PhD Development Studies at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

As a PhD student, you will be required to present your Research to the Development Studies Board, before submission to the Faculty. It is imperative that for the first six months after registration, you are in Johannesburg, South Africa, in order to meet your supervisor, attend seminars and meetings and submit your research. The minimum time for completion is 2 years full-time but it normally takes most candidates at least 3 years to complete.

Faculty: Humanities | Department: Social Sciences | Duration: 3 Years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

70% and above average for your Masters Social Sciences background is an advantage NQF of 9 on SAQA ( Only for International Students) Work or Volunteer experience in the Development field an added advantage Supporting documents required with your application (International & Non-Wits Applicants): CV Certified copies of your ACADEMIC RECORD /STATEMENT OF RESULTS Certified copy of Certificate of Evaluation from the South African Qualifications Authority. Details of how to apply for the certificate are on their website: www.saqa.org.za (Only for International Students. Letter of Motivation as to why you wish to pursue this line of study Sample of Work (may be a marked essay or a chapter from previous research conducted, etc.) A 5-page Research Proposal outlining your research interest. (Masters by Research) In terms of the University rules, an applicant who has not used English in his/her a

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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