Doctorate of Literature & Philosophy
Have you been dreaming of completing your education with the coveted “Doctor” title? Are you concerned about taking time away from your career and family? Do you wish you had continued straight onto a Doctorate programme from your Master’s?
Management Development Centre International (MDCI) may have the answer for you. Join over 7000 international students from Europe, USA and the rest of the world.
MDCI has developed a unique partnership with University of South Africa (UNISA) to offer locally supported distance education programmes specifically for working people.
UNISA – The “MEGA” University
The main partner of MDCI for this programme is the highly regarded University of South Africa (UNISA) – classed as one of the 11 leading very large universities. Founded in 1873, UNISA gained its University Royal Charter in 1876. It became the world’s first completely Distance Education University in 1946.
MDCI is delighted to work with UNISA in the development of this programme, and has an excellent reputation for the delivery of distance education to busy individuals. This has resulted in MDCI’s parent company being awarded the Queen’s award for Export Achievement in 1999.
We can now offer: the degree of doctor of literature and philosophy
How it Works
The method of teaching this course is highly innovative. We call it “locally supported distance education” : learning through University supplied materials and MDCI administration and resource centres. It is based on MDCI “On- location” method of teaching which is so successful for postgraduate study here in the Middle East.
Locally Supported Distance Education
A specially designed study method based on Unisa’s extensive competence in distance education. This expertise is supplemented locally by MDCI’s considerable experience in supporting over 500 postgraduate students close to their homes but distant from the university.
Advantages of Locally Supported Distance Education
· Flexibility: you study at your own pace · Convenience: you study from home · Local administrative support: through MDCI’s regional offices · On-line support: through Unisa’s Student on Line (SOL) system · Telephone and email support: from Unisa faculty · On-line library access: for the your all-important research materials (journals, books, papers, etc) · Textbook ordering facility: speedy service at reasonable prices for your books.
curriculum
The curriculum comprises a thesis on an approved topic. The degree may be conferred in the same subjects as the degree of Master of Arts.
subjects
The degree may be conferred in the following subjects:
theory of literature It is interdisciplinary by nature and it can be studied with great benefit in combination with the following disciplines: Literature in any Language, Linguistics, Speech and Drama, Music, Fine Art, History of Art, Journalism, Communication, Design, Film and Photography, Library and Information Studies, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Political Studies, Sociology, Philosophy and History.
ancient history Before learners may register for the degree, they must have passed one course (or two modules) in both Latin and Greek. Depending on the nature and content of the topic for the projected thesis, further specialist knowledge of Latin and/or Greek may be required, either prior to registration or as coursework during the first year of the DLitt et Phil, at the discretion of the Chairperson of the Department. A reading knowledge of two modern languages is also a distinct advantage.
Before a thesis may be submitted for examination, learners must complete, to the satisfaction of the Faculty, a prescribed study programme; provided that the Faculty may exempt learners from the prescribed study programme, depending on their previous studies and the topic of the projected thesis.
communication science Admission rests with the Chairperson of the Department and is restricted to learners who have the degree of MA in International Communication or MA in Communication Science, or the equivalent thereof, and attained a pass mark of at least 60%.
development studies Admission requirements:
geography A student must, together with the examination copies of the thesis, submit the same number of copies of a scientific article in the form of either a manuscript or a reprint of an article which is based on the research. The article must be written under the guidance of the student’s promoter and, if applicable, joint promoter. The copies of the article will be sent to the examiners as additional information. Students are advised to submit the article to an approved subject journal for publication if such publication has not already taken place.
health studies The curriculum comprises a thesis on an approved topic dealing with any health related aspect.
When students submit the thesis for examination, they must together with the examination copies thereof, submit at least one scientific article (based on the research) for publication in a journal. The requirement regarding the scientific article apply only to students who registered for the Doctors degree for the first time as from 2004.
islamic studies Admission requirements
The degree cannot be completed in less than three years.
mathematics education To be admitted, a student must: (a) hold an MA degree in Mathematics and Certain papers/modules may, with the approval of Senate, be prescribed for students who do not comply with the additional requirement under (b) above or whose background knowledge reveal deficiencies. Such paper/modules, which are taken for non-degree purposes, must be passed before the thesis may be submitted for examination.
religious studies If the Chairperson of the Department deems it necessary with a view to the proposed field of study, learners must, before registration, be able to prove their proficiency in the relevant language or languages.
Before the thesis may be submitted for examination, learners must complete a prescribed study programme; provided that the Faculty may exempt a learner from the prescribed study programme, depending on their previous studies and the topic of the proposed thesis.
psychology Before the thesis may be submitted for examination, learners must complete, to the satisfaction of the Chairperson of the Department, a prescribed study programme; provided that the Chairperson of the Department may exempt learners from the study programme, depending on their previous studies and the topic for the projected thesis.
When learners submit the thesis for examination, they must, together with the examination copies thereof, submit the same number of copies of a scientific article in the form of either a manuscript or a reprint of an article which is based on the research.
The article must, where applicable, be written under the guidance of the learner's promoter and, if applicable, the joint promoter. The copies of the article will be sent to the examiners as additional information.
Learners are advised to submit the article to an approved subject journal for publication if such publication has not already taken place.
other subjects · Ancient Near Eastern Culture · Anthropology · Classics · Economics · English · History · International Politics · Linguistics · Social Work
duration of study
Unless indicated above, the degree cannot be completed in under TWO YEARS.
admission
An MA degree or equivalent qualification
Course Fees
1st Year-US$4300 2nd Year-US$4300
The fees do not include costs of visits (including travel and accommodation) by the student to the main campus, if required by the University. The fees are subject to change from one academic year to the next.
Enquiries can be addressed to: Management Development Centre International, P.O. Box 26305 Manama, Bahrain
Tel 00973 17216002 Fax 00973 17216007 e-mail: mdcipro@batelco.com.bh |
