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The Faculty of Humanities is internationally recognised for its research and expertise in community and development studies, archaeology and 400 other subject fields, including the world’s first global classroom in political sciences.

We encourage students to pursue postgraduate studies to enhance their critical and creative thinking. Our students have access to resources that ensure that they are ready for the world of work and have an entrepreneurial mindset.

134 Programmes found

PhD Augmentative and Alternative Communication Severe Disability
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01266000
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PhD Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264614
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PhD Creative Writing
Closing Dates:  SA – 15/01/2025; Non-SA – 15/01/2025
Programme Code:  01264619
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PhD Criminology
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264262
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PhD Drama
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264112
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PhD Drama and Film Studies
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264483
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PhD English
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01260212
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PhD Environmental Science and Society
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264638
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PhD Fine Arts Creative Production
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264556
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PhD Fine Arts Curatorial Practice
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264555
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PhD Fine Arts
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264554
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PhD French
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01260222
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PhD Geography
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264532
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PhD German
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01260202
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PhD Greek
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01260242
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PhD Heritage and Cultural Tourism
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264633
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PhD Heritage and Museum Studies
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264640
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PhD History
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264232
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PhD History of Art Digital Culture and Media
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264276
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PhD Information Design
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264637
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PhD International Relations Leadership and Security Studies
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01266003
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PhD International Relations
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264403
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PhD Latin
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01260282
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PhD Linguistics
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264542
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PhD Literary Theory
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01260262
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PhD Philosophy
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264383
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PhD Political Science
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264412
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PhD Politics
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264629
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PhD Psychology
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264635
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PhD Semitic Languages
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01260302
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PhD Social Work
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264142
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PhD Sociology
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264593
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PhD Speech-Language Pathology
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264612
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PhD Visual Studies
Closing Dates:  SA – 30/11/2024; Non-SA – 30/09/2024
Programme Code:  01264274
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