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Ph. D. / D. Phil. (Doctor of Philosophy) Course: Duration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Colleges, Career Scope

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Ph. D. / D. Phil.

Doctor of Philosophy

Eligibility: Master in respective field

Ph. D. / D. Phil. (Doctor of Philosophy) is a doctoral programme of 3+ years in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. Open to students with Master in respective field. Check the route to get in and the 1 course it opens up.

Level
Doctoral
Duration
3+ years
Eligibility
Master in respective field
Stream
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Opens up
1 further course

About Ph. D. / D. Phil.

Ph. D. / D. Phil. is a research doctorate involving original research in the chosen field, supervised by a faculty guide and submitted as a thesis.

ParameterDetails
Duration3 years or more, as per UGC minimum norms
EligibilityMaster's degree in the relevant field
Entrance RouteThe university's own Research Entrance Test (RET), followed by an interview; UGC-NET/JRF is a recognised route to eligibility and fellowship at many universities

What the research involves

Original, supervised research in the chosen field, resulting in a thesis, with coursework on research methodology typically completed in the first year.

Career direction

  • A full-time faculty position at a college or university
  • Senior research roles in institutes and think tanks working on the chosen field
  • Policy and government advisory roles
  • Publishing, authorship and public scholarship

Courses for or after Ph. D. / D. Phil. (1)

Course Level Duration Eligibility
D. Litt.
Doctor of Literature
Post Doctoral — PHD

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Ph. D. / D. Phil. Doctoral Arts Humanities & Social Sciences 3+ years
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