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Doctor of Education at Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Programme overview

The programme provides an opportunity for candidates to pursue research on a variety of education-related issues at doctoral level. It is a professional doctoral qualification geared towards professionalising research in education.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Department: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

NQF Level 9 qualification in a cognate discipline or Master of Education degree with a teaching qualification with an average of 60%.

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

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