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PhD in Sociology at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

PhD in 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 Sociology, Industrial Sociology or Social Impact Assessment at NQF level 8 or HEQC level 9. The Executive Dean may grant admission to applicants who do not meet this on the recommendation of the head of department. The department must approve the field of study, research topic, methodology and problem statement before registration; the doctorate is a thesis.

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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