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Postgraduate Programmes

PhD - Film and Television

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 to 3 years full-time & 5 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
A successful PhD candidate would need to meet the requirements of the university Senate for admittance to the programme. The researcher intending to work towards this degree has the intention of specializing at the highest level in their field in order to make an original contribution to knowledge a

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

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.

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