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PhD Governance and Political Transformation at University of the Free State

University of the Free State, South Africa

Programme overview

An NQF level 10, 360-credit doctorate in which candidates make an original scientific contribution to governance and political transformation. Places are limited.

Faculty: Faculty of the Humanities  |  Department: Political Studies and Governance (Governance and Political Transformation)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Doctoral research culminating in a thesis in the field of governance and political transformation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Preference is given to candidates who completed the Master's in Governance and Political Transformation with at least 70% for the dissertation. Applicants must first contact the programme administration by email.

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.

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