Nelson Mandela University

Nelson Mandela University

Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology

The Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology in Arts is offered by Nelson Mandela University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Subjects: 7.

Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology offered by Nelson Mandela University at the Faculty of Humanities

The curriculum consists of research work on an approved topic submitted in fulfillment of the requirements set for obtaining a doctor’s degree.


Possible fields for research doctorates (DPhil):

* Postgraduate studies may be followed across faculty boundaries, particularly in the case of research-based traditional university qualifications such as BA Hons, Magister Artium (MA) or DPhil/PhD. Although the disciplines marked with an asterisk * fall under other faculties, it can be followed on a postgraduate degree level in the Arts Faculty, if the student’s first qualification was obtained in the Arts Faculty.

The programme content of such a qualification may differ, depending on the Faculty in which the student is registered.

DURATION
The minimum period of study for a post-graduate research qualification is as follows:
Doctor’s degree: Two (2) years.
The maximum period of study for a post-graduate research qualification is as follows:
Doctor’s degree: Six (6) years.

On recommendation of the promoter/supervisor, the Faculty Management Committee may, where circumstances allow, approve the extension of the prescribed maximum study period; or refuse permission for the continued registration of a candidate on the grounds of unsatisfactory academic progress.

If in any year a candidate for a research degree registers after 30 April, their period of registration for that academic year shall not be taken into account.

Modules
Anthropology
Biblical And Religion Studies
Conflict Transformation and Management
History
Political Studies
Public Administration
Sociology



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