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PhD in English (Research) at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

Doctoral research programme (NQF 10, 360 credits) in English.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  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 of approximately 220 pages demonstrating original insights and advanced research skills, studied by individual supervision with participation in departmental seminars; in the final year candidates present at least two public departmental seminars and, before presenting the thesis, take a doctoral examination (written or oral, equivalent to two papers of four modules each) on English literature outside the period of research and on the principles of poetics and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master's degree in English. Admission must be approved by the Chairperson of the Department. 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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