The experiences and challenges of Doctoral Education in Public Universities compared
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Date
2023-02-08
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education/
Abstract
Abstract
Purpose: This article’s purpose is to explore the challenges and
experiences PhD students in selected Ugandan state universities
endure during their studies.
Research methodology: The approach of the research focused on
three public universities thus; Kabale University, Makerere
University, and Gulu University. To explore these challenges, we
undertook an extensive literature review of the external supervisors
and evaluations of PhD students who attempted to submit their
final dissertations.
Results: The main findings of the results indicate that due to
institutional, individual, and supervisory inefficiency, many
students who enroll in their PhD programs at these universities are
unable to graduate within the given timeframe.
Limitations: The limitations of the study conclude that the
problems addressed in this research and the suggestions presented
provide the basis for improving university training programs and
facilitating students, timely completion of the PhD program.
Contribution: In terms of contribution, this research will improve
scholarly writing and publication abilities, in addition to increasing
the identity of doctoral education in Uganda. Evidently, there is no
substantial work exploring the difficulties and challenges faced by
PhD students in Uganda.
Novelty: it is crucial to remember that when pursuing their PhDs,
scholars are not just learning about the research topic, but are also
developing fundamental skills in critical thinking, to construct
their own knowledge within their own indigenous context, it is
essential that they acquire the capacity to assess assertions,
and evaluate arguments in a critical manner.
Description
Kabale University
Keywords
Public Universities, Stakeholders, Doctoral Education Identity, Graduate Employment, Indigenous Knowledge Creation
Citation
Johnson, O., Marus, E., Adyanga, A. F., & Ayiga, N. (2023). The experiences and challenges of Doctoral Education in Public Universities compared. Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education, 3(3), 237-252