Overview

About the programme

The Wits School of Arts PhD is offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. The thesis is required to make a recognisable contribution to knowledge in the field of study, and must be of a publishable standard.

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
- 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

Visual Arts View 7 other PhDs in Visual Arts 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

The WSOA application requirements for a Ph.D. (whether traditional or creative) requires submission of the following:

Letter of Motivation
3-page Expression of Interest: a concept note identifying the proposed area of research enquiry and specific research questions
CV
Academic transcript of all prior degrees.
Copy of your MA report/dissertation.

In the case of a Ph.D. by Creative Research:

the proposal must be accompanied by a portfolio of work/performance/scripts, etc.
links to an online portfolio, performances etc.

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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 24 months.
National

30770 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30770 ZAR per year during 24 months.

R6,970 registration fee for international students

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

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