Overview

About the programme

Candidates in this Art and Design degree programme at the University of Johannesburg are required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original contribution at the frontiers of art and/or design.

In certain instances creative work such as designed artefacts, public performances, public exhibitions or other practice based outputs may constitute the partial fulfilment of the research requirements.

Programme Structure

Topics in this programme include:

Art and design
Designed artifacts
Public performance
Art exhibitions
PhD thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts View 7 other PhDs in Visual Arts in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission Requirements:

An appropriate Master’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum final mark of 65%.

Applicants may only apply for two study choices per academic year. These study choices may not be amended once they have been chosen.

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

22650 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22650 ZAR per year during 48 months.
National

22650 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22650 ZAR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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