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PhD in Industrial Sociology at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

PhD in Industrial Sociology is a postgraduate doctoral programme offered by the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg, on the Auckland Park Kingsway campus. It is registered at NQF 10, 360 credits.

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

A university-based Master's qualification in Industrial Sociology or Sociology at NQF level 8. Where an applicant does not meet these requirements, the Dean of the Faculty may grant admission on the recommendation of the department chairperson. The department must approve the field of study, research topic, methodology and problem statement before registration. Suitability is assessed by the Head of Department with prospective supervisors under the Faculty's doctoral admission rules.

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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