Colleges and Universities Offering PhD in Political Science in South Africa

Institutions Offering PhD in Political Science

University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch
Specific Admission Requirements:
• A Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Political Science, International Studies or a related discipline, with advanced training in Research Methodology.
• If you have a Master’s degree but you did not pass a research methodology course at the honours level, you must take a postgraduate course in social science research methods at Stellenbosch University.
• The Department may require that you follow additional postgraduate modules.
University of Pretoria, Pretoria
Admission Requirements:
Master’s degree in Political Sciences or International Relations or Security Studies or relevant master’s degree
A weighted average of at least 70% for the research component of the master’s degree
An admissions essay may be required
Note: Additional work/modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency

Duration of study:
2 years, full-time.
University of Limpopo, Polokwane
Course Entry Requirements:
(a) A Relevant Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification.

Course Duration:
(a) A minimum of two years.
(b) A maximum of four years.