The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for its Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning and Digital Humanities (INTEDH) for the 2023/2024 academic session. This initiative is part of FUTA’s commitment to fostering an academic environment that builds on the foundational intellectual and technological rigor provided by its undergraduate courses, aimed at nurturing scholars who will lead in the digital age.
Highlights of the INTEDH Ph.D. Programme at FUTA
The INTEDH Ph.D. programme at FUTA represents a unique interdisciplinary venture, designed to prepare scholars for leadership in the evolving fields of digital humanities and technology-enhanced learning. Key features of the programme include:
- An interdisciplinary curriculum, carefully curated to address the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in the digital humanities and technology-enhanced learning.
- An application fee of 20,000 Naira, reflecting the programme’s commitment to attracting serious and committed scholars.
- Availability of postgraduate diplomas, masters, and Ph.D. degrees within the Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, alongside the INTEDH Ph.D. programme.
- A deadline for application submission set at approximately four weeks from the date of announcement, underscoring the programme’s selectivity and high standards.
Programme Specializations
The INTEDH Ph.D. programme offers a wide range of specializations, including but not limited to:
– Medical Sociology
– Population Health
– Teaching English for Specific Purposes
– Development Communication
– Technical Communication
– Bioethics
– Applied and Professional Ethics and Public Affairs
– Security and Intelligence Studies
Furthermore, the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET) offers additional postgraduate opportunities in Industrial and Production Engineering Technology, with specializations tailored to meet the demands of the industry and academia alike.
Application Procedure
Prospective candidates are invited to submit their applications through the following process:
– Applications must be completed online via FUTA’s official website, using the REMITA payment method directed towards the School of Postgraduate Studies account.
– The application fee for all programmes is 20,000 Naira, non-refundable, to be paid by all applicants.
– Candidates who did not complete their prior studies at FUTA are required to forward their academic transcripts to the specified address, using the Transcript Label provided during the application process, no later than six weeks from the date of this announcement.
Important Considerations
– It is imperative that all academic transcripts are accompanied by the Transcript Label to facilitate processing.
– Please note that both the application form fee and acceptance fee are non-refundable under any circumstances.
FUTA’s INTEDH Ph.D. programme is an exceptional opportunity for scholars to engage deeply with the theoretical and practical aspects of digital humanities and technology-enhanced learning. We invite all interested candidates to apply and join us in advancing the frontiers of knowledge in these critical fields.