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Postgraduate Programmes

PhD - PhD Fine Arts by Creative Work

  • Postgraduate
  • 3 years full-time or 4-5 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD is the highest qualification which a student can earn by conducting independent research under supervision. The thesis is required to make a recognisable contribution to new knowledge in the field of study, and must be of a publishable standard. In the Wits School of Arts (WSOA) there is no coursework component to a PhD degree.

PhD - PhD Heritage Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Doctor of Philosophy in Heritage Studies

PhD - PhD - History of Art

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Doctor of Philosophy in History of Art

PhD - - Philosophy

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years full-time or a maximum of 4 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD is a degree that takes a minimum of 2 years full-time or a maximum of 4 years

PhD - - Political Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
We have a lively community of doctoral students under the supervision of members of staff in the department. Our PhD students participate fully in the postgraduate life of the department.

PhD - Sociology

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The PhD is a degree that takes a minimum of 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years part-time and is offered across all schools in the Faculty.

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