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Doctor of Philosophy in Socio-Informatics at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

Independent and original research project leading to a dissertation of 250 to 300 pages.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Information Science  |  Duration: Three years  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A single compulsory dissertation module, Socio-Informatics 978 (360 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master's degree with a final mark of at least 70%. Supporting documents: CV, evidence of contact with a prospective supervisor, evidence of academic work, summary of Master's research (3-5 pages) and a statement of research interest (1-3 pages).

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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