Overview

The Disability Studies student at University of Cape Town is required to attend contact sessions and spend the equivalent of at least one a month per year in Cape Town.

Features

The student is required to present their progress to DHRS Pg committee’s request division annually during their studies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Doctoral students will only be accepted in the research focus areas of the staff in the Division of Disability Studies, except where a student may have a primary supervisor in Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and a co-supervisor from another department or faculty.

Students on the Doctoral Programme will be required to complete their proposal in the first year of registration, unless an alternative agreement is made with the Programme convener.

The candidate will submit a research thesis consisting of no more than 80 000 words.

The thesis is examined by three international external examiners.

Students need to be aware that funding their studies over the full period of their research will be their responsibility, with guidance and help from their supervisors.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

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More details

Students can apply to the PhDs throughout the year.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 6 other PhDs in Health Sciences in South Africa

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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 relevant master’s qualification or equivalent in postgraduate study related to Disability Studies, Health, Rehabilitation, or Education and Development as recognised by Senate.

Students need to obtain at least 60% at a master’s level to be eligible for admission the PhD programme.

Students require at least 60% in a relevant research methods course.

Students may be advised to complete some of the courses of the PG Diploma in Disability Studies or master’s coursework in the Department or Faculty, if deemed necessary as a prerequisite for the PhD.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27170 ZAR / year

≈ 27170 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

27170 ZAR / year

≈ 27170 ZAR / year

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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