Doctor of Literature and Philosophy

DLitt et Phil stands for Doctor of Literature and Philosophy.

Equivalence

The degree DLitt et Phil is the degree of Doctor of Literature and Philosophy and is a doctoral advanced research degree offered by a number of leading universities in South Africa, such as UJ, the University of Johnnesburg; and UNISA, the University of South Africa. The degree is equivalent to a PhD and is generally offered in arts, human science (humanities) and social science subjects.

Requirements for the award of the degree

At universities such as the University of Johannesburg and the University of South Africa, the degree of Doctor of Literature and Philosophy is assessed by thesis examined by a minimum of one internal and two external examiners, with the said thesis falling between 60,000 and 90,000 words in length.^[1] The work must make an original contribution to academic knowledge. A Master's degree in a relevant subject with average marks of a minimum of 60% is required for admission.^[2]

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