Overview

Features

The Ancient Languages programme requires the writing of a dissertation which contains the results of independent and original research on a research problem.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Ancient Languages

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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79

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Ancient History View 3 other PhDs in Ancient History in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master's degree in Ancient Languages, Biblical Hebrew, another Semitic language, Greek or Latin or another qualification (e.g. a Master's degree in Theology or Linguistics) accepted by the Senate as equivalent.

Advanced knowledge of a second ancient language, as evidenced by coursework or examination.

Reading knowledge in one or more modern languages (e.g. German, French, Italian) necessary for the research topic, while not required for admission, is strongly recommended.

Suitability of the student’s project and staff expertise and capacity will also determine whether the project is feasible in our department.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21544 ZAR / year

≈ 21544 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

21544 ZAR / year

≈ 21544 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

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