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PhD specialising in Digital Culture and Media at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

Offered by the Visual Culture Studies division of the Department of Visual Arts. Admission requires a master's degree in a related field such as Visual Culture Studies, Art History, Digital Media, Fine Arts or Communication and Media Studies, with an average of at least 70% for the research component.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Department of Visual Arts (Visual Culture Studies division)  |  Duration: 2 years, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Master's degree in Visual Culture Studies, Culture Studies, Art History, Digital Media, Fine Arts, Design Studies, Communication and Media Studies or Publishing (NQF level 9), or a relevant master's degree, with an average of at least 70% for the research component. An admissions essay/examination may be required.

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

Duration: 2 years, full-time

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