PhD in Urban Studies
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Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
Department: Department of Sociology
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name: PhD in Urban Studies
Programme Code: P7029Q
Medium of Facilitation:
NQF Level: 10
NQF Credits: 360
SAQA: 73886
Application Start Date:
Application End Date: Apr 1, 2022
Purpose
Career Opportunities
Curriculum
Admission Requirements
31 October 2022
Selection Process
A dissertation on an approved topic. Access will be considered for a candidate who is in
possession of a university-based master’s qualification in Urban Studies at NQF level 8,
HEQC level 9. If a student does not comply with the requirements mentioned above, the
Executive Dean of the Faculty may grant admission at the recommendation of the head of
the department. The department must specifically approve of the field of study, the research
topic, methodology and problem statement before the candidate may register.
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