dully filled application


forms should be returned to the Director of Postgraduate Studies, University of Dar es Salaam no later
than 15
th
July 2014.


Enquiries:
All enquiries should be addressed to:
Dean,
School of Education,
P.O. Box 35048,
Dar es Salaam
Email: cp_soed@udsm.ac.tz