Overview

Students are required to work with one or more supervisor/s to produce either a dissertation of 75,000 to 85,000 words or, if combined with a practical/creative project, a dissertation of 30,000-40,000 words in combination with an approved practical project.

About the programme

Through advancing excellence in research, teaching and learning, the Wits School of Arts combines critical inquiry with artistic practice in ways that engage in transformative ways with our contemporary urban, African and global contexts. This Interdisciplinary Arts and Culture Studies programme is offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Programme Structure

Structure:

The PhD is awarded on the basis of a thesis only.
This thesis must constitute a substantial contribution to the advancement of new knowledge in the subject chosen as such, the degree demands the capacity to pursue independent research and analysis at the highest level.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 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

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100

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Visual Arts View 6 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies 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

Students in possession of a Master’s degree are invited to apply
A supervisor must be identified and approached prior to application.

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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International

30770 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30770 ZAR per year during 12 months.
National

30770 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30770 ZAR per year during 12 months.

R6,970 registration fee for international students

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

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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