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Stellenbosch University

PhD in Education

The PhD in Education in Education is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 3 .

Doctor of Philosophy in Education offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Education

Aim of the programme

The PhD programme aims to:

• give you opportunities to carry out high-level research as an Education student,
• build your research capacity, and
• help you to make an original and relevant contribution to scientific knowledge through independent research.
   

Programmes

You can apply for one of the following programme options:

26506-978 (360) Comparative Education

54526-978 (360) Curriculum Studies

21903-978 (360) Educational Psychology

65811-978 (360) Educational Support

54577-978 (360) Education and Training for Lifelong Learning

49255-978 (360) Education Management

50261-978 (360) Education Policy Studies

49204-978 (360) Environmental Education

49492-978 (360) Higher Education

23876-978 (360) History of Education

11970-978 (360) Language Education

21865-978 (360) Philosophy of Education

Assessment and Examination

The statutory requirements and other provisions relating to doctoral degrees in Part 1 (General) of the University Calendar also apply to this degree.

The Faculty of Education will confer the degree if:

a) you have the master's degree mentioned under "Admission requirements" above

b) your PhD research project was approved by Senate

c) since the above approval, you have conducted original research:

• under the supervision of a supervisor,
• for a period of at least two years, and
• to the satisfaction of the University.

d) have completed any other subjects that may have been required by Senate to the satisfaction of the University.
e) have submitted a dissertation which:

• represents an original conceptual and/or methodological contribution in your chosen field of study
• to the satisfaction of Senate shows that you have made a distinct contribution to enrich the knowledge in this specific field of study.

     Also note:

• The dissertation is normally between 70 000 and 90 000 words in length.
• The dissertation should be of sufficient quality to be published as an article in a suitable professional journal or as a book.

f) have undergone an oral examination to the satisfaction of the University. In special cases exemption from such examination may be granted if approved by Senate.