Overview

Features

While Political Studies PhD applicants at University of Cape Town may apply at any time of the year, the department has two periods during the academic year during which applications will be formally reviewed by our Postgraduate Committee, one in each semester.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Political Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 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

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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

It is general departmental policy to admit only PhD applicants who have a strong track record of research and hold a Master’s degree or equivalent. Our expectation is a minimum of 70%, or the GPA equivalent, at Masters level. We do, however, consider each application on its own merits - i.e. this is a guideline and not a rule.

In addition, the department will only accept students who wish to work in a research field where the department has expertise.

As the Doctoral Degree Board (DDB) policy requires, a full PhD proposal should be submitted on admission or within 6 months of registration where applicants are admitted on a provisional basis with the opportunity to work on their proposal under supervision.

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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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Political Studies.

Available Scholarships

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