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51 PhD programmes in Humanities in South Africa
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 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 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 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 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 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
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide History
The History programme at Stellenbosch University entails the writing of a dissertation based on the results of independent original research on a specific research problem.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,317/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 Johannesburg4,1(225)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Applied Linguistics
This Applied Linguistics programme is offered by the Department of Language, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,444/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 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 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 Johannesburg4,1(225)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide Afrikaans (Research)
This Afrikaans (Research) programme is offered by the Department of Language, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,444/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 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