Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities) at Rhodes University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Humanities at Rhodes University is a research doctorate governed by the General Rules and the Faculty of Humanities rules for doctoral degrees.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Study mode: full-time | Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Humanities (PhD entry as stated in the Fine Art and History of Art section): candidates must already hold a Master's degree in Fine Art or History of Art, or another qualification deemed by Senate to be equivalent for entrance to the degree.

Requirements published at faculty level.

ZAR 31,930 a year (2026). PhD fee for all faculties other than Education, per year; covers tuition, supervision and examination. Tuition block fee per the 2026 fees booklet; excludes residence, departmental/additional charges and, for international students, the compulsory interna Source

Applications from all new students close on 30 September; this is also the deadline for international applicants, and no international applications are considered after 30 September. Late applications from South African applicants will be considered. The non-refundable application fee is R100.

Apply through the official page: https://ross.ru.ac.za/

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