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PhD specialising in Social Work at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The PhD specialising in Social Work is conferred by virtue of a thesis and a doctoral examination within the Faculty of Humanities. Selection is subject to the outcome of a departmental review, and the minimum duration is 2 years full-time.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 2 years, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master of Social Work degree (NQF level 9), or a relevant master's degree (NQF level 9), with a weighted average of at least 65% for the master's degree.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026

Duration: 2 years, full-time

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