Overview
Features
- While Political Studies PhD applicants at University of Cape Town may apply at any time of the year, the department has two periods during the academic year during which applications will be formally reviewed by our Postgraduate Committee, one in each semester.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Political Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Students can apply to the PhDs throughout the year.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Literature View 9 other PhDs in Literature 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
- It is general departmental policy to admit only PhD applicants who have a strong track record of research and hold a Master’s degree or equivalent. Our expectation is a minimum of 70%, or the GPA equivalent, at Masters level. We do, however, consider each application on its own merits - i.e. this is a guideline and not a rule.
- In addition, the department will only accept students who wish to work in a research field where the department has expertise.
- As the Doctoral Degree Board (DDB) policy requires, a full PhD proposal should be submitted on admission or within 6 months of registration where applicants are admitted on a provisional basis with the opportunity to work on their proposal under supervision.
Tuition Fee
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International
25700 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25700 ZAR per year during 24 months. -
National
25700 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25700 ZAR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Cape Town
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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