The Department of Sociology offers a D Phil (Sociology) degree in three specialisation fields. These are:
This degree consists of a large research project, supervised by a senior academic, culminating in a thesis. The thesis, based on independent research done by the student on an approved topic in the discipline, is written under the guidance of a supervisor. It is defended in an oral examination once the thesis is completed and submitted for examination.
If you need additional information contact Professor Zitha Mokomane at [email protected] or +27 (0)12 420 3744.
I am an international student. I have been told that I need a SAQA certificate. Why do I need this and how do I go about acquiring it?
A SAQA certificate is issued by the South African Qualifications Authority. Such a certificate certifies each of the thousands of international qualifications that exists and interprets these in relation to the South African qualifications framework. It is therefore necessary to obtain such a certificate to ensure that applicants are given access to the correct level of study. SAQA certification can be obtained online or by hard copy submission. Details can be found on the South African Qualification Authority’s web site: http://www.saqa.org.za/show.asp?include=docs/brochures/ceeq-main.htm
I need a bursary. Can you assist?
The university has a centralised merit bursary scheme. All postgraduate students are automatically entered into the system. Top performers receive the merit bursary, which is usually only paid out by September of the year of study. The cut-off point for the bursary varies from year to year, but students with an average of 70% and above stand a good chance. Please note that students who already hold an doctoral degree are not eligible for this bursary. For more details: http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=7724.There are a number of agencies and institutes that offer postgraduate bursaries at doctoral level. The most important of these are the National Research Foundation. Often one can only apply for these bursaries once you have a research proposal in place. Also see the following link for external bursaries: http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=7723
I need student financing. Can you assist?
Student loans and other financial arrangements are dealt with by the university administration. Please consult the relevant web site for more information: http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=7724
What are the possibilities for a tutorship appointment or part-time work in the department?
We do have a tutor programme in our department and we welcome applications. The availability of position depends on funding, though. Please indicate to us when you come for an interview that you are interested in a tutorship, student assistant work or general part time work. Once you have received confirmation that you have been accepted into the programme, you can also send an email directly to our tutor coordinator, Professor Zitha Mokomane at [email protected]
I am nervous about the interview. What can I expect to be asked and how should I prepare?
Interviews are generally quite informal. Expect to meet between three and four staff members. We use the interview as an opportunity to get to know you better. What we would like to know from you in particular is what makes you interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in your chosen field. We would also like to get a sense of your undergraduate and postgraduate training. What did you learn? Which of the courses did you enjoy most?; Why is that? What is your theoretical orientation? What have been the key debates in the fields in which your master’s studies were located?. Because the doctoral programme requires of students to do independent research, we would like to talk to you about your interests and the particular topics or themes that you are interested in researching. Finally, the interview provides you with the opportunity to get to know the department and some of the teaching staff. It is also a good place to find out if what the programme offers matches your expectations.
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