PhD Psychology at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The PhD in Psychology is a research-based doctoral degree offered by the Department of Psychology. It is academic in nature and does not lead to HPCSA registration, and no internship is attached.

Faculty: Faculty of the Humanities | Department: Department of Psychology | Intake: Applications accepted throughout the year; applicants advised to apply in the first half of the year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

There are no formal classes. Candidates complete a research thesis (or the article option agreed with the supervisor) under a supervisor, with contact sessions and recommended research colloquiums and workshops.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master's degree in Psychology (NQF Level 9) with an academic average of at least 65%. Admission also depends on securing an acceptable research topic and an available supervisor. Qualifications obtained outside South Africa or at a non-accredited institution need a SAQA evaluation certificate.

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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