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PhD in Development Studies (Research) at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

Doctoral programme (NQF 10, 360 credits) in Development Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Department of Anthropology and Development Studies  |  Duration: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

A thesis written under supervision making an original contribution to Development Studies, a doctoral defence of the proposal and the thesis, and an article ready for publication on the thesis content.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master's degree in Development Studies and a final course mark of at least 65% in the particular discipline. Applicants from other social science degrees with Development Studies content are encouraged and are processed through the University's Recognition of Prior Learning Committee. Selection is by the Head of Department in consultation with prospective supervisors; admission is not automatic even when the preceding qualification is held.

Intake: Applications close 31 October 2026

Duration: 2 Years Full-Time and 3 Years Part-Time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/postgraduate/

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