Overview

About the programme

The Faculty of Humanities provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential. You will be entering a stimulating environment that will broaden your intellectual horizons and help you achieve personal and professional success through the best possible learning experience.

As the most diverse Faculty of the University of Pretoria, we offer an exciting and comprehensive range of programmes and discipline-based majors, including studies in languages, social sciences and visual and performing arts. This Literary Theory PhD programme is offered at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Structure

Structure:

A doctoral study is assessed on the basis of a doctoral thesis in the traditional format or in the form of a collection of published works, creative works and/or other scholarly contributions (articles and essays etc.).
Oral defense: The faculty regulations may determine that an oral defense should form part of the academic requirements for the qualification.
A professional doctorate is assessed on the outcome of the research component as well as the required coursework modules in accordance with the approved faculty regulations.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Application closing dates:

South Africa – November 11
Non-SA – September 30

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Literature View 5 other PhDs in Literature in South Africa

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

83

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission Requirements

Relevant master’s degree
A weighted average of at least 65% for the research component of the master’s degree
An admissions essay/examination may be required

Tuition Fee

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International

22460 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22460 ZAR per year during 24 months.
National

22460 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22460 ZAR per year during 24 months.

Non-SADC students: added international fee of R4,040

Living costs for Pretoria

8592 - 10309 ZAR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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