Overview
Provisional acceptance is at the discretion of the Department of Philosophy at Stellenbosch University, based on the applicant’s academic record and our available research expertise.
Features
- Official admission into the PhD (Applied Ethics) programme depends on the successful defence of a formal doctoral proposal before a Doctoral Admissions Committee and final approval by the Higher Degrees Committee of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Philosophy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Applications are considered throughout the year.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
History Philosophy View 7 other PhDs in History in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Your curriculum vitae.
- Proof of previous degrees and marks attained.
- An academic writing sample (article in peer-reviewed journal or chapter from your MA thesis).
- A brief outline of your proposal – no more than two pages. This outline should contain your thesis statement, a brief summary of your proposed argument, and an initial bibliography. The purpose of this outline is to help us determine whether your research interest aligns with one of our areas of expertise and whether you understand your field well enough to be able to undertake a PhD research.
- You may be asked for academic reference letters as well. There is no need to include them in your initial approach to a potential supervisor, but you may be asked to provide such letters down the line.
Tuition Fee
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International
20518 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20518 ZAR per year during 36 months. -
National
20518 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20518 ZAR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Stellenbosch
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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