Doctor of Philosophy in Visual and Performing Arts at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Visual and Performing Arts (DPVPA1, SAQA ID 94621): a 360-credit, HEQSF level 10 full research doctorate for scholars and creative practitioners, contributing to knowledge in the visual and performing arts through original, creative and scholarly research. Housed in participating programmes of the Faculty of Arts and Design.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design | Department: Department of Visual Communication Design | Duration: 2 to 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Creative and/or theoretical research project in dance, design and applied arts, drama/theatre arts, film/video and photographic arts, or fine and studio art, presented as a performance and/or exhibition supported by a thesis, or as a thesis alone. Participating programmes: Drama and Production Studies, Fashion and Textile Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Jewellery Design, Photography and Video Technology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A completed Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant specialisation. Selection is based on a portfolio, show reel or other evidence of creative work; an interview where the candidate motivates the proposed study; a study proposal approved by the Faculty admissions panel; availability of suitably qualified promoters; and successful completion of a formal course in research methodology. Applications are made directly in writing to the PhD co-ordinator at any time of year, with registration until the end of May. Conferment of status or Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent to the minimum requirements is also accepted.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 2 to 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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