Doctor of Philosophy in Visual Arts at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The PhD in Visual Arts is a research degree culminating in a dissertation, which may be purely theoretical or an integrated study of creative process and theory that makes an original contribution to knowledge of the arts. Students present their research regularly for comment and may present papers at seminars.

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

What you will study

A single compulsory 360-credit module, Visual Arts 978, comprising the dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An MA in Fine Arts, an MA in Visual Studies, or an equivalent qualification accepted by Senate that evidences ability to conduct advanced independent research. The department runs a selection process. Supporting documents: summary of Master's research (3-5 pages), statement of research interest (1-3 pages) and a research proposal in the format set by the programme coordinator. Selection is competitive.

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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