Doctor of Philosophy (phd-speech-pathology-and-audiology) at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

This degree is offered as a full-time or part-time postgraduate degree. The minimum full-time is two (2) years and the maximum full-time is four (4) years. The minimum part-time is three (3) years and the maximum part-time is five (5) years. Applicants who would like to register for this degree are expected to undertake a research study on a topic approved by the School of Human and Community Development PhD Committee, under the guidance of at least one departmental research supervisor.

Faculty: Humanities | Department: Across all schools | Duration: 2 - 5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Please note that an application for PhD studies in our School is contingent upon the following criteria: A minimum aggregate mark of 70% in the Masters degree (NQF level 9). Applicants with a mark between 65 - 69% for the Masters research component will need to provide a motivation and evidence of additional scholarly outputs, for example, peer-reviewed journal articles or equivalent, along with the concept paper, in order to be considered. References may also be requested from the Master’s supervisor and/or a motivation from a potential PhD supervisor. Submission of a concept paper that outlines the proposed PhD project, and which is found to meet the requirements for a PhD-level study by the School's PhD committee. The availability of a supervisor for the proposed project.

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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