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Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy at University of Zululand

University of Zululand, South Africa

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy (code 1PHD17) is an NQF Level 10 research doctorate worth 360 credits, offered full time by the Department of Philosophy and Applied Ethics. It is completed through a thesis on an approved subject in Philosophy.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Philosophy and Applied Ethics  |  Duration: Minimum 3 years, full time  |  Intake: January  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: KwaDlangezwa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

The programme consists of a single 360-credit module, the Doctoral Research Thesis in Philosophy (1PH800), using advanced qualitative, quantitative or mixed-method approaches.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty rule: a Master's degree in the faculty concerned (or Senate-approved equivalent) with a minimum 65% in the Master's degree in the specific discipline; admission subject to Faculty Board approval.

Closing date for Master's and Doctoral studies by research: 28 February. Non-refundable application fee: R150 for local students, R250 for international students.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unizulu.ac.za/apply/

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