The Maseno University PhD in Linguistics programme is consistent with Maseno University’s vision premised on discovering and dissemination of knowledge. This research-based programme exposes its doctoral students to linguistic inquiry using diverse methodologies within General, Theoretical and Applied Linguistics. The research areas are diverse and primarily focus on Syntax, Morphology, Phonology Semantics, Sociolinguistics, Discourse Analysis, Pragmatics, Cognitive Linguistics, Translation, Language Planning and Policy, among other subfields of Linguistics. Since linguistic forms occur in contexts where they interact, the interface areas relating to the foregoing subfields have become focal points of linguistic inquiry in the PhD programme in linguistics.

Programme Courses

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

YEAR 2 , YEAR 3 ,YEAR 4 and YEAR 5

Program Requirement

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission into a doctoral Programme in Linguistics, applicants shall be:

1. Holders of a Masters degree of Maseno University in the relevant field or,
2. Holders of a relevant Masters degree of any other recognized University.

In addition to the above, applicants must meet the specific requirements of the Doctoral degree programme as approved by Senate.

1. A duly registered candidate shall be required to pursue his/her programme of study within the stipulated duration, under instruction or supervision by academic staff approved by Senate.

Duration of the Programme

1. A full time student for PhD. degree shall normally be registered for a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years.
2. A part-time student shall be registered for a minimum of four years and a maximum of seven years. 
3. Continuance of registration will depend on evidence of satisfactory progress.