Doctor of Philosophy (Education) at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The PhD(Education) is a 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time full thesis degree. A Doctorate is the highest qualification a student can be awarded at the University. It is earned by conducting independent research under the supervision of faculty mentors.

Faculty: Humanities | Department: Wits School of Education | Duration: 2 - 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

This a full thesis only (no coursework) programme; Thesis streams:; Education (EDUC); Science Education (SCED); Special / Deaf Education (SPED); Minimum 2 years full-time under a Senate-appointed supervisor; Ethics clearance required

Career pathways

Graduates from this programme may pursue roles such as: University academic and researcher Senior education policy advisor Education thought leader and published scholar International education consultant Research director at education NGOs and think tanks.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You must be meeting one of the following requirements to register for this programme: MEd from Wits OR BEd Hons (distinction) by special permission OR BEd + BA Hons (both with distinction) OR BEd Hons + Master’s (Arts/Commerce/Science) OR Master’s degree (any faculty) + 4 years relevant education experience OR equivalent qualification from another university For research applicants: must approach HOD to discuss research topic and supervisor availability BEFORE applying (PG Guide p67).

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.

Research and PhD applicants must approach the relevant school or department to discuss the research topic and availability of a supervisor before applying.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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