CHANCELLOR COLLEGE POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES JANUARY 2019 INTAKE

Chancellor College, a Constituent College of the University of Malawi, is inviting applications for various Postgraduate Programmes which will commence in January 2019.

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER’S DEGREES

The following are the minimum application requirements for all Master’s degree programmes:        

• A letter of application or a filled PG1 form to be obtained from pgstudies@cc.ac.mw. For online applications, go to: www.cc.ac.mw/pg.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least a credit. Candidates with a strong pass (average of 55% and above) may be considered.

• A detailed CV

• Certified or notarized copies of academic transcripts and certificates

• Two letters of reference from traceable referees (one of which shall be from an academician) and to be submitted in sealed envelopes.

• Evidence of bank payment of an application fee of MK10,000 for nationals and US$50 for international applicants which should clearly indicate the name of the applicant and programme applied for. For National Bank of Malawi deposits at the counter, through MO626 or internet banking, applicants should use this account: Chanco PG application fees, Account No: 300000282543. For other banks and international transfers, applicants should use the following account: Chanco Sundry Income, Account No: 282553, held at the National Bank of Malawi, Zomba Service Centre.

• Evidence of sponsorship: Preference will be given to applicants who will present credible evidence of funding for their studies.

 NOTE: Specific programmes may have additional requirements which must be complied with. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHD

In addition to the general requirements above, applications for doctoral degree programmes should meet the following minimum conditions:

• A good master’s degree (average of 55% above) from an accredited university. Candidates with work experience will have an added advantage.

• A concept note detailing the proposed research topic

• Sample of written academic work of which the applicant is the primary author e.g. Masters’ thesis report, journal article.

Conditions of admission

• Unless specifically indicated, all Masters’ programmes are full-time and will run for 24 months. The first year is for course work while the second year is for research and thesis writing. PhD programmes run for 36 months (full time) and up to 60 months (part-time).

• The tuition fees cover costs of registration, examinations, supervision and institutional overheads. Students are expected to meet costs of research, accommodation, meals, medical cover, books, stationery and learning materials.

• The College does not provide accommodation and the students will be required to look for their own accommodation outside the campus.

All programmes operate on a no-fees no-classes basis. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate how they will support their studies either through a letter of commitment from their sponsors or a bank statement.

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAMMES

The following are the specific details of the advertised programmes:

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

CURRICULUM AND TEACHING STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Name of Programmes:

M.Ed in Curriculum and Teaching Studies (Language Education)

M.Ed in Curriculum and Teaching Studies (Mathematics and Science Education)

M.Ed in Curriculum and Teaching Studies (Social Studies Education)

Fee Structure: MK4,125,000 for Malawian nationals; US$6,000 for SADC region students; and US$7,000 for international students.

Duration: 24 months (full time)

Additional Entry Requirements: Bachelors degree in Education (or its equivalent) with credit. Those with a strong pass (average of 55% above) may also be considered. Work experience in education or education related area will be an added advantage.

Preliminary Enquiries: Contact the Department of Curriculum and Teaching Studies on telephone number 0993425995 or by email: cats@cc.ac.mw.

Name of Programmes:

PhD in Curriculum Studies (Language Education)

PhD in Curriculum Studies (Mathematics and Science Education)

PhD in Curriculum Studies (Social Studies Education)

Fee Structure: Local students: MK2,625,000 per year; SADC region students: US$4,000 per year; International students: US$5,000 per year.

Additional Entry Requirements: Interested candidates should possess a good Masters degree with Education as main area of study. Those with a non education degree but have a University Certificate in Education (UCE) or its equivalent will also be considered. Applicants should also have experience of working in education or education related area.

Duration: 3 to 4 years

Mode of Delivery: Full time programme by research.

Preliminary Enquiries: Contact the Head of Curriculum and Teaching Studies Department on telephone number 0993425995 or by email: cats@cc.ac.mw

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION DEPARTMENT

Name of Programmes: PhD in Education by Research

Fee Structure: MK6,000,000 for the entire period of study.

