Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree

The School offers PhD by thesis. Applicants must have a good Master’s of Law degree from the University of Dar es Salaam or any other recognised University by TCU. PhD takes a minimum duration of 36 months (three years). Application into PhD in law is centrally made at the University level through the Directorate of postgraduate studies. (See http://postgraduate.udsm.ac.tz)

Below is a checklist which a PhD applicant has to consider before submitting his or her applications;

• A well-written research proposal with a clear indication of the statement of a legal problem to be investigated, research questions or hypothesis, statement of objectives, proposed methodology and literature review.
• Plagiarism receives no tolerance at the School.  An applicant must ensure originality of his or her proposal.
• The Tanzania Commission must translate certificates obtained from foreign universities for University.