GIRNE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Course Information

Rotational Intake
4 Years
Assignments, Projects and Case Studies
Online, Hybrid and Part time
UK accredited and Globally Accredited

About Course

Overview

Girne American University PhD study is expected to take a minimum of four years. The first year of the program consists of intensive formal course work that prepares the student for his own research. Upon completion of the course work, an individual student research thesis program is assigned based on approved topics in the field of study and in-line with the priorities of the University. As a part of the program requirements, participants publish their research in an international refereed journal.

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MODULES

STAGE 1 – Introduction to PhD Research

Module one considers some of the more practical fundamentals of PhD research.

This module is divided into four units:

  • Introduction
  • Unit One: Introduction to PhD Research
  • Unit Two: Bibliographic Sources for PhD Research
  • Unit Three: The Ethics of Social Research
  • Unit Four: Writing for Social Scientists
  • References and Reading

STAGE 2 – Quantitative Methods and Analysis

The overall aim of this module is to introduce candidates to the techniques of quantitative research and to discuss issues relating to quantitative research design, implementation and quantitative data analysis.

  • Introduction
  • Unit One: Quantitative Research Design
  • Unit Two: The Secondary Analysis of Quantitative Data
  • Unit Three: Quantitative Data Analysis
  • References and Reading
  • Data sets

STAGE 3 – Qualitative Methods and Analysis

The aim of this module is to provide a thorough introduction to all aspects of qualitative research. Throughout the module we have endeavoured to offer practical examples of how the techniques are used in actual research projects.

  • Introduction
  • Unit One: Approaching Qualitative Research
  • Unit Two: Exploring and Presenting Qualitative Data
  • References and Reading

STAGE 4 – Final Dissertation submission with viva. (Min word limit of 60,000 words)

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FULL AWARD: The PhD will be awarded when you have successfully passed all components.

Duration: The programme is designed to be delivered over four academic years for full-time, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time learning.

Delivery Method: You will receive online support  including lectures, group discussions in seminars and tutorials for Stages 1 & 2 With stage 3 & 4 only involving supervision of dissertation and thesis defence (viva).

The PhD is considered as the epitome of academic qualifications with graduates assuming ever more senior roles in corporations and governments.

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