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Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (Public Relations and Communication) at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

Thesis-based Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences specialising in Public Relations and Communication Management (NQF level 10, SAQA ID 96817), offered full-time and part-time by the Department of Public Relations Management at DUT. Students must show original and creative thinking and make a real contribution to solving a particular problem to which their research applies.

Faculty: Faculty of Management Sciences  |  Department: Department of Public Relations Management  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Thesis-based research qualification: independent doctoral research in public relations and communication management under supervision.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An appropriate Master's qualification (NQF level 9) or a cognate NQF level 9 qualification, in addition to DUT Rule G25 (related Master's degree or status/advanced standing, proof of research track record where the Master's was by coursework only, and availability of suitable supervisors).

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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