PhD - History of Art at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy in History of Art The PhD degree can be by thesis only (80, 000 words) or by creative component and thesis (40, 000 words). Research is defined both in terms of a central creative or conceptual argument derived from ongoing discursive and the field research, and the candidate’s own critical thinking .

Faculty: Humanities | Department: Wits School of Arts | Duration: 3-5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

A master’s degree from Wits or another university with a 70% total mark minimum aggregate. Candidates with aggregates between 60% and 69% may be motivated for consideration under special circumstances. A supervisor within the department must be identified and approached prior to application. To begin this process please send an email with a short introduction regarding your interest in the PhD to the department. Documentation required: Complete Application Transcripts Certified copies of qualifications Motivation Letter CV MA research report or dissertation or sample of related academic writing A creative portfolio, if applicable A short concept note (3 - 4 pages) describing intended research. Additional entry requirements may apply.

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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