Colleges and Universities Offering PhD in Anthropology in South Africa

  • Course Name: PhD in Anthropology(Anthropology)
  • Major Subject: Anthropology
  • Course Category: Doctorate Courses

Institutions Offering PhD in Anthropology

  • Nelson Mandela University  Nelson Mandela University , Port Elizabeth   
    Course requirements

    (i) Applicants must have a Master's degree in Anthropology or any other relevant field in the Social Sciences.

    (ii) Holders of a Master's degree from the University or the holders of other qualifications approved by Senate may be accepted as candidates for the relevant degree.

    (iii) Candidates who have passed the examinations on the grounds that they will be awarded the relevant degree by the University or on the grounds that the required status may later be granted to them, or who have in any other manner (for example, RPL) attained a level of competence, which in Senate's opinion is adequate for the purpose of postgraduate studies or research at the required level, may be accepted as candidates for the relevant degree.

    (iv) Apart from the general admission requirements, a candidate may be required to fulfil further requirements, e.g. supplementary work or an oral/written examination as prescribed by Senate.

    (v) A prospective student must contact the relevant Head of Department or Director of School wherein his/her studies will take place, before applying for admission.

    (vi) An application for registration as a student for a postgraduate research qualification may, after approval by the Head of Department or Director of School, be processed by the Manager: Faculty Administration.

    (vii) Where applicable, a candidate must submit a research proposal for approval by the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee within the prescribed minimum period as stipulated in the postgraduate research policy. Once such approval has been obtained, an official research project is registered by the Manager: Faculty Administration

    (viii) Unless the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee decides otherwise, no candidate will be allowed to continue with his/her studies if a research project has not been registered within the prescribed minimum period as stipulated in the postgraduate research policy.


    Mode of study: full time


    Course duration: 2 years


    Modules of study: Anthropology
  • University of Pretoria University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
    Admission Requirements:
    Relevant master’s degree
    A weighted average of at least 65% for the research component of the master’s degree
    Students with a weighted average of 70% or more for the research component of the master’s degree will receive preference
    An admissions essay/examination 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 the Witwatersrand University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
    Entry Requirements:
    - A masters degree from Wits or another university with a 70% total mark aggregate.
    - A supervisor from the Faculty of Humanities must be identified and approached prior to application.

    Course Duration: 2 years (full-time) or a maximum of 4 years (part time)
  • University of Limpopo 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.
  • University of Johannesburg University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg  
    Admission requirements: A Master’s Degree in Anthropology and a final course mark of at least 65% in the particular discipline.

    Duration of programme: 3 years




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