Program Details for PhD in Law and Politics

🎓 Programme Objectives

By the end of the programme, candidates will be able to:

  1. Conduct original, high-quality research that advances scholarly understanding of legal and political systems.

  2. Critically analyse and evaluate key legal doctrines, political ideologies, and governance models.

  3. Apply comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives to real-world legal and political challenges.

  4. Influence public policy, legislative reform, human rights advocacy, and institutional development.

  5. Demonstrate leadership in academic, governmental, or international research settings.


🧭 Programme Structure

🔹 Year 1: Foundational Courses and Research Preparation

CodeCourse TitleCredits
LPL 701Foundations of Legal and Political Theory10
LPL 702Research Philosophy and Methodology in Social Sciences10
LPL 703Comparative Constitutional Law and Political Institutions10
LPL 704Governance, Rule of Law, and Public Policy10
LPL 705Human Rights, Justice, and International Law10
LPL 706Proposal Development and Doctoral Research Design10


Program Requirements for PhD in Law and Politics

Requirement

📜 Entry Requirements A Master’s degree (MSc/MA/MPhil/LLM) in Law, Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, or related fields. Strong academic writing and critical analysis skills. A concept paper or research proposal outlining intended doctoral research. Professional or academic experience in law, politics, governance, or related fields is an added advantage.