Doctor of Philosophy in French at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Requires at least two years of research resulting in a dissertation with an oral defence. The student selects a research topic in close consultation with the department and submits a research proposal meeting Faculty requirements.

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, French 978 (360 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

An MA degree in French or an equivalent and relevant qualification approved by Senate. Supporting documents: CV with three referees, one-page letter of motivation, the Master's research project (which must be in French) 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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