Page 2 of 9, 132 PhD Programs in South Africa for 2024

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Logistics Management is to develop intellectual and specialized competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding, analysis, and application of logistics management principles.

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Leadership is to provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of concepts and theories underpinning the theoretical and practical aspects of PPL, as well as with original and independent scientific research skills to contribute to the expansion of the PPL knowledge base.

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Information Technology Management is to show through the doctoral thesis in which the qualification culminates, evidence of independent and original scientific work.

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Information Management is to show through the doctoral thesis, in which the qualification finally culminates, evidence of independent and original scientific work.

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Industrial Psychology is to combine the science of psychology with a practice that focuses on the scientific study of the workplace – including both the organizations, their employees, and the community.

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Human Resource Management is to develop the intellectual and professional skills of the student. A qualifying student would show evidence of independent and original scientific in the field of Human Resource Management work.

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Human Resource Development is to develop the intellectual and professional skills of the student. A qualifying student should show evidence of independent and original scientific work in the field of Human Resource Development in the thesis.

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Employment Relations is to develop the intellectual and professional skills of the student. A qualifying student should show evidence of independent and original work in the thesis. The thesis would constitute a distinctive contribution to the knowledge of and insight into the subject discipline as well as the field of research.

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Business Management is to develop applied and highly specialized competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, comprehension, and application of business management principles. This qualification also intends to make original contributions to the field.

DLitt et Phil (Urban Studies) is an advanced level of study in which a candidate has to conduct independent research and produce a thesis that demonstrates a contribution to knowledge in the field.

The Doctoral program entails a substantial piece of independent research that contributes something new to theory or practice in the field of social work. The program assists you in becoming an expert in a particular facet of social work. We have four Doctoral supervisors with a diverse range of expertise, including clinical social work, community development, developmental research, econometrics, gender-based violence management, occupational social work, poverty, resilience, social development, social policy, social security, and youth transitions.

DLitt et Phil Sociology is an advanced level of study in which a candidate has to conduct independent research and produce a thesis that demonstrates a contribution to knowledge in the field. The Degree is assessed on the basis of the thesis only and the candidate has to satisfy the Department of Sociology and the Faculty of Humanities that the thesis is his or her own unaided work. Upon submission of the final thesis, he or she has to give an undertaking that it has not been submitted to any other institution for examination and the granting of a qualification.

The DLitt et Phil degree is offered by dissertation only, and registration can be on a full-time or part-time basis. It is the candidate’s responsibility to put forward a suitable research proposal but the Department of Psychology will provide significant mentoring and supervisory support during this process.

A thesis on a theme in Political Science or International Relations, as a unique contribution which also demonstrates the ability to do independent and meaningful research, is required. An article ready for publication has to be submitted along with the thesis.

For this degree, students write a thesis under supervision, on a topic selected in consultation with the Department. The topic must be in line with the expertise of the available lecturers. An article of publishable quality must be submitted with the thesis. A Doctoral conference of both the proposal and the thesis is required in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Philosophy.