Overview
We have a lively community of doctoral students under the supervision of members of staff in the department. Our PhD students participate fully in the postgraduate life of the department.
Careers
Completing a Ph.D in Political Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg can open up a range of career opportunities, including academic positions, research roles in government and non-governmental organisations, and roles in think tanks and policy institutes.
Programme Structure
The Department of Political Studies has a diverse faculty with expertise in a range of fields, including:
- political theory
- African politics
- development studies
- public policy
- human rights
- social movements
- transitional justice
- gender and sexuality
- religion and politics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- offered throughout the year with multiple intakes
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Political Science View 8 other PhDs in Political Science 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
- All PhD applicants must have 70% or above in their Masters course work or Masters by Research
- To be accepted into our Ph.D programme you need to have a Ph.D supervisor confirmed as part of the application process
- A short research proposal (aim for roughly 3,000 words, and try and include your research questions, a brief account of the relevant literature and your place within it, and a short sketch of your proposed research methods)
- A sample of your academic writing (usually your MA dissertation, but can also be an essay from a postgraduate course)
- Complete academic transcript(s)
- A current CV
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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