The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in French refers to the study of the French language and its related disciplines (literature, linguistics and French language structure). The programme provides a rigorous and comprehensive training in language sciences and communication applied to French language and literature studies. This programme offers advanced training with a view to producing effective and efficient personnel that can teach at institutions of higher learning, undertake research, publish scholarly papers in French language as well as offer consultancy services. The programme is designed to train and ultimately produce well-grounded professionals, researchers and policy makers that will effectively conduct research locally, regionally and internationally. The PhD in French programme seeks to strengthen the knowledge base of French scholars by enabling them to undertake critical analysis of important linguistic and literary issues, conduct and co-ordinate multi and inter-disciplinary research, and also to disseminate information for sustainable use of the language. This programme focuses on teaching, research and outreach in literature, language and linguistics.

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Admission requirements To qualify for admission into the Doctoral Programme in French language, applicants shall be:

i) Holders of a Master of Arts degree in French from Maseno University or any other recognized University in the relevant field, or

ii) Holders of a relevant Master degree in French from any other recognized University. iii) In addition to the above, applicants must meet the specific requirements of the doctoral degree programme as approved by Senate