Duration: 3 years full time and 5 years part-time

Description of Programme: Candidates can study from the following areas: Sociology of Education; Testing, Measurement and Evaluation; Teacher Education/Outcome Based Education; Educational Psychology/Guidance and Counseling; Education Administration and Management; Policy; Planning and Leadership; Philosophy of Education; Curriculum Theory and Development; Special Needs Education/Inclusive Education; Education and Development; and Early Childhood Education.

Additional Entry Requirements:

Eligible applicants should submit their application which must include the following: one letter of application, three copies of completed application forms (University of Malawi PG1 form), detailed curriculum vitae, three letters from traceable referees (two of whom must be academicians), copies of certificates, diplomas and degrees, original copies of academic transcripts, and a copy of an application fee deposit slip.

Preliminary Enquiries: Contact Dr Frank Mtemang'ombe, the Head of Education Foundations Department, Email: hodedf@cc.ac.mw. Phone: +265 993 450 115.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

FACULTY-WIDE PROGRAMME

Name of Programme: MSc in Water Resources Modelling and Governance

Fee Structure: The annual tuition fees for the programme are MK2,250,000 for Malawian nationals and US$3,500 for international students.

Description of Programme: The MSc in Water Resources Modelling and Governance programme consists of course work, research and a thesis. The programme seeks to provide a critical understanding of water resources modelling and governance within which Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) decisions are made. The programme provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to make a significant contribution to the management of water resources under considerations of scarcity, equity and sustainability.

Duration of Programme: 24-months (full time)

Additional Entry Requirements: Potential candidates should have at least a credit pass in natural/applied sciences or related fields from recognized and accredited universities or a strong pass degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Preliminary Enquiries: Contact the Programme Coordinator, Dr Cosmo Ngongondo, at wrmg@cc.ac.mw. 

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Name of Programme: Master of Science in Conservation Biology

Master of Science (Biological Sciences) by Research

Duration: 24 months (full time)

Fee Structure: Year 1: MK1,950,000 or US$2,600; Year 2: MK3,825,000 or US $5,100

Description of Programme: MSc in Conservation Biology has course work component in the first year followed by research and thesis in the second year while MSc in Biological Sciences is by research and thesis.

Additional Entry Requirements: BSc in Biological or related natural sciences.

Preliminary Enquiries: Contact the PG Coordinator, Dr. M. Chikuni, email: mchikuni@cc.ac.mw; copy to biology@cc.ac.mw

Name of Programme: Doctor of Philosophy (Biological Sciences) by Research

Duration: 36-60 months

Fee Structure: Year 1: MK4,537,500 or US $6,050; Year 2: MK4,537,500 or $6,050; Year 3: MK6,412,500 or $8,550.

Description of Programme: Research and thesis. While candidates with own funding are encouraged to apply, the programme is usually linked to specific research projects carried out through initiatives of members of staff or various collaborators and partners both nationally and internationally.

Additional Entry Requirements: MSc in Biological or related natural sciences.

Preliminary Enquiries: Contact the PG Coordinator, Dr. M. Chikuni, on email: mchikuni@cc.ac.mw; copy to biology@cc.ac.mw

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Name of Programmes:

Master of Science in Biostatistics

Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics

Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics

Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics

 

Master of Science in Biostatistics

Description of Programme: This is a 2-year programme offered through block-releases, and involves coursework and thesis.

Additional Entry Requirements: a) Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Actuarial Science/Mathematics with at least credit from a recognized university, or b) Strong pass degree in Statistics/Actuarial Science/Mathematics with an average of 55% and above. Selected candidates with deficiency in some Mathematics/Statistics courses will be requested to attend bridging course prior to enrollment. Further details can be accessed from the programme website: http://biostat.maths.cc.ac.mw/.

Scholarships: Limited full scholarships are available under DELTAS Sub-Saharan Africa Consortium for Advanced Biostatistics Training (SSACAB) project to successful applicants with at least credit degree and aged below 35.

