Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 83
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
Disciplines
Art History, Media Studies & Mass Media
Overview
About the programme
The Faculty of Humanities provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential. You will be entering a stimulating environment that will broaden your intellectual horizons and help you achieve personal and professional success through the best possible learning experience.
As the most diverse Faculty of the University of Pretoria, we offer an exciting and comprehensive range of programmes and discipline-based majors, including studies in languages, social sciences and visual and performing arts. The faculty offers this degree in History of Art, Digital Culture and Media.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- A doctoral study is assessed on the basis of a doctoral thesis in the traditional format or in the form of a collection of published works, creative works and/or other scholarly contributions (articles and essays etc.).
- Oral defense: The faculty regulations may determine that an oral defense should form part of the academic requirements for the qualification.
- A professional doctorate is assessed on the outcome of the research component as well as the required coursework modules in accordance with the approved faculty regulations.
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: 83
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission Requirements
- Master’s degree in Visual Culture Studies or Culture Studies or Art History or Digital Media or Fine Arts or Design Studies or Communication and Media Studies or Publishing or relevant master’s degree
- A weighted average of at least 70% for the research component of the master’s degree
- An admissions essay/examination may be required
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: 2,280 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents: 2,280 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year)
Additional Details: Non-SADC students: added international fee of R4,725
Living costs
Pretoria, South Africa: 740-888 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Available scholarships include:
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 03 Jun 2027 (The Association of Commonwealth Universities)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 (IvyPanda)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 (Salvado Law)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Anonymous Hope Fund)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Leopold Figl Foundation)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)