Colleges and Universities Offering PhD in History in South Africa

A PhD in History offers an immersive and specialized study of historical events, cultures and societies, providing graduates with a deep understanding of the past and its impact on the present. This research-intensive program equips students with advanced critical thinking, analytical and communication skills.

Possible career opportunities for PhD in History graduates include:

1. University professor/lecturer
2. Historical researcher
3. Archivist
4. Museum curator
5. Policy analyst
6. Heritage consultant
7. Documentary filmmaker
8. Author/writer
9. Journalist
10. Cultural resource manager
11. Government official
12. Non-profit organization worker
13. Historical consultant
14. Public historian

Institutions Offering PhD in History

•  Nelson Mandela University , Port Elizabeth   
  Course entry requirements:
  -Holders of a Master's degree from the University or the holders of other qualifications approved by Senate may be accepted as candidates for the relevant degree.
  -Candidates who have passed the examinations on the grounds that they will be awarded the relevant degree by the University or on the grounds that the required status may later be granted to them, or who have in any other manner (e.g. RPL) attained a level of competence, which in Senate's opinion is adequate for the purpose of postgraduate studies or research at the required level, may be accepted as candidates for the relevant degree.
  -Apart from the general admission requirements, a candidate may be required to fulfil further requirements, e.g. supplementary work or an oral/written examination as prescribed by Senate.
  -A prospective student must contact the relevant Head of Department or Director of School wherein his/her studies will take place, before applying for admission.
  -An application for registration as a student for a postgraduate research qualification may, after approval by the Head of Department or Director of School, be processed by the Manager: Faculty Administration.
  -Where applicable, a candidate must submit a research proposal for approval by the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee within the prescribed minimum period as stipulated in the postgraduate research policy. Once such approval has been obtained, an official research project is registered by the Manager: Faculty Administration.
  -Unless the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee decides otherwise, no candidate will be allowed to continue with his/her studies if a research project has not been registered within the prescribed minimum period as stipulated in the postgraduate research policy.
  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  Relevant master’s degree
  A weighted average of at least 70% for the research component of the master’s degree.
  
  Duration of study:
  2 years, full-time.
•  University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  (a) A Relevant Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification.
  
  Course Duration:
  (a) A minimum of two years.
  (b) A maximum of four years.
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific Admission Requirements:
  A Master’s degree in History or a related subject with a pass mark of 65%.
•  Rhodes University, Grahamstown  
  

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