Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) Music at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The PhD degree is a postgraduate degree that can be undertaken full-time or part- time. This degree can be by research only or by creative work with a research component. Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD), Music Programme Code: ADA02 The PhD by research only consists of a written thesis. The PhD by creative work and research consists of the creative work and a written research thesis that is related to the creative work.

Faculty: Humanities | Department: Wits School of Arts | Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

The PhD by research only consists of a written thesis. The PhD by creative work and research consists of the creative work and a written research thesis that is related to the creative work. Before research and writing commences for the degree, the student will be required to submit a proposal within six months after their first registration (part-time students have twelve months in which to submi

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission criteria Applicants for the PhD must typically have graduated with a master’s degree in music, having specialised in the area in which they tend to do the creative work, if applicable. Typically, the PhD in creative work has been pursued by early- or mid- career professionals rather than by recent graduates. Applications from candidates for the PhD are considered by the PhD sub-committee of the Wits School of Arts Graduate Studies Committee before the application is forwarded to the Faculty for approval. The committee will assess the candidate’s ability to produce work on a PhD level. More particularly, the committee will assess whether the proposed creative work is likely to be accepted as accomplished work in its own right. In addition: Applicants who tend to pursue performance in the PhD will be required to perform an audition consisting of at least three different works of

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Research and PhD applicants must approach the relevant school or department to discuss the research topic and availability of a supervisor before applying.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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