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

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

offered throughout the year with multiple intakes

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Political Science View 7 other PhDs in Political Science 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

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100

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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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31439 ZAR / year

≈ 31439 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31439 ZAR / year

≈ 31439 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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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