Textbook
Year 1
What Is A PhD
Author
Dr Nixon Nduji
Faculty
Faculty of Environmental Studies
Department
Geo-informatics and Surveying
Uploaded
Mar 18, 2026
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Description
A PhD/Doctor of Philosophy, is fundamentally a research-based degree that focuses on generating new knowledge rather than merely acquiring or applying existing skills. It involves conducting original research to explore unanswered questions, challenge existing paradigms/develop innovative theories & solutions. The emphasis is on contributing to the collective understanding of a field or discipline.