11 Degrees in Philosophy in South Africa for 2024

Degrees in Philosophy in South Africa for 2024Filter
    • Cape Town, South Africa

    Full time

    1 semester

    On-Campus

    English

    Do you have a passion to become an independent philosophical researcher or are you eager to know more about the relationship between religion, ethics and history? Our semester courses aim to encourage students to be more conscious, to be creative and critical in their thinking and to consider their own fundamental beliefs and values. If you are already studying in these fields then why not consider studying a semester abroad with a variety of courses in History, Religion or Philosophy at UCT’s Faculty of Humanities. Join the Semester Study Abroad Programme today! Choose from a variety of bachelor and master’s courses, across a wide range of disciplines for international credit transfer.

  • PhD in Philosophy

    University of Johannesburg

    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Full time

    3 years

    On-Campus

    English

    For this degree, students write a thesis under supervision, on a topic selected in consultation with the Department. The topic must be in line with the expertise of the available lecturers. An article of publishable quality must be submitted with the thesis. A Doctoral conference of both the proposal and the thesis is required in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Philosophy.

  • BSocSci (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)

    University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities

    • Pretoria, South Africa

    Full time

    3 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The purpose of this program is to provide students with an in-depth knowledge and analytical understanding of contemporary political and economic issues. All three disciplines – political science, philosophy, and economics – focus on the social world and social phenomena, each from a different perspective.

  • PhD (Philosophy)

    University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities

    • Pretoria, South Africa

    Full time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English

    An acceptable level of proficiency in English is required.

  • MA (Philosophy)

    University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities

    • Pretoria, South Africa

    Full time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    An acceptable level of profi­ciency in English is a requisite.

  • BA Hons in Philosophy

    University of Johannesburg

    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Full time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    The honors curriculum consists of five compulsory modules. The first is the research module, a long essay of about 10,000 words, the topic of which is negotiated with a supervisor. The other four modules are courses. Which courses are offered in a specific year will be determined by the department and will be based on, amongst other considerations, the availability of academic staff with the requisite expertise in a field and the interests of students.

    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    Full time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English

    For the research degree, students write a dissertation of approximately 45,000 words under supervision, on a topic selected in consultation with the Department. The topic must be in line with the expertise of the available lecturers. The MA by Coursework curriculum consists of six compulsory modules.

  • MPhil

    University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law

    • Pretoria, South Africa

    Full time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    With regard to the curriculum, the relevant General Academic Regulations apply and the dissertation counts 100% for the final mark. The dissertation consists of 36 000-48 000 words – including footnotes but excluding the table of contents and the bibliography. The topic of the dissertation must be relevant to a discipline in the field of legal studies, and be approved by the Dean. The final copy of the dissertation must be accompanied by a proof of submission of an article to a journal accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training. The article must be based on the research that the student has conducted for the dissertation and be approved by the supervisor.

  • MPhil Business Management Responsible Leadership (Coursework)

    University of Pretoria - Faculty of Economic and Management Science

    • Pretoria, South Africa

    Full time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic, financial and management education, as well as research and community engagement within the national, African and global context. Our mission is to advance relevant knowledge and develop employable, innovative and diverse graduates to co-create value for society.

  • BA(Hons) in Philosophy

    St. Augustine College of South Africa

    • Johannesburg, South Africa

    On-Campus

    English

    BA(Hons) in Philosophy is designed to produce reflective members and leaders of society who can think critically about the intellectual, ethical and cultural issues in a complex multicultural and globalized world at an advanced level.

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education

    University Of South Africa (UNISA)

    • Pretoria Central, South Africa

    Full time

    6 years

    On-Campus

    English

    A student registered for a research doctoral program must complete the study program within six years. A student may apply to the Registrar for one additional year of study, which will only consider the application if recommended by the Executive Dean of the College in which the student is registered.