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Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work at University of Zululand

University of Zululand, South Africa

Programme overview

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

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Entry requirements

Must have a BSW degree at NQF level 8 A minimum 65% average in the final-year modules Must have a minimum of 65% for all research modules A minimum of 65% in the Masters degree in social work (or cognate discipline) (NQF level 9) Shortlisted applicants must attend selection interviews 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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