Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 24 months
- Part-time: 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Offered throughout the year with multiple intakes.
Language
English. TOEFL iBT: 100.
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
Political Science
Overview
We have a lively community of doctoral students under the supervision of members of staff in the department. Our PhD students participate fully in the postgraduate life of the department.
Careers
Completing a Ph.D in Political Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg can open up a range of career opportunities, including academic positions, research roles in government and non-governmental organisations, and roles in think tanks and policy institutes.
Programme Structure
The Department of Political Studies has a diverse faculty with expertise in a range of fields, including:
- political theory
- African politics
- development studies
- public policy
- human rights
- social movements
- transitional justice
- gender and sexuality
- religion and politics
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: 100.
Other requirements
General requirements
- All PhD applicants must have 70% or above in their Masters course work or Masters by Research
- To be accepted into our Ph.D programme you need to have a Ph.D supervisor confirmed as part of the application process
- A short research proposal (aim for roughly 3,000 words, and try and include your research questions, a brief account of the relevant literature and your place within it, and a short sketch of your proposed research methods)
- A sample of your academic writing (usually your MA dissertation, but can also be an essay from a postgraduate course)
- Complete academic transcript(s)
- A current CV
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 31,439 ZAR / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 31,439 ZAR / year
Living costs
Johannesburg, South Africa: 729-1,040 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 Political Studies.