PhD Degree
 
 

Doctor of Philosophy with specialisation in Criminology

Qualification

Doctor of Philosophy with specialisation in Criminology

Abbreviation

PhD with specialisation in Criminology  

Min. study period

Programme Code

Degree Code

Academic Plan Code

NQF Level

Total credit

2 year

B1906

19061

BC190619

10

360


 


1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements as presented in 1.4 under General Information in this Rule Book, the following also applies: 

  • Students may be admitted to the Doctor's degree in Criminology if they have a Master's degree in Criminology at Exit Level 9 and if they have passed the Master's degree with a mark of at least 65%.  

Admission is subject to departmental approval, sustained high academic standards, a preliminary examination or any other selection criteria determined by the Department. It is compulsory for candidates to make an oral defense of their research proposal to the department. 

2. CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT  

Students must conduct research and write a thesis on a topic chosen in consultation with the promoter and the academic head of the department. The thesis is subject to internal and external assessment. 


CODE

MODULE

CREDITS

CRIM9100

Thesis: Criminology (PhD) 

360


 

For more information please contact:

Morne Wouda
Departmental Secretary 
E: woudam@ufs.ac.za
T: +27 51 401 2278

 



 

FACULTY CONTACT

T: +27 51 401 2240 or humanities@ufs.ac.za

Postgraduate:
Marizanne Cloete: +27 51 401 2592

Undergraduate:
Neliswa Emeni-Tientcheu: +27 51 401 2536
Phyllis Masilo: +27 51 401 9683

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