Doctor of Philosophy in African Studies at University of Venda

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy in African Studies is listed on the University of Venda programme pages under the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education (Department of Arts and Social Sciences).

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education | Department: Department of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

What you will study

Career pathways

The graduates may be absorbed in the health sciences, National House of Traditional Leadership, cultural tourism, communication, agriculture, nature conservation, arts and culture, education, law, human and social sciences, physical planning and construction, government departments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), traditional authorities, local municipalities, research organizations such as (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) or Human Science Research Council (HSRC), etc.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An applicant for a Doctoral degree programme shall have obtained a Master’s degree in the same, or a similar (related), field.

ZAR 45,010 a year (2026). Estimated 2026 tuition per year of study as listed in the 2026 Fees Booklet: first year R45,010; second year R22,390. Amount shown is the first year. Excludes residence and other fees. Source

Online applications for 2027 open on 01 May 2026 and close on 30 September 2026. No application fee is payable for 2027 applications.

Applications are completed online; the University does not charge an application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://www.univen.ac.za/student-affairs/student-support-services/how-to-apply/

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