Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Sep 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
TOEFL® iBT: 83
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
Disciplines
- Visual Arts
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. This Visual Studies PhD programme is offered at the University of Pretoria.
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
- Relevant master’s degree
- A weighted average of at least 65% for the research component of the master’s degree
- An admissions essay may be required
- An entrance/admissions 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 — Non-residents: 2,280 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year)
- Domestic — Citizens or residents: 2,280 AUD / year (≈ 26,475 ZAR / year)
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
Below you will find PhD’s scholarship opportunities for Visual Studies.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline 03 Jun 2027 — The Association of Commonwealth Universities
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — OeAD, Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027 — Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Anonymous Hope Fund
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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