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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Computer Science Education at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Computer Science Education is a doctoral qualification in the Faculty of Education at North-West University, offered on the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses. Programme code: 4CA R02 : O901P. Duration: Full-time: 2-4 years; Part-time: 2-5 years. Supervision is arranged through the faculty's research entities (Edu-HRight, SDL, COMBER, RIH).

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: Full-time: 2-4 years; Part-time: 2-5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Entry requirements

A Master of Education degree, an appropriate 180-credit NQF level 9 professional master's degree or a relevant master's degree, with a minimum average of 60% for the research master's degree (or 60% for the research modules of a professional master's). A two-page letter of intent with a preliminary research title must accompany the application.

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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