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PhD specialising in Creative Writing at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

Offered by the Faculty of Humanities, this PhD is conferred by virtue of a thesis and a doctoral examination. Applicants submit a portfolio of creative work along with a research concept note outlining the intended creative work.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 2 years, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

This PhD degree is conferred by virtue of a thesis and a doctoral examination.

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Entry requirements

Relevant master's degree (NQF level 9) and a portfolio of creative work. A research concept note outlining the intended creative work must be submitted to the Director of the Unit.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026

Duration: 2 years, full-time

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