UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
DIRECTORATE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (DPGS)

Requirements

1. Postgraduate Diploma

At least a Bachelors Degree, Advanced Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning. Candidates with equivalent qualifications must also possess at least Secondary School Certificates with credit passes.

Duration: 12 months.

2. Master’s Degree

2.1 An honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications. Applicants who hold unclassified degrees (e.g. B.V. Sc. M.D. etc.) should have a credit or distinction in the subject of the intended Master’s programme. Candidates with Pass degrees will also be considered if:-

  • Their undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study was a ‘B’ grade or higher.
  • They have satisfied the relevant School/College/Institute that they have exhibited potential through subsequent research experience and/or additional training.

2.2 An Advanced Diploma from a recognized higher learning institution with a minimum of an upper second class PLUS Postgraduate Diploma and Secondary School Certificates.

2.3 A recognized professional qualification (CPA, CSP, ACCA, CA, CIB, MCIM, CMA certificate) PLUS Secondary School Certificates.

Duration: 15, 18, 24 or 27 months, depending on the programme and mode of delivery.

 

3. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree

Applicants must have a good relevant Masters degree of the University of Dar es Salaam or from any other recognised University by TCU.

Duration: 36-60 months, depending on the programme and mode of delivery

 

Note: All PhD programmes are offered by thesis except few which are offered by both delivery modes (thesis, coursework and dissertation) as shown in the programme list.