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Doctor of Philosophy in Education at Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education (W62021) is a professional doctoral qualification that lets candidates pursue research on education-related issues at doctoral level. It develops advanced research competencies and enables original contributions to knowledge in education through independent scholarly inquiry.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Department: Continuing Professional Teacher Development  |  Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Candidates undertake independent doctoral research in education.

Career pathways

Teacher; Subject Education Specialist (SES); Deputy Chief Education Specialist (DCES); Chief Education Specialist (CES); lecturer; researcher; curriculum planner; moderator or assessor; district manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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

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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