Centre for Doctoral Studies
PhD Studies
MLCU is a development university and so promotes the pursuit of applied research, especially in the social sciences. Candidates who wish to study issues and problems pertaining to the development of communities are especially invited to apply. MLCU also encourages research on indigenous issues, especially indigenous knowledge as it is important to preserve and revitalize the traditional ways and wisdom of the indigenous peoples of Northeast India and find useful applications to modern life. Traditional medicine and the fine arts and folklore of the region, especially music, dance and literary forms are other areas of current research at MLCU.
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Degree
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is generally considered to be an advanced research degree usually pursued before the Doctor of Philosophy. It typically includes a taught portion and a significant research portion, during which a thesis research project is conducted under supervision. The MPhil is regarded as an advanced master’s degree, standing between a PhD and a shorter master’s degree. For the academic year 2019-20, the following MPhil Programmes are offered:
- MPhil in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work – 2 years
- MPhil in Psychotherapy – 2 years
- MPhil Counselling Psychology – 2 years
- MPhil in School Counselling – 2 years
- MPhil in Family and Marital Counselling – 2 years
- MPhil in Community Development – 2 years
- Individualised MPhil – 2 years
- Pursuing a single research project in two stages over a longer period, thereby enabling a stronger research outcome.
- Possibility of completing the PhD in a shorter period
- Possible exemption from a portion of or all of the PhD course work
- Motivation and career goals
- Research interest of the candidate and its importance
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Research methods