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The Doctor of Gender Studies is a doctoral Degree offered by Univen for 2027 postgraduate applicants. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Do you qualify
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Doctor of Gender Studies at Univen
- A relevant master's degree with a 65% research mark, a mini research proposal, and a selection interview.
What you study
About Doctor of Gender Studies
This is a Doctoral qualification in Gender Studies, offered by the University of Venda through the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. It follows on from a relevant Master's degree and involves original, independent doctoral research in Gender Studies.
Course intelligence for Doctor of Gender Studies
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Doctor of Gender Studies doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Doctoral Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
Univen’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Univen and NSFAS.
Step by step
How to Apply for Doctor of Gender Studies in 2027
- Check that you qualify. Compare your marks against the requirements above before you pay an application fee.
- Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if a fee applies.
- Apply on the official portal. The button below opens University of Venda’s own application page.
- Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.
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Source: University of Venda 2026 Postgraduate Student Information Brochure, last verified 2026-08-28. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of Venda before applying.