Overview

PhD students at University of Cape Town work on diverse topics in sociology, Industrial Sociology, the sociology of development, and the sociology of diversity.

Features

Many students work in research groups led by one of the professors or lecturers in the department, or linked to research centres such as the Centre for Social Science Research.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Writing a PhD is a challenge, and should not be taken on without careful thought.

Many students perform well in coursework degrees at Honours and even Masters level, where their work entails primarily the critical appraisal of secondary literatures, in a structured environment, but then struggle at the PhD level, where they must more independently design and research their own research topic.

It is especially difficult to research and write a PhD whilst either working or child-raising full-time.

Research and writing usually require extended periods of full-time engagement and concentration.

Writing a PhD can also be a stressful experience. Before embarking on a PhD, prospective students should discuss the challenges with other students who have recently completed or are currently completing their PhDs.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

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More details

Students can apply to the PhDs throughout the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Sociology View 12 other PhDs in Sociology 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

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

a master's degree

an honours degree, or a 4-year bachelor's degree, plus at least 1 year's registration for the master's degree

a 3-year bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years registration for a master's degree

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27170 ZAR / year

≈ 27170 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

27170 ZAR / year

≈ 27170 ZAR / year

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Industrial Sociology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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