PhD in History

College

Art and Social Sciences

Program Type

By Research

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Instruction Language

Arabic

Program Coordinator

Name: Dr. Fatma Belhwari 

Email: fatmabe@squ.edu.om

Tel:     +968 24141671

College Website

http://www.squ.edu.om/cass

Program Overview

Doctoral candidates are required to produce a thesis containing original work of suitable merit to demonstrate their command of the relevant research methodology and their ability to undertake independent research. The thesis should make a significant contribution to the body of knowledge in the specific area, as demonstrated by at least one paper being published or accepted for publication in an international, specialized, refereed journal. The student should identify the research problem in consultation with the supervisor, which normally takes place at the time of application. A student may not submit for assessment thesis material which has already been submitted for another degree at Sultan Qaboos University or any other academic institution.

Whilst there is no minimum course work requirement, a program or Thesis Committee may specify certain course work requirements which are deemed to be in the candidate’s interest. These requirements must be completed within the first year of study.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants should have a Bachelor degree from Sultan Qaboos University or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Applicant should have a Master's in History or in a related subject from Sultan Qaboos University or from any other recognized university.
• A Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 3.00 on a 4-point scale or equivalent in any other system and the Deanship of Postgraduate studies makes the assessment for equivalency acceptance.
• Applicant with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) between 2.75 and 2.99 on a 4.0 point scale may be considered for admission subject with a minimum of two years of work experience and any other academic activity.
• Two letters of reference from academics, to show competence in the discipline of interest and research capabilities.
• Applicant should submit a proposal of the research from 6 to 10 pages which defines the research plan, problem, objectives and also the most important sources and references.
• Students will be accepted in Islamic history  for this year.
• Applicant must submit a release letter or a study leave from employer, addressed to the dean of postgraduate studies at SQU. Un-employed applicant needs to submit a statement from The Ministry of Labour the unemployment status of the applicant.

English Proficiency

Before starting the program, the admitted candidates should submit an English Proficiency Test Certificate band (5) or higher in academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic or a score of (59) or higher in the International TOEFL – IBT.

Selection Criteria

There will be an admission exam for all applicants and those who pass the exam shall be called for an interview.