Online doctorate in liberal studies
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A free workbook for all PhD scholars (and aspirants)
Intercontinental Open University for Global Change has created a playbook, which is a small workbook to clarify PhD research process and journey in the simplest of languages possible. You may freely distribute this to anyone who needs it. For your copy, click here For joining our accredited online PhD (Liberal Studies), please visit Online accredited…
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Why Researching Peace Studies Matters for Interfaith Harmony and Global Wellbeing
By Professor Daniel Richard, President and Director, Intercontinental Open University for Global Change A World That Needs This Research More Than Ever The numbers make uncomfortable reading. According to the Institute for Economics and Peace’s 2026 Global Peace Index, global peacefulness has now declined for twelve consecutive years running, with nearly three-quarters of countries less…
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Earn an Accredited PhD (Liberal Studies) – 100% Online, Flexible, and Designed for Changemakers
At the Intercontinental Open University for Global Change (IOUGC), we believe that advanced education should be accessible, interdisciplinary, and purpose-driven. As a university committed to fostering global transformation, we are proud to offer our PhD (Liberal Studies) program through a flexible distance-learning model. This is not just another doctorate. It is a research degree designed for thinkers, leaders,…
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How to choose your PhD thesis topic?
Choosing a PhD thesis topic is one of the most important—and intimidating—decisions you’ll ever make. After all, this is the research you’ll live with for years. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you’re pursuing a traditional PhD or a practice-based doctorate like our Applied Positive Psychology program at IOUGC, the…
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Join our accredited PhD (Liberal Studies) in Applied Positive Psychology
At the Intercontinental Open University for Global Change (IOUGC), we believe that the world’s most pressing challenges require more than just traditional solutions—they require a fundamental shift in how we think, work, and relate to one another. This is the spirit behind our unique PhD (Liberal Studies) program. Offered through our flexible distance learning and directed…