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Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

Dissertation demonstrating a grasp of theoretical and methodological issues in sociology, fostering critical and innovative thinking and producing new knowledge in the chosen research area.

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

What you will study

A single compulsory dissertation module, Sociology 978 (360 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master's degree in Sociology, Social Anthropology or a related discipline, and an acceptable 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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