Fee Structure: MK4,500,000 for Malawian nationals and US$6,000 for international students for the entire two-year period. Those attending bridging courses will be required to pay US $300 per module.

Preliminary Enquiries: Contact the Coordinator, Mr. Tsirizani Kaombe, on +265 999 60 30 74, copy to biostat-unima@cc.ac.mw; sec.maths@cc.ac.mw.

Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences

Description of Programme: A 2-year full-time programme involving course work and thesis.

Additional Entry Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with at least credit or a strong pass (an average of 55% and above) with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Fee Structure: MK2,250,000 for Malawian nationals and US$3,000 for international students for the entire two-year period.

Preliminary Enquiries: Contact the coordinator, Dr. Mwayi Nyirenda-Kayuni, on mkayuni@cc.ac.mw copy to sec.maths@cc.ac.mw.

 

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programmes (By Research)

Description of Programme: There are two PhD programmes in Biostatistics/Statistics; and in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. During the entire period of study, candidates should be prepared to devote at least 90 hours of teaching MSc or tutoring undergraduate students in the department, which is equivalent to offering 3 modules.

Duration: 3-5 year full-time (by research), including supervisor guided reading.

Scholarship Opportunities: Successful candidates for PhD in Biostatistics will be eligible to compete for the available regional DELTAS project Fellowship that covers: 1) Tuition fees and basic medical insurance, 2) Monthly stipend for accommodation and living expenses, 3) Reasonable support for the research project, 4) Bench fees to research institution hosting the student, and 5) Travel costs.

Additional Entry Requirements: For PhD in Biostatistics/Statistics: A strong Master’s degree in Statistics/Biostatistics/Applied Statistics/Actuarial Science from a recognized university as well as strong Bachelors degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Actuarial Science. Visit the programme website: http://biostat.maths.cc.ac.mw/ for more details. For PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics: a strong Master’s degree in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics and a strong Bachelor’s degree in Mathematical Sciences. It is highly recommended for PhD applicants to pre-identify academic supervisors who are specialists in the proposed research areas.

Fee Structure: MK4,125,000 for Malawian nationals or US$5,500.00 for international students per academic year.

Preliminary Enquiries: Contact Coordinators: Dr. Mwayi Nyirenda-Kayuni on mkayuni@cc.ac.mw for PhD in Maths and Dr. Jupiter Simbeye for PhD in Bio-Statistics on +265888708500 or jsimbeye@cc.ac.mw, copied to sec.maths@cc.ac.mw.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT

Name of Programme: Master of Arts in Economics (Non-Residential Programme)

Duration of Programme: 24 months (full time)

Fee Structure: MK4,851,000.00 for nationals which is payable in two equal installments of MK2,425,500.00.

Description of Programme: The Programme consists of two components; namely, a one-year taught course work in the first year followed by research and thesis writing in the second year. Modules are delivered in block-release form in a specified period of not more than three working weeks and these will be sequenced over a period of one year.

Additional Entry Requirements: A good bachelor’s degree from a recognized university majoring in Economics or closely related fields of study. The applicant should also have covered Intermediate Microeconomics and Intermediate Macroeconomics, and Quantitative methods/econometrics with an average grade of a high pass (55% and above). Applicants with a bare pass in their first degree (less than 55% average) and relevant work experience will also be considered. 

Preliminary Enquiries: For further information please contact: The MA (NR) Coordinator, Economics Department on Tel: 265 111 951 135, or Email: economics@cc.ac.mw.

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES

Name of Programme: PhD in Public Administration (By Research)

Fee Structure: Tuition fee is MK3,600,000 for Malawian nationals and US $4,800.00 for foreigners per academic year.

Description of Programme: This is a 3-5 year full-time PhD programme by research, including supervisor guided reading. During the entire period of study, candidates will be required to participate in scheduled scholarly activities arranged by the Department. These activities include seminars, reading exercises and presentations, and offering tutorials to MA and BA students in Public Administration.

