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PhD in Social Work at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

PhD in Social Work is a postgraduate doctoral programme offered by the Department of Social Work 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 Social Work  |  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 relevant master's programme in the same or a relevant field, as determined by the Faculty Board under the Faculty Rules and Regulations.

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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