Overview
PhDs are offered in Sociology or Industrial Sociology at the University of Cape Town.
Features
- The Department has about 40 students studying for PhDs, making it one of the bigger PhD programmes in the University. The Humanities Faculty at UCT does not offer American-style coursework-based PhD programmes.
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
- StartingApply anytime.
Students can apply to the PhDs throughout the year.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Sociology View 12 other PhDs in Sociology in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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
Tuition Fee
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International
25700 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25700 ZAR per year during 24 months. -
National
25700 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25700 ZAR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Cape Town
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
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Available Scholarships
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