Overview

Students' studies may be discontinued by the Department in the case of unsatisfactory progress.

Prospective students must attend a research workshop in the last week of January.

Features

The rest of the Social Work programme at Stellenbosch University consists of self-study without any coursework.

Students choose a topic for a dissertation within a specific field of social work (see the research areas of the Department of Social Work) and conduct an independent research project under the study guidance of a supervisor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work

Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 9 other PhDs in Social Work in South Africa

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

After completion of an M in Social Work, students can obtain admission to doctoral studies on the grounds of an approved research proposal.

An average of 65% for a MSW is normally required for admission to the PhD programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

19357 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19357 ZAR per year during 36 months.
National

19357 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19357 ZAR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Stellenbosch

7630 - 10640 ZAR /month

Living costs

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