PhD Theatre and Performance at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Theatre and Performance department offers a PhD in the field of Theatre and Performance. The PhD is the highest qualification which a student can earn by conducting independent research under supervision. The duration of a doctoral degree is normally 3 years full-time and 4-5 years part- time. Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD), Theatre and Performance Programme Code: ADA02 The PhD degree in Theatre and Performance department can be by research only or it can be a PhD by Creative Work, which encompasses a creative project or component as essential to the research itself. As such ‘research’ is broadly defined in the latter in terms of both a central creative component derived from ongoing

Faculty: Humanities | Department: Wits School of Arts | Duration: 3 years full-time and 4-5 years part- time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

The WSOA application requirements for a Ph.D. (whether traditional or creative) requires submission of the following: 1. Letter of Motivation. 2. 3-page Expression of Interest: a. A concept note identifying the proposed area of research enquiry and specific research questions. b. This concept note should also demonstrate the applicant’s familiarity with the literature, creative works, and debates in the field of proposed enquiry. 3. CV 4. Academic transcript of all prior degrees. 5. In the case of a Ph.D. by Creative Research: a. the proposal must be accompanied by a portfolio of work/performance/scripts, etc. OR links to an online portfolio, performances etc. You may apply online or download an application form from the link below: https://www.wits.ac.za/postgraduate/applications/ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Wits University and the Wits School of Arts recognises prior learning 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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