PhD Communication Science at University of the Free State

Programme overview

Research-based doctoral degree in Communication Science offered by the Department of Communication Science at the Bloemfontein Campus. Students complete a comprehensive thesis and meet regularly with their supervisor.

Faculty: Faculty of the Humanities | Department: Department of Communication Science | Duration: Minimum 2 years; full-time over four consecutive semesters, part-time over six consecutive semesters (extensions only in exceptional cases) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

The curriculum consists of one compulsory module, Thesis (COMT9100, 360 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Communication Science (PhD): minimum average of 65% in an applicable, research-based master's degree and a 1 000-word research proposal submitted with the application. The Programme Committee may additionally require an oral examination or proof of publication in an accredited journal in the field. Admission is subject to Programme Committee permission and to the availability of a qualified supervisor in the chosen field.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

PhD applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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