University of Johannesburg
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies
The Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences is offered by University of Johannesburg.
Program Length: 3 YEARS.
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies offered by the University of Johannesburg
The Doctoral study programme comprises a thesis written under supervision that makes an original contribution to the field of Development Studies on a topic selected in consultation with the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies. A Doctoral defence (of the proposal and the thesis) is required in accordance with the regulations of the Faculty of Humanities. An article ready for publication on the thesis content is also required.
Admission requirements:
A Master’s Degree in Development Studies and a final course mark of at least 65% in the particular discipline is required. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of Development Studies, applicants (for the PhD) from other social science Degrees with Development Studies content are encouraged, and will be processed through the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning Committee.
