PhD in Climate Studies Programme

Objectives

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Climate Studies aims to develop professionals who would contribute to sustainable development by addressing the various impacts of climate change. The programme is intended to enhance the knowledge and skills of the students with specialist competencies in a wide range of subject areas pertaining to understanding climate change and its impact on agriculture, animal production, environment, energy, water, disasters, transport and industries, including human health. The programme will provide a platform and professional support in conducting independent research on a wide spectrum of topics related to climate through transdisciplinary approach. The programme will prepare the students to pursue a wide range of careers such as researchers, academicians, development specialists, project and programme managers, planners, advisors, and decision makers.

Curriculum Structure

The three-year PhD programme comprises 360 credits spread over six semesters. Semester I has four foundational modules each with 15 credits. Credits will be provided based on the progress made by students as per Table 1. The PhD candidate will have to publish at least two peer-reviewed research articles in peer-reviewed journals, and present one conference and also produce a thesis. The thesis will have to be worth 50,000 to 100,000 words.

Table 1: Programme structure for 3-year programme

Semester

Modules

Module Code

Credit

I

Research methodology

RES505

15

Applied Statistics

STS502

15

Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and
Mitigation

CLM705

15

Confirmation of candidature

SEM703

15

II

Research methodology (Data collection
plan) and submission of manuscript I

SEM 704

60

III

Field research

SEM 705

60

IV

Field research

SEM 706

60

V

Submission of manuscript II

SEM 707

60

VI

Presentation in conference

SEM 708

15

Thesis submission

SEM 709

30

Final defence

SEM710

15

Accumulated Credit

360