Development Studies (Research)

Overview

The Faculty of Humanities is committed to excellence in scholarship and tuition, and to the ideals of human dignity, freedom of expression and the pursuit of knowledge, in order to advance our understanding and to increase the social good. This Development Studies (Research) programme is offered at the University of Johannesburg.

Mission

We are committed to:

• High quality programmes
• Innovative and committed teaching
• Illustrious research outputs
• Public, intellectual activities

Programme Structure

Structure:

• The doctoral study programme comprises a thesis written under supervision that makes an original contribution to the field on a topic selected in consultation with the Department
• A doctoral defence (of the proposal and the thesis) is required in accordance with the regulations of the Faculty of Humanities. An article ready for publication on the thesis content is also required.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 105

Other requirements

General requirements

• For admission to a doctoral programme, applicants must have successfully completed a relevant master programme in the same or relevant field of study or discipline.
• Students applying for Doctoral degree studies in general need to have obtained their previous relevant degree with an average mark of at least 65% or equivalent.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International: 2,034 AUD / year (≈ 23,620 ZAR / year)
• Domestic: 2,034 AUD / year (≈ 23,620 ZAR / year)

Living costs

Johannesburg, South Africa: 726-1,036 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.