Doctor of Philosophy D Phil

Doctor of Philosophy D Phil is a PhD program taught at Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3-8 Years) options.

The Doctor of Philosophy (D. Phil) at Zimbabwe Open University is a research-focused doctoral degree for students who already have a relevant Master’s degree with a pass or better. The course prepares students for work across communication, language, policy, and research-related fields.

Study is organised over a period of 3–8 years. Graduates may work as lecturers, language and policy planners, writers and editors, researchers, curriculum developers, terminology developers and lexicographers, and publishers.

The programme also supports careers such as news readers and broadcasters, entrepreneurs, public relations and corporate communication officers and directors, translators, court interpreters, communication officers and directors in NGOs, public and private sector roles, and career diplomats.

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Philosophy D Phil at Zimbabwe Open University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Zimbabwe Open University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Zimbabwe Open University as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Philosophy D Phil.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

A relevant Master’s degree with a pass or better. (3-8 Years)

Please check detail of study units at https://www.zou.ac.zw/doctor-of-philosophy-d-phil

• Lecturer
• Language and policy planners
• Writers and Editors
• Publishers
• Researchers
• Curriculum developers
• Terminology developers and lexicographers
• News readers and Broadcasters
• Entrepreneurs
• Public Relations/ Corporate Communication officers and Directors
• Translators
• Court Interpreters
• Communication Officers/Directors in NGOs, Public and Private sector
• Career diplomats