Uganda Christian University

PhD in Literature

Program Highlights

Through a combination of lectures, discussions and individual research,a PhD in Literature is designed to enhance student ability to interpret and analyze cultural, ethical, social and political issues through various types of literature.

Application Procedures

Appyl online: https://application.ucu.ac.ug Application fees for Ugandan nationals Ushs. 100,000 ugx, Ushs. 150,000 ugx for programmes with Pre-entry Exams. E.g; Bachelor of Law, Bachelow of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Master of Business Admnistration.

Application fees for International applicants USD50.

Intakes

Advent/September Intake – Modular at Main/Mukono campus

Minumum Requirements

In addition to regular UCU requirements for all students, the following applies: • First or second-class degree in English/ Literature from a recognized university

Program Length

Two years, with a maximum of four years to complete

Courses

The eight courses over three modules are on the topics of research, methodology, oral literature, literary criticism, and American, Ugandan, English, Epic and Bible literature.

Career Prospects

Uganda secondary school teachers in the area of English Language and Literature are in demand internationally, including in Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. The degree elevates the graduate’s competitive value for academic and research employment especially in relationship to inter-cultural issues, interpretation and analysis with opportunities in teaching, research, creative writing and performing arts.

 
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