31 October
The PhD in Law is a full research doctoral programme. Doctoral students are required to demonstrate a comprehensive and high level of thinking, enquiry and insight. The research produced must be independently produced, demonstrate critical thinking and assessment and must contain an original contribution to new knowledge in the field. Students must not just engage in meaningful and sound academic discourse to create new knowledge within the chosen context of law, but also write an academic paper for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
As a research-based degree, a master’s degree in Law or a cognate discipline is a requirement. A module in Research Methodology at a postgraduate level is advised.
While there is no coursework required of students, students must attend regular sessions with her or his supervisor, follow instructions from supervisors, and submit progress reports twice a year. Students are further expected to attend research and writing workshops convened by the discipline, the School of Law or the College of Law and Management Studies, and publish at least one article in an approved peer-review journal. Registrants may undertake full-time or part-time study. The requisite 392 credits are earned solely through thesis research and production.
Students enter into a contract with his or her supervisor to govern and facilitate the research experience.
Supervisors will be drawn from the discipline or other duly qualified academics upon review and approval.
Programme co-ordinator
Dr Sheetal Soni
Programme administrator
Ms Gina Mshengu
Postgraduate administrator for thesis examination
Ms Joy Maphumulo
