As evidently outlined through the Ambrose Alli University Publication for the school of postgraduate, the following underlisted courses are the approved list of postgraduate courses – PhD Degree in AAU – Ambrose Alli University. The list exclusively caters for the caption, for Master’s and Doctorate’s degree, you can use the search space at the top of the website.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department of Animal Science
The Department offers M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in Animal Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry
- Animal Physiology and Reproduction
- Animal Breeding and Genetics.
- Animal Production and Management
- Food Science and Technology
Department of Crop Science
The Department offers M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in Crop Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Crop Production
- Crop Physiology
- Crop Breeding and Genetics
- Pasture Agronomy
- Weed Science
- Crop Protection (with options in Plant Pathology and Entomology)
Department of Soil Science
The Department offers Ph.D. Programmes in Soil Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Soil Management
- Soil Minerology & Pedology
- Soil Fertility & Chemistry
- Soil Microbiology
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
The Department M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) in Agricultural Economics with specialization in:
Agricultural Economics with options in:
- Agricultural Resources Economics
- Farm Management and Production Economics
- Agricultural Marketing
- Agricultural Co-operatives
- Agricultural Finance
- Agric-Business
Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology with options in:
- Agricultural Programme Planning and Evaluation
- Agricultural Administration
- Agricultural Advertising/Communication
- Community/Rural Development
- Extension Processes and Practice
- Rural Sociology
FACULTY OF ARTS
Department of English
The Department offers Ph.D. Programmes in English (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
English Language/ or English Literature (Select one)
Department of Modern Languages
The Department offers Ph.D. Programmes in French Studies (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in French Studies
- Applied Linguistics
- French Language
- Translation
- Civilization
- Literature
Department of Religious Management and Cultural Studies
The Department offers Ph.D. Programmes in Religious Management (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- African Traditional Religion
- Church History
- Christian Theology
- New Testament Studies
- Philosophy of Religion
Department of History and International Studies
The Department offers M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in History (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
Department of Philosophy
The Department offers Ph.D. Programmes in Philosophy (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- African Philosophy
- Epistemology
- Metaphysics
- Ethics
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Not yet available
Department of Human Physiology
- Not yet available
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The Department offers Ph.D. programmes (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
- Curriculum and Instructions
- Social Studies Education
- Science Education
- Language Education
Department of Educational Foundation and Management
The Department offers M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in Educational Foundations and Management (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
Department of Guidance and Counselling
The Department offers Ph.D. Programmes (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) in:
- Guidance and Counselling
- Educational Psychology
Department of Vocational and Technical Education
The Department offers Ph.D. Programmes (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) in:
- Technical Education
- Home Economics Education
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering
The Department offers Ph.D. Programmes in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Electrical Power and Machines
- Electronics and Telecommunications
- Control and Instrumentation
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers Ph.D. Programmes in Mechanical Engineering (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Applied Mechanics/Engineering Design
- Thermo-Fluids
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Department of Architecture
The Department offers courses leading to the degree of Master of Science Ph.D. (FULL-TIME ONLY) in Architecture
FACULTY OF LAW
The Faculty offers Ph.D. Programmes (PART-TIME ONLY) in:
- Commercial and Industrial Law
- Private and Property Law
- Public Law
- Jurisprudence and International Law
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Department of Business Administration
The Department offers M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes as follows:
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Business Administration (FULL-TIME)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Business Administration (FULL-TIME)
Department of Public Administration
The Department offers Ph.D Programmes as follows:
- Master in Public Administration (MPA) (PART-TIME ONLY)
- Master of Science in Public Administration (M.Sc) (PART-TIME/FULL TIME)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration (Ph.D) (PART-TIME/FULL TIME)
Department of Accounting
The Department offers Ph.D Programmes as follows:
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Accounting (FULL-TIME)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting (Ph.D) (FULL TIME)
FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES
Department of Biochemistry
The Department offers Ph.D programmes in Biochemistry (FULL-TIME or PART- TIME) with specialization in:
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Lipid Biochemistry
Department of Botany
The Department offers Ph.D programmes in Botany (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Botany
- Genetic and Plant Breeding; Genetics and Biotechnology
- Plant Ecology/Bioresearches Development/Ethnobotany
- Mycology/Plant Pathology
- Plant Anatomy/Taxonomy
Department of Microbiology
The Department offers Ph.D programmes in Microbiology (FULL- IME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Medical Microbiology
- Environmental Microbiology
- Food Microbiology
- Industrial Microbiology
Department of Zoology
The Department offers Ph.D Programmes in Zoology (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in
- Entomology
- Hydrobiology and Fisheries
- Parasitology
FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Department of Chemistry
The Department offers Ph.D programmes in Chemistry (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Analytical/Environmental Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry and
- Physical Chemistry
Department of Computer Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
The Department offers Ph.D in Computer Science
Department of Mathematics (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
The Department offers M.Phil and Ph.D as follows:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (Ph.D)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics (Ph.D)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Mathematics (Ph.D)
- Master in Philosophy (M.Phil) Mathematics/Industrial Mathematics and Statistics.
Department of Physics
The Department offers Ph.D programmes in Physics (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in
- Geophysics
- Solid State Physics
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Economics
The Department offers Ph.D programmes in Economics (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Econometrics
- Monetary Economics
- Project Evaluation
- Development Economics
- Public Sector Economics
- International Trade and Finance
- Human Resources
Department of Sociology
The Department offers Ph.D programmes in Sociology (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Population and Demography
- Industrial and Labour Relations
- Political Sociology
- Criminology and Deviance
- Sociology and Development
- Gender Studies
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
The Department offers Ph.D programmes in Geography and Regional Planning (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Environmental Resource Management
- Urban Geography
- Industrial Geography
- Climatology
- Remote Sensing
- Cartography
- Rural Development Planning
- Agricultural Geography
Department of Political Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
The Department offers Ph.D programmes in Political Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Political Theory
- Comparative Politics and Development Studies
- Public Administration
- International Relations
CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
The Centre offers Ph.D programmes with specialization in:
- Strategic Studies
- Policy and Development Studies
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
The Institute of Education offers Ph.D Programmes in Personnel Psychology and Adult Education (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Personnel Psychology
- Clinical Child Psychology
- Educational Evaluation
- Adult Education
