Admission Requirements

Minimum of second class lower honours degree in philosophy, but the Department may also consider candidates from other related disciplines. Knowledge of an African language, relevant to the proposed area of research is important.

Graduation Requirement

42 CU (coursework), 24 CU (thesis), Total of 68 CU

A. Course Work: Candidate must obtain at least 42 units for the 2 semesters for the coursework. To achieve this, a candidate would register the three core courses of 3 credit units each, two cognate courses of 3 credit units each and any two other elective courses of 3 credit units for the first semester. This makes a total of 21 credit units. Similarly for the second semester, a candidate would follow the same pattern except for the electives which the candidate should register any one, then take PHIL722: Seminar, which is compulsory. However, a candidate may be required to take one or more undergraduate courses from areas other than Philosophy.

B. Thesis/Dissertation: This constitutes twenty four (24) credit units. Candidates are expected to write in any area of philosophy to be decided in consultation with the department in accordance with the regulation of the School of Postgraduate studies.