Overview

About the programme

The PhD in Music at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a research degree that is undertaken through supervision, which includes performance lessons for performance candidates, rather than formal taught courses.

Notwithstanding this, and depending on the nature of the creative work and the intake of candidates, there may from time to time be seminar-type classes, attendance at and participation in which will be compulsory.

Programme Structure

Structure:

The PhD by research only consists of a written thesis.
The PhD by creative work and research consists of the creative work and a written research thesis that is related to the creative work.
Before research and writing commences for the degree, the student will be required to submit a proposal within six months after their first registration (part-time students have twelve months in which to submit this document).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 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

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100

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Music View 5 other PhDs in Music 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

Applicants for the PhD must typically have graduated with a master’s degree in music, having specialised in the area in which they tend to do the creative work, if applicable.
Typically, the PhD in creative work has been pursued by early- or mid- career professionals rather than by recent graduates.

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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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