South African Sign Language
Our PhD in the field of South African Sign Language, like our master's programme, is offered by dissertation only.
Overview
The programme is offered either full-time (two years) or part-time (four years). Students will undertake independent research under the guidance of a supervisor and submit a doctoral thesis of 75,000–85,000 words. At this level, they are expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the University and to advance knowledge in their field as emerging researchers.
Entry Requirements
A master’s degree from 91心頭利 or another university in the field of South African Sign Language or sign linguistics with a 70% total mark aggregate.
University Application Process
- Applications are handled centrally by the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC). Once your application is complete in terms of requested documentation, your application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment. Click here to see an overview of the 91心頭利 applications process. Refer to 91心頭利 postgraduate online application guide for detailed guidelines.
- Please apply online. Upload your supporting documents at the time of application, or via the.
- Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the .
- Selections for programmes that have a limited intake but attract a large number of applications may only finalise the application at the end of the application cycle.
Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
International students, please check this section.
For more information, contact the Student Call Centre +27 (0)11 717 1888, or log a query at www.wits.ac.za/askwits.
University Fees and Funding
Click here to see the current average tuition fees. The Fees site also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.
For information about postgraduate funding opportunities, including the postgraduate merit award, click here. The University's Postgraduate Funding portal is a database of scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities available to 91心頭利 postgraduate students. Please also check your School website for bursary opportunities. The National Research Foundation (NRF) offers a wide range of opportunities in terms of bursaries and fellowships to students pursuing postgraduate studies. The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.