Skip to main content

PhD Education Policy Studies

EDU
Department:  Doctorate
Programme code

09261571

Programme information

This is a Seminar-based PhD

Students must:

• attend the compulsory seminars and discussion classes;

• submit assignments;

• defend a research proposal successfully;

• submit a thesis for examination; and

• pass an oral examination.

For more information, please consult the Faculty webpage.

Disclaimer: This publication contains information about regulations and programmes of the University of Pretoria. Amendments to or updating of the information may be effected from time to time without prior notification. The accuracy, correctness or validity of the information contained here is therefore not guaranteed by the University at any given time and is always subject to verification. The user is kindly requested to verify the correctness of the information with the University at all times. Failure to do so will not give rise to any claim or action of any nature against the University by any party whatsoever.

Faculty notes

The Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria continues to develop into one of the largest and most diverse units in South Africa for the initial and advanced training of education professionals from across the world. A distinguishing characteristic of the Faculty is that it not only trains pre-service teachers but also educational psychologists, principals, researchers, programme evaluators, curriculum designers, computer education and training experts, assessment specialists, education policy analysts, community development workers and education law advisors working in national and international agencies and organisations.

Programme coordinator

04144457

Closing Dates

South Africa - 31/08/2023
International - 31/08/2023

Admission requirements

Relevant MEd (or equivalent) degree A weighted average of at least 60% for the research component of the relevant master’s degree

Minimum duration

2 years, full-time

Enquiries about the programme

Call Centre Name - Student Service Centre
Telephone Number - 0124203111