What does DPHIL mean or stand for ?

A DPHIL is a doctorate degree on the same academic excellence level as a P.Hd.They both confer a doctorate on the student who completes the study.It is a research degree and is a terminal degree in its field.

After completing a masters in Philosophy,the student can start preparing a thesis and being research on his/her DPHIL.this involves a few years of preparation before the doctorate can be awarded.Some of the branches in which it can be attained are arts,humanities and social studies.