51 PhD programmes in Humanities in South Africa

At the Stellenbosch University, we offer our graduate students a unique phd degree in Ancient Languages.

Students at Stellenbosch University may apply for admission into the PhD (Philosophy) programme on the basis of a strong MA degree in Philosophy from a recognised university.

The outcome of a New Testament Studies programme at University of Pretoria is highly specialised, research-based knowledge and expertise.

Students at Stellenbosch University may apply for admission into the PhD (Applied Ethics) programme on the basis of a strong MA degree in either Philosophy or Applied Ethics from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification as judged by the University Senate. 

The outcome of a Dogmatics and Christian Ethics programme at University of Pretoria is highly specialised, research-based knowledge and expertise.

This Latin programme is offered by the Department of Language, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg.

This African Languages (Research) programme is offered by the Department of African Languages within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg.

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

The Department of English Literary Studies at University of Cape Town supervises research degrees in a broad range of areas, from Early Modern to contemporary literature and theory. 

The Classical Studies PhD is a research degree at University of Cape Town on an advanced topic under supervision. 

A doctoral degree in Theology 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.