DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NATIONAL SECURITY AND STRATEGY
Admission Requirements
Doctoral Programme
PhD in National Security and Strategy
Programme Code: ND702
College: National Defence College (NDC)
Programme Structure
Duration3 Years
Structure Year 1: Coursework | Years 2 & 3: Thesis Research
Fee Structure
| Year / Semester | Year 1 Sem 1 | Year 1 Sem 2 | Year 2 Sem 1 | Year 2 Sem 2 | Year 3 Sem 1 | Year 3 Sem 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount (KShs) | 185,500 | 154,500 | 243,500 | 224,500 | 90,500 | 90,500 | 989,000 |
Admission Requirements
- Be a holder of a relevant master's degree attained by thesis (or equivalent examination) from a Commission for University Education (CUE) recognized University and recognized by the NDU-K Senate.
- Be a holder of any other qualification accepted by the University Senate.
Sponsorship
The programme is self-sponsored.
Application Requirements
Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
Letters of reference from at least two referees
Proof of application fee payment
Mode of Delivery
Blended Mode Physical and Online Learning
The programme shall be delivered through a blended mode.
Week one and week two shall consist of physical classes where students will be required to attend in person. This will be followed by a phase of online classes.
The last two weeks of the semester will entail physical classes, including sitting of end-of-semester examinations where required.
Classes shall be administered from NDC, Karen, Nairobi.
Examinations Conducted Physically
Class Hours 17:30hrs - 20:30hrs, Monday - Friday
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