Overview

About the programme

The researcher intending to work towards this degree at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg has the intention of specializing at the highest level in their field in order to make an original contribution to knowledge and practice in the area of Film and Television.

Programme Structure

There are two options available to doctoral candidates:

Thesis – the student’s research is developed and guided through the proposal writing process to the submission of the PhD thesis of 75 000 – 80 000 words.
Creative Research – this option acknowledges the importance of artistic work as part of the PhD research. Following the proposal process, the final submission constitutes a written theoretical component of 40 000 words, alongside an original and substantial body of artistic work that is evaluated at the highest academic and creative level.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

offered throughout the year with multiple intakes

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Film Studies View 4 other PhDs in Film Studies 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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must have a Masters’ Degree from a recognized and registered tertiary institution.
Must have a 70% mark aggregate
A potential supervisor from the department should be identified and approached prior to application. PhD applications are managed at School level, and the prospective supervisor in the Film and TV department will be approached to comment on the short research proposal submitted.
At PhD level we require research with significant contribution to new knowledge and/or filmic creative practices.
Must submit a Short Research Proposal (no less than 1200 words and no more than 2000 words) describing their intended research

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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

31439 ZAR / year

≈ 31439 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31439 ZAR / year

≈ 31439 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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