Universities and Online Degrees Guide

Stellenbosch University

Doctor of Philosophy in French

The Doctor of Philosophy in French in Language and Culture Studies is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Doctor of Philosophy in French offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

This doctoral programme requires at least two years of research resulting in a dissertation (with an oral defence). In close consultation with the Department, the student selects a research topic and submits a research proposal which meets the requirements set by the Faculty.

Programme Structure

You write a dissertation on a topic selected in consultation with the Department.

Programme Content

Compulsory Module: French (360)

Assessment and Examination

Successful completion of the programme entails undertaking a research project, its documentation in the form of a dissertation which makes up 100% of the final mark. The dissertation is assessed according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University. You must also do an oral examination. Consult Calendar, Part 1 (General), on doctoral studies.