Overview
About the programme
The researcher intending to work towards this degree at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg has the intention of specializing at the highest level in their field in order to make an original contribution to knowledge and practice in the area of Film and Television.
Programme Structure
There are two options available to doctoral candidates:- Thesis – the student’s research is developed and guided through the proposal writing process to the submission of the PhD thesis of 75 000 – 80 000 words.
- Creative Research – this option acknowledges the importance of artistic work as part of the PhD research. Following the proposal process, the final submission constitutes a written theoretical component of 40 000 words, alongside an original and substantial body of artistic work that is evaluated at the highest academic and creative level.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- offered throughout the year with multiple intakes
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Film Studies View 4 other PhDs in Film Studies 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
- Students must have a Masters’ Degree from a recognized and registered tertiary institution.
- Must have a 70% mark aggregate
- A potential supervisor from the department should be identified and approached prior to application. PhD applications are managed at School level, and the prospective supervisor in the Film and TV department will be approached to comment on the short research proposal submitted.
- At PhD level we require research with significant contribution to new knowledge and/or filmic creative practices.
- Must submit a Short Research Proposal (no less than 1200 words and no more than 2000 words) describing their intended research
Tuition Fee
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International
30770 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30770 ZAR per year during 24 months. -
National
30770 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30770 ZAR per year during 24 months.
- R6,970 registration fee for international students
Living costs for Johannesburg
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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Available Scholarships
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