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51 PhD programmes in Humanities in South Africa

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University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(153)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

This PhD in Creative Writing is offered within the School of Literature, Language and Media (SLLM) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,922/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Linguistics

This Linguistics degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(153)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Literature

This Doctor of Literature degree is offered within the School of Literature, Language and Media at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,922/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(162)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Historical Studies

An initial research proposal must accompany your application for a Historical Studies PhD degree at University of Cape Town. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,661/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Ancient Cultures

The programme requires the writing of a dissertation that contains the results of independent and original research on a research problem through which the student makes a substantial contribution to their field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,317/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

General Linguistics

The general aim of the PhD General Linguistics program at Stellenbosch University is to prepare and guide students intellectually in doing advanced research in specific (sub)areas of linguistics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,317/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Practical Theology

The outcome of a Practical Theology programme at University of Pretoria is highly specialised, research-based knowledge and expertise.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

English Studies

Doctoral study in the English Department is possible in a range of topics in literary and cultural studies as well as in creative writing. We offer a English Studies degree at the Stellenbosch University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,317/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Greek

This Greek degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

This Philosophy degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Ancient Culture Studies

This Ancient Culture Studies degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

This Creative Writing degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Literary Theory

This Literary Theory degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(141)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

German

Welcome to the the doctoral programme in German offered at the University of Kwazulu Natal. We are here to help you! 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$281/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,0(410)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Languages, Linguistics and Literature

A doctoral degree in Languages, Linguistics and Literature at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$1,424/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Afrikaans

This Afrikaans degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(162)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

We offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Philosophy at the University of Cape Town. Join us! 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,661/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(153)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The PhD degree in Linguistics at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a significant opportunity for advanced training and application of theory in the broad field of Linguistics.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,987/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,0(410)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

History

A doctoral degree in History at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$1,424/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,0(410)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Religious Studies

A doctoral degree in Religious Studies at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$1,424/yr

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