Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Literature at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Independent dissertation in the multidisciplinary field of comparative literature, in collaboration with the departments of Afrikaans and Dutch, Ancient Studies, African Languages and English. Sources are read in the original language and the dissertation is written in Afrikaans or English.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Modern Foreign Languages | Duration: Three years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A single compulsory dissertation module, Comparative Literature 978 (360 credits); the research topic is chosen in consultation with the department where supervision mainly takes place.

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Entry requirements

A Master's degree in Afrikaans/Afrikaans and Dutch, Ancient Languages, Dutch, English, French, German, Modern Literature, Northern Sotho, Sesotho, Xhosa, Zulu or another African language taught at Stellenbosch University, or a discipline relevant to a comparative study of literature and culture. Admission is based on an approved research proposal. Supporting documents: a sample of best written work and a research proposal.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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