Overview
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Doctor of Philosophy programme in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning offers opportunity for advanced academic and scholarly work in the field of planning encompassing both urban and regional planning The programme blends norm of development theories wit planning theories and practice of exploring through research work, the central theoretical and methodological issues in development studies and, the various streams of planning theory. The aim is furtherance of knowledge on changing development and planning paradigms and their applicability to understanding the processes of development practices of planning for them.
Structure
The Common Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in all Faculties shall apply to the Doctor of Philosophy In Regional Planning.
Admission Requirements
The following shall be eligible to apply for Registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy In Planning:
- A holder of Master's degree in Development Studies or any other social science discipline for the University of Nairobi;
- A holder of a Master's degree in any other discipline from the University of Nairobi, who provides evidence of social science base study, research or publications;
- A holder of a Master's degree or equivalent academic qualifications from other institutions recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate as of comparable status.
Careers
Doctor of Philosophy In Planning
Fees and Funding
Please note that upon provision of full Ph.D registration you will be required to pay full fees as indicated below:
| A. COMPOSITE FEES | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
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Registration Fee ID/Card Tuition Fees: Supervision Exam: (Written) Computer Fee Activity Fee Medical Fee Caution Money (Once) |
2,000/=p.a 500/= p.a 108,700/= 12,000/= 12,000/= 5,000/= p.a 2,000/= p.a 5,000/= p.a 5,000/=
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2,000/=p.a 500/= p.a 108,700/= 12,000/= - 5,000/= p.a 2,000/= p.a 5,000/= p.a - |
2,000/=p.a 500/= p.a 108,700/= 12,000/= - 5,000/= p.a 2,000/= p.a 5,000/= p.a - |
| 152,200/= | 135,200/= | 135,200/= |
B. OTHER CHARGES:
- Extension of Registration Period - Kshs 3,000/= p.a
- Extension of Correction Period - Kshs. 1000/= per three months
- Extension of Revision Period - Kshs. 3,000/= p.a
- Extension of Supervision - Kshs. 12,000/=
- Examination of Revised Thesis - Kshs. 9,000/=
The degree for which you are registered will be offered by research and thesis and in this connection the guidelines for research money are:
Science Reseach - 200,000/=
Book Allowance - 40,000/=
- Please note all fees and other charges due should be paid by bankers cheque addressed to University of Nairobi Enterprise and Services Limited (UNES). Direct deposits should be made to Account No. 03-073-1021554, at any Barclays Bank of Kenya Branch.
- The Bankers' cheques and deposit slips should be receipted at the UNES Finance office, Gandhi Wing in Room G3 before reporting to the Board of Postgraduate Studies with a copy of the receipt and three coloured recent passport size photographs of yourself for registration.
- As the University does not provide accommodation for postgraduate students, you must make you own accomodation arrangements. We estimate that you will need over Kshs.20,000.00 per month to cover this and other personal expenses.
- You are advised that all fees and other charges may be subject to change without prior notice.
Exam Regulations
DURATION AND FORM OF REGISTRATION
A candidate registered for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Planning shall carry out a programme of original research over a minimum period of 18 months
After the date of registartionor after completion of any required coursework and, or examination.
No candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Planning shall be registered as a full time student for more than five years, except by permission of Senate. Subject to the approval of Senate, Department of Urban and Regional Planning may require candidates to attend such a course or courses as often may be considered appropriate to remedy deficiencies in the candidate’s academic background or to endow the candidate with specialized skills or knowledge to assist in the proposed study or research. Performance in courses offered may be assessed.
