Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting February 2027
Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 79
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies, Ancient History
Overview
The topics of PhD theses are dictated by staff expertise and the feasibility of the project. The thesis length aimed at is roughly 70 000 words and there is a maximum limit of 80 000 words.
Features
- The average completion time for a PhD is 3-5 years.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Ancient Cultures: theory, method and sources
- Ancient Biography
- Ancient Childhood in Greece and Rome
- Themes in Ancient Cultures I and Themes in Ancient Cultures II
- Research assignment in Ancient Cultures
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: 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Master's degree in Ancient Cultures or a Master's degree with related content which is regarded by the Senate as equivalent.
- Knowledge of one or more ancient languages at the level required by the research topic may be a co-requisite, depending on the project.
- Reading knowledge in one or more modern languages (e.g. German, French, Italian) necessary for the research topic, while not required for admission, is strongly recommended.
- Suitability of the student's project and staff expertise and capacity will also determine whether the project is feasible in our department.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 1,858 AUD / year (≈ 21,544 ZAR / year)
- Domestic: 1,858 AUD / year (≈ 21,544 ZAR / year)
Living costs
Stellenbosch
South Africa
658-918 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Ancient Cultures.