Philosophy the Programme

The ever increasing global challenges of sociocultural, political and environmental nature are compelling millions of people to migrate as refugees or Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). To respond to these challenges at global, regional and national levels, academic institutions have an enormous role in training individuals with multidisciplinary expertise in refugee and migration. Kenya continues to advance its efforts to promote durable solutions to its protracted refugee situation from the initial encampment approach to the current Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework and the Global Compact on Refugees that endorses refugee integration. Kenya’s acceptance of this policy commitments as a major host of refugees in East Africa implies the need for experts in refugee and migration affairs. In this regard, Garissa University is committed to contribute to this field by preparing individuals with proficiency of responding to refugee and migration crises. The University accomplishes its responsibility by focusing on transformative education, cutting-edge instruction and impactful research that prepares graduates with practical knowledge and skills on refugee flows and international migration. Graduates of the programme will be equipped to engage in contemporary and emerging refugee and migration issues.

Goal of the Programme 

The goal of this interdisciplinary programme is to produce graduates who are able to address contemporary issues of refugee flows and international migration across disciplines through research. The programme provides a unique student-centred and multidisciplinary approach to foster experiential and collaborative learning. 

2.5 Expected Learning Outcomes of the Programme

By the end of the programme, the learner shall be able to:

1. Design and conduct a research study and disseminate the findings.
2. Develop strategic and durable solutions for the displaced persons
3. Integrate theory and practice in working with displaced persons

Admission requirements for the Programme

University postgraduate academic regulations shall apply. To qualify for admission to the PhD in Peace, Security and Conflict Management, candidates shall be: –

1. A holder of a Master degree of Garissa University or equivalent from a recognized University.
2. Applicant must show the ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/dissertation/project the at Masters level. 
3. Acceptance by the department of a concept paper of at most 1000 words stating the applicant’s purpose and goals of research study. 
4. Proof of English proficiency is required for students from non-English speaking countries.