Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply anytime.
Students can apply to the PhDs throughout the year.
Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Taxation
Overview
A Tax PhD thesis from University of Cape Town is required to be an original‚ coherent and consistent body of work which reflects the candidate’s own efforts.
Features
- The thesis may not be more than 80‚000 words.
- A candidate will undertake research‚ and such advanced study as may be required, under the guidance of a supervisor or supervisors appointed by Senate.
Programme Structure
Research
- At the conclusion of research, the candidate shall submit a thesis for examination.
- This will occur after receiving an indication from the supervisor that the thesis is acceptable for submission.
- However, a candidate is barred from submission without the supervisor's approval.
- The candidate must inform the Doctoral Degrees Board Officer in writing of his/her intention.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A suitable degree at Masters level. Acceptance onto the programme is dependent on a research proposal being approved and the availability of a supervisor.
- Provisional candidates will be required to present the proposal to the Departmental PhD Committee, which will decide whether the student's PhD candidacy can be confirmed.
- The proposal has to be presented within 6 months of first registration.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents
2,347 AUD / year
≈ 27,170 ZAR / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents
2,347 AUD / year
≈ 27,170 ZAR / year
Living costs
Cape Town
South Africa
785-1,342 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
