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Programme: PhD English

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Code Faculty
01260212 Faculty of Humanities
Credits Duration
Minimum duration of study: 2 years Total credits: 360
Contact:
Prof MA Brown
[email protected]
+27 (0)124203519

Admission requirements

  • A minimum of 70% for the dissertation in the related master's degree programme articulating with the specific doctoral degree programme.
  • Prospective students could be required to submit an admissions essay or sit for an examination or do additional modules to enable them to reach the desired level of study.
  • An acceptable level of proficiency in English is a requisite.
  • An approved research proposal is required.
 

Additional requirements

• Prospective students could be required to submit an admissions essay or sit for an examination or do additional modules to enable them to reach the desired level of study.

• An acceptable level of proficiency in English is a requisite.

• An approved research proposal is required.

Core modules

  • Module content:

    A doctoral thesis consists of an extended, original research report that adds something to the academic debate in English language or literature. A supervisor is allocated and will assist the student in the choice of topic and in the presentation of the research proposal prior to registration.

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Core modules

  • Module content:

    A doctoral thesis consists of an extended, original research report that adds something to the academic debate in English language or literature. A supervisor is allocated and will assist the student in the choice of topic and in the presentation of the research proposal prior to registration.

    View more


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