Doctor of Philosophy in Languages and Literature with Afrikaans and Dutch at North-West University

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Languages and Literature with Afrikaans and Dutch is an NQF level 10 doctoral degree in the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, offered full-time and part-time on the Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses. Qualification code: 1CA R01 L901P/V. After completion of the PhD programme in Afrikaans and Dutch, candidates should demonstrate: Advanced expertise and critical knowledge of Afrikaans and Dutch literature, linguistics or applied linguistics.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 3-5 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Entry requirements

A candidate must have a Master's degree in Afrikaans and Dutch or in Linguistics and/or Literary Theory or an equivalent qualification. The Master's degree giving admission to this Programme must be obtained with an average mark of at least 65%. Candidates who did not achieve a mark of 65% for the relevant Master's degree, may apply for an interview with the Chairperson of the particular subject group, the School Director and the Director of the relevant Focus Area. Before a candidate may register for a doctorate the Director of the relevant Focus Area in consultation with the Chairperson of the subject group may demand that he/she proves in a preliminary examination and or seminar that he/she is conversant with the whole field of Afrikaans and Dutch literature or linguistics, as well as the theory of the language or literature.

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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