Overview

This programme at University of Kwazulu Natal aims to graduate independent researchers in the fields of Social Justice Education, Teacher Development Studies, Curriculum, Education Leadership, Management and Policy, Educational Psychology, Gender Studies, Adult Education and Higher Education across all learning areas and uses a wide range of research methodologies.

Features

Graduates must be able to generate new and original knowledge at the highest level by conducting original research that addresses complex context-based issues, under the guidance of the research supervisor.

Programme Structure

Specialisations

Adult Education

Curriculum Studies

Education and Development

Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

Educational Psychology

Gender Education

History Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education View 13 other PhDs in Education 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

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must have a MEd or equivalent, of which at least 50% of the degree must have comprised a research project. They should have an average of at least 60% in their Master’s degree, including a minimum of 60% in the research project.

Students are advised that these are minimum requirements and that, given the high demand and limited supervisory capacity, preference will be given to students with a strong pass that exceeds 60%. A 5-page description of the research that you intend to pursue for the PhD studies (Concept note) will be required.

The concept note will assist in identifying a potential contribution to knowledge. Some disciplines may require a portfolio of work as a prerequisite for selection. The PhD is a 384 credit qualification.

Tuition Fee

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International

4160 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2080 ZAR per semester during 24 months.
National

4160 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2080 ZAR per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Durban

7800 - 9401 ZAR /month

Living costs

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