63 PhD programmes offered by the university

Further your career with this Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences PhD at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, aimed at individuals who have a keen research interest in conservation, ecology, biodiversity, global change, botany and zoology.

This PhD in Creative Writing is offered within the School of Literature, Language and Media (SLLM) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

The School of Mathematics at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg has active research programmes in various fields of mathematics.

This PhD degree in Metallurgical Engineering is offered by the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

The Doctor of Science in Medicine or Dentistry is offered within the School of Clinical Medicine or the School of Oral Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

This Doctor of Literature degree is offered within the School of Literature, Language and Media at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

The Department of Political Studies aat the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is one of the oldest and most respected departments of political science in South Africa.

The PhD degree in Heritage Studies is offered within the Wits School of Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

The PhD degree in Linguistics at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a significant opportunity for advanced training and application of theory in the broad field of Linguistics.

This PhD programme in Speech Pathology and Audiology is offered within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering is offered within the School of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

The Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Chemical Engineering is offered by the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Our programme is for anyone committed to advancing the state of knowledge in their particular domain. Our successful Governance PhD graduates at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg are passionate scholars who understand and work with substantial data, evaluate theory and generate original arguments regarding a significant public management/policy, development or governance issue.

The PhD in Spanish is offered at the School of Literature, Language and Media at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

The PhD in Computer Science programme at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg will allow you to work with leading researchers in Computer Science and become adept at independently conducting high-calibre original research.

The LINK Centre's Interdisciplinary Digital Knowledge Economy Studies PhD degree programme at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is intended for candidates seeking to conduct intensive research into an element of the African ICT ecosystem and digital knowledge economy. 

The Mathematical Statistics course at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg prepares candidates who are keen to advance their research in Statistics, and to produce novel statistical research under the guidance of academic staff.

This PhD in Translation and Interpreting Studies is offered School of Literature, Language and Media at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

A successful Film and Television PhD candidate at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg would need to meet the requirements of the university Senate for admittance to the programme.

This PhD degree in Philosophy is offered within the School of Social Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg