Overview
A PhD thesis must be an original‚ coherent and consistent body of work that reflects the candidate’s own efforts.
Features
- The Finance thesis at University of Cape Town may not be more than 80‚000 words.
- A candidate will undertake research‚ and such advanced study as may be required, under the guidance of a supervisor or supervisors appointed by the Senate.
Programme Structure
Research
- After the research, the candidate shall submit a thesis for examination.
- This will occur after receiving an indication from the supervisor that the thesis is acceptable for submission.
- However, a candidate is barred from a submission without the supervisor's approval.
- The candidate must inform the Doctoral Degrees Board Officer in writing of their intention.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Students can apply to the PhDs throughout the year.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Finance View 8 other PhDs in Finance 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
- A suitable degree at the Masters level. Acceptance of the programme is dependent on a research proposal being approved and the availability of a supervisor.
- Provisional candidates will be required to present the proposal to the Departmental PhD Committee, which will decide whether the student's PhD candidacy can be confirmed. The proposal has to be presented within six (6) months of first registration.
Tuition Fee
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International
25680 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25680 ZAR per year during 24 months. -
National
25680 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25680 ZAR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Cape Town
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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