Doctor of Philosophy in International Security and Intelligence
Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for admission to the University’s 4-Year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Security and Intelligence for the 2024/2025 Academic Year.
Why UPSA PhD?
• Collaborative blend of local and international instructional faculty.
• Congenial leveraging of UPSA’s uniqueness of well-established scholarship with professionalism.
• Consistent strong practical teaching and research training focus.
• Comprehensive evaluation and student performance monitoring.
• Committed team of qualified research supervisors.
• Compatible skills in the design, execution, and presentation of original research.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:
The four (4) year Doctor of Philosophy in International Security and Intelligence programme is a blend of course work and research to equip graduates with knowledge and specialised skills to identify and respond to emerging security and intelligence challenges.
The teaching format is a hybrid of virtual and in-person.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Ghana Police Service Officers, Ghana Prison Service Officers, Ghana Immigration Service Officers, Ghana Armed Forces Officers, Ghana Customs Excise and Preventive Service Officers, Ghana National Fire Service Officers, Managers of Private Security Companies, and International Security Agencies Officers.
DURATION: Four (4) Years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants with any of the following qualifications from a university/institution accredited by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC):
• A Master’s degree by research in the major/specific discipline with a minimum 3.0 FCGPA
• Master’s degree by coursework in any discipline related to the specific discipline with a minimum 3.0 FCGPA, may be considered for admission on case by case basis
• Must pass a selection interview
NB: Applicants with degrees from foreign universities are required to have their academic qualifications certified by GTEC prior to their offer of admission.
Additional requirements for admission
Applicants are also expected to scan and submit the following documents to their online application:
• Copies of certified academic certificates and transcripts
• Two (2) recommendation letters on the applicant’s ability to undertake doctoral studies
• Personal statement on motivation to pursue the doctoral programme
• Copy of birth certificate or any national identity document
• 3-5 pages research proposal and
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
NOTE:
● Applicants who do not meet any of the requirements Must Not Apply.
● Fees paid to the University are NOT refundable.
INFORMATION SESSION:
There will be an online information session on, Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024 at 2p.m. GMT.
Prospective students may contact the Office of Doctoral Programmes for scheduled information
session dates. The following is the link for the information Session:
https://wacren.zoom.us/j/69309872092?pwd=RVhseGl2a3Q3TVc2Mm96M1BTdkppZz09/