Psychology

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.

Tuition Fees

• International: 2,052 AUD / year (≈ 23,620 ZAR / year) — Non-residents
• Domestic: 2,052 AUD / year (≈ 23,620 ZAR / year) — Citizens or residents

Living costs

Johannesburg, South Africa: 733–1,046 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Psychology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, U.S. government — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
• The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships — Independent provider, The Association of Commonwealth Universities — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 03 Jun 2027
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, ServiceScape — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, ACES Education Fund — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant: Various benefits — Merit-based — Deadline: Not specified
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, IvyPanda — Grant: 1000 USD — Merit-based — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Voice Talent Online — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Salvado Law — Grant: 1000 USD — Merit-based — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant: 3000 USD — Need-based — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Leopold Figl Foundation — Grant: Various benefits — Need-based — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
• “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — Independent provider, FHE Health — Grant: 5000 USD — Deadline: Not specified