Duration of Programme: 3-5 year full-time

Additional Entry Requirements: Applicants to be considered for the PhD in Public Administration should have a strong Master’s degree in Public Administration/ Management/ Political Science or related disciplines obtained from accredited institutions of higher learning. Applicants who can demonstrate prior experience in research will have an added advantage. Candidates should submit a letter of motivation explaining why they want to pursue the chosen PhD programme.

 

Preliminary Enquiries: Head of the Department of Political and Administrative Studies, Assoc. Prof Happy Kayuni on 0999 078766 (email: hkayuni@cc.ac.mw ) or the Deputy Head, Assoc. Prof Mustafa Hussein on 0999850020 or 0888 350 020 (email: mhussein@cc.ac.mw).

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

Name of Programme:

Master of Arts in African Social History

Master of Arts in African Economic History

Fee Structure: MK1,200,000 for Malawian Residents; US$ 4,800 for SADC and US$ 7,200 for non-SADC students.

Description of Programme: The programme is organised around a modular system, and candidates may have the option of choosing either the MA (African Social History) or the MA (African Economic History).

Duration of Programme: 24-months (full time)

Additional Entry Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with credit in history or related disciplines obtained from accredited institutions of higher learning. Applicants with a strong pass in their first degree (55% and above average) and relevant work experience will also be considered.

Preliminary Enquiries: Dr. George Jawali, Head of History Department on history@cc.ac.mw or 0997296047.

 

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Name of Programme:

MA (Literature)

PhD (Literature)

Fee Structure: K1,500,000.00 per year for nationals and those within the SADC region. US$3,000 per year for Non-SADC Masters students.

Duration: For the Masters Degree: 24 months maximum (Full-time) and 48 months maximum (Part-time) For the PhD: 3 years (full time)

Entry requirements (MA): Candidates for admission to the MA Degree should have a good first degree (credit+) or its equivalent in English Literature.

Entry requirements (PhD): To be admitted to a PhD Programme, candidates should already have completed an MA. If this is not the case, the candidate may be accepted initially for the MA with the provision that if his/her performance is satisfactory, he/she will then be permitted to continue to a PhD. Subject to certain conditions, research students may be accepted on a part-time basis or, under approved arrangements, to work off campus. Applications for the PhD should be accompanied by a 3-page concept note detailing the proposed research topic.

All programmes will be self-sponsored except for those who may secure funding.

FACULTY OF LAW

Name of Programme: Master of Laws in Commercial Law [LLM (Commercial Law)]

Duration of Programme: 18 Months

Fee Structure: The tuition fee for the entire programme is MK7,875,000 or US$10,500.00 for international students.

Description of Programme: The LLM (Commercial Law) programme consists of coursework, supervised research and thesis. The course modules are delivered at the purpose-built Faculty of Law complex situated at Chancellor College in Zomba where they have access to the National Bank of Malawi Postgraduate Computer Lab, which includes free access to the Chancellor College internet resources, and the MacKnight Machika Resource Centre, which stocks a wide variety of up-to-date library resources relevant to the postgraduate study of Commercial Law.

Additional Entry Requirements: Admission into the programme is open to graduates who have either: (a) Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Upper Second Class degree (or its equivalent); or (b) A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Lower Second Class degree (or its equivalent) and two years’ experience working on matters directly related to the application of commercial law.

Preliminary Enquiries: The Dean, Faculty of Law, Phone: +265 1 951 096, deanlaw@cc.ac.mw or the Programme Coordinator or postgradlaw@cc.ac.mw. 

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING ALL PG APPLICATIONS

Only short-listed applications will be acknowledged. Those who were previously offered a place but did not reserve their places should re-apply.

All applications should clearly state the programme applied for and should reach the following address by Friday, 22^nd June 2018.

The Registrar

Chancellor College

P.O. Box 280

Zomba

For further details, including getting PG1 Form, please contact pgstudies@cc.ac.mw.