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 |