Doctorate programs in South Africa

This listing covers doctorate programs in South Africa. Check durations, tuition and admission details, and refine the results with the sidebar filters.

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Programs in South Africa are offered at these levels: Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Honours Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Military Geography

Universiteit Stellenbosch QS 2027 #296 =

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

sun.ac.za University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

Doctorate programs in South Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in South Africa?

Which fields of study can I browse in South Africa?

How much does it cost to study in South Africa?

How do I choose the right program?

Doctor of Philosophy in Military Geography

Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Science

PhD in 7379

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Sciences

Doctor of Education in Chemistry Education

Doctor of Education in Comparative Education

Doctor of Education in Curriculum Studies

Doctor of Education in Early Childhood Education

Doctor of Education in Educational Management

Doctor of Education in Guidance and Counselling

Doctor of Education in Inclusive Education

Doctor of Education in Life Sciences Education

Doctor of Education in Mathematics Education

Doctor of Education in Philosophy of Education

Doctor of Education in Physics Education

Doctor of Education in Psychology of Education

Doctor of Education in Science Education

Doctor of Education in Sociology of Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Geography

Doctor of Commerce

Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

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