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Philosophy Doctorate Programme

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Our PhD Programme

To be admitted to this programme, students must fulfill the department鈥檚 admission requirements and prove adequate knowledge of research methodology and the history of philosophy. Supplementary oral examinations might be required.

A thesis is completed on a topic chosen in consultation with the department and written under supervision. A doctoral defence (viva voce) of the thesis is required in accordance with the general regulations of the Faculty of Humanities.

ADMISSION TO DOCTORATE (SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS)
Departmental Admission Requirements for Doctoral Degrees

Minimum requirement

You must have scored an average of at least 65% for a Master鈥檚 degree in Philosophy

Additional requirements

  1. 鈥婣 covering letter including a statement of purpose of no more than 500 words. A statement of purpose usually includes, but is not restricted to the following: reasons why you want to complete this degree, impediments to your study, work commitments, etc.
  2. A brief research proposal [1,500 words]
  3. An example of written work for the Master鈥檚 degree, preferably the whole thesis.
  4. The details of the supervisor and co-supervisor [if there was one] for the Master鈥檚 thesis.

鈥婥andidates might also be required to complete:

  1. 鈥婣n essay writing exercise based on prescribed texts.
  2. An interview

鈥婣pplications For 2025 Doctoral Study In Philosophy at UJ

DEADLINE: 31 October 2025

If you have any questions prior to submitting your application, contact the Postgraduate Admission Dr Dimpho Maponya dimphot@uj.ac.za,聽or the academic member of staff whose areas of expertise in which you are interested.

THE APPLICANT COMPLETES AND SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO THE STUDENT ENROLMENT CENTRE ONLINE

(All documents must be certified copies, with the exception of the academic record and certificate of conduct)

  1. 鈥婣cademic record and (certificate of conduct if registered at another higher education institution) (original),
  2. Matriculation exemption certificate (only students who 鈥媎id not study at UJ)
  3. Previous degree/certificate, (only students who did not study at UJ)
  4. an UJ application form (only students who did not study at UJ)
  5. Departmental contact details form鈥�

THESE FORMS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO THE POSTGRADUATE ADMISSIONS CO-ORDINATOR Dr Dimpho Maponya dimphot@uj.ac.za, BEFORE THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE

ADMISSION TO DOCTORATE (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

Candidates who do not have permanent residence in South Africa or who are not South African citizens need to consult the International Office for specific prerequisites with regard to legal requirements and other relevant information. This includes matters such as study permits, medical cover and English language proficiency requirements. The international office will, where applicable, refer candidates to SAQA for validation of qualifications, as well as for English language proficiency testing. The International Office also provides information about the application procedure.

Contact details

International office: +27 (0)11 559 2018鈥�

Please contact either Dr Dimpho Maponya dimphot@uj.ac.za, the Postgraduate admissions co-ordinator, or Prof Ben Smart: bsmart@uj.ac.za, the Postgraduate teaching co-ordinator, to help with any queries.