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Which PhD options do we offer at UWC?

• The PhD in Public Policy and Administration is offered at the School of Government. For additional information on the courses or on registration please write to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• The PhD in Development in Studies is offered at the Institute of Social Development. For additional information on the courses or on registration please write to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Structured PhD

The PhD programme is presented in conjunction with the Institute of Development Research and Development Policy at the Ruhr-University, Bochum, Germany. There will be a taught component which will take place in Germany and a thesis component, based in Cape Town.

Offered Courses

Based on the agreement with the respective PhD supervisor and the Institute of Development Research and Development Policy DRD-SA scholarship holders can choose from a variety of courses to enhance their skill levels.

"A Place to Grow", UWC Campus, University of the Western Cape

Generally, the courses taken should be related to the topic of the PhD thesis. Please note that submitting a research proposal of your PhD project to the Institute of Development Research and Development Policy is a prerequisite for attendance in the course programme (Guidelines for writing a research proposal). The Institute of Development Research and Development Policy offers the following courses for PhD students:

Lecture Cycle "International Development Studies"
Research Colloquium
State, Democracy, Governance I
State, Democracy, Governance II
International Trade
Economics and Culture
Empirical Methods and Statistical Analysis I
Empirical Methods and Statistical Analysis II
Growth and Development I
Growth and Development II
Comparative Methods
Environmental and Resource Economics
Economic Reform, Income and Poverty
Colloquium Statistical Analysis
Career Development Colloquium