IACER
Institute of Advanced Communication, Education & Research
A rigorous research-based postgraduate program
The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) program at IACER covers wide-ranging topics from the Humanities and Social Sciences, enabling students to comprehend the vocabularies, concepts, and methodologies with a wider sense of proportion.
Such interdisciplinarity equips students to carry on disciplinary research of their interest. The M.Phil. is designed as a pre-doctoral qualification and places heavy emphasis on independent scholarly research and the production of an original thesis.
Graduates of IACER's M.Phil. program are well-prepared for doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in Nepal and abroad, as well as for careers in academia, policy research, and higher education.
| Duration | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
| Affiliation | Pokhara University |
| Minimum Qualification | Master's Degree (any discipline) |
| Thesis | Required (original research) |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Scholarship | PU Scholarship Available |
Pokhara University Scholarship: Merit-based scholarships available for exceptional candidates. Contact IACER for details.
Plato, Kant, Nietzsche, Foucault, Derrida, Spivak — engaging with major philosophical questions about knowledge, meaning, and power in literature and culture.
Peacebuilding in divided societies with a focus on Nepal's history and peace process. Understanding state-society relationships and conflict transformation.
Qualitative and quantitative research methods for humanities and social sciences. Fieldwork, archival research, discourse analysis, and ethnography.
Comparative study of literature, philosophy, and culture across national and disciplinary boundaries. World literature and global intellectual traditions.
In-depth study of Nepali society, history, ethnic and cultural diversity, political transformation, and the ongoing processes of state-building and democratization.
Original independent research culminating in a thesis of approximately 30,000-40,000 words. Students work closely with a designated supervisor and research committee.
Grading follows Pokhara University standards for M.Phil. courses. Internal assessment (60%) is distributed across several components:
IACER M.Phil. students have undertaken research in a wide range of areas including:
The M.Phil. program at IACER is your gateway to doctoral studies and a career in academia and research. Join us today.
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