Colleges and Universities Offering PhD in Sociology in South Africa

Institutions Offering PhD in Sociology

University of Pretoria, Pretoria
Admission Requirements:
Relevant master’s degree
In the case of a coursework master’s degree, the research component must comprise at least 50% of the degree and there should be a minimum mark of 70% for the mini-dissertation
A weighted average of at least 70% for the master’s degree
An admissions essay may be required
Note: Additional work/modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency

Duration of study:
2 years, full-time.
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Entry Requirements:
- A masters degree from Wits or another university with a 70% total mark aggregate.
- A supervisor from the Faculty of Humanities must be identified and approached prior to application.

Course Duration: 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years part-time
University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch
Specific Admission Requirements:
• A Master’s degree in Sociology, Social Anthropology or a related discipline.
• An acceptable research proposal.