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Who Should Enrol?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The Doctor of Philosophy programme is designed for those who wish to carry out original research in various areas of language and communication. Students who are enrolled in this programme will develop advanced research skills and experience which will allow the, to improve and make appropriate changes to current professional and communication practices.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Programme duration<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Students can complete their study in a minimum of six (6) semesters to 16 semesters. The Doctor of Philosophy is awarded after the successful completion of 93 credits of thesis, three (3) credits of a compulsory university course and one (1) compulsory Language Academy course.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Programme Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Components<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Credit Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Thesis<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 93<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n ONE Compulsory University Course<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n ONE Compulsory Language Academy Course<\/p>\n *HW \u2013 compulsory attendance<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n HW<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n Key Research Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Interested applicants for both programmes may choose to conduct their research in the following areas:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Applied Linguistics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Media and Global Communication<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Cultural and Intercultural Communication<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 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Summer School courses to international students are offered all year round. \u00a0Come join us for an adventurous and exciting cross-cultural learning experience.<\/span><\/p>\n