Doctor of Philosophy in Drama and Theatre Studies at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Research degree culminating in a dissertation. The study may be purely theoretical or an integrated study of creative processes and theoretical work, leading to an original contribution to knowledge and insight into the arts.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Drama | Duration: Three years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A single compulsory dissertation module, Drama and Theatre Studies 978 (360 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master's degree with training in Theatre Studies, Theatre Arts or Theatre Skills, or an acceptable equivalent approved by Senate, plus an approved research proposal. Applicants without a BAHons in Drama and Theatre Studies from Stellenbosch may be required on the supervisor's recommendation to pass the supplementary BAHons module Introduction to Research Methodology (Drama and Theatre Studies) 771. A statement of research interest (1-3 pages) is submitted.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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