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12 PhD programmes in Sociology in South Africa

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Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Socio-Informatics

The Socio-Informatics programme at Stellenbosch University does not involve any formal lectures, class work or assessments (other than that of the dissertation itself). 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,522/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Social Anthropology

The Social Anthropology programme at Stellenbosch University involves independent and original research, leading towards the writing of a dissertation on an approved topic, as developed in an approved research proposal and under the supervision of a supervisor and, where appropriate, a co-supervisor. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,312/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

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

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,612/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(227)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Industrial Sociology

This Industrial Sociology programme is offered by the Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,438/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(153)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Demography and Population Studies

The PhD programme in Demography and Population Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg offers an interdisciplinary graduate teaching and research in demography and population studies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$1,915/yr
University of Johannesburg4,1(227)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

This Sociology programme is offered by the Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,438/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology programme at Stellenbosch University involves independent and original research, leading towards the writing of a dissertation on an approved topic, as developed in an approved research proposal and under the supervision of a supervisor and, where appropriate, a co-supervisor. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,312/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(153)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

The PhD degree in Sociology is offered within the School of Social Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,979/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(162)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

Getting a PhD in Sociology at University of Cape Town is a great idea! Our PhDs are by research only (although sometimes we will ask or require PhD students to take specific Masters- or Honours-level courses to improve their skills in relevant fields).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,655/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(162)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Industrial Sociology

PhDs are offered in Sociology or Industrial Sociology at University of Cape Town. Our PhDs are by research only (although sometimes we will ask or require PhD students to take specific Masters- or Honours-level courses to improve their skills in relevant fields).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,655/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Environment and Society

This Environment and Society degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,612/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,0(410)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Sociology

A doctoral degree in Sociology 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$1,418/yr

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