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University of the Witwatersrand

Doctor of Philosophy in Deaf Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy in Deaf Studies in Education is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 6 YEARS.

Doctor of Philosophy in Deaf Studies offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

PhD Thesis: Maximum 100 000 words

For admission to these programmes, the student usually identifies a research area and consults with a potential supervisor (or a committee of supervisors) with expertise in the proposed area of research.

Once the student and potential supervisor/s are satisfied that the proposed project is viable, the student submits an application form to the Faculty of Humanities Graduate Office (Ground floor of South West Engineering, Main campus).

When the School in which the student is based (e.g. School of Education), has accepted the student, then the student may formally enrol.

Milestones will be set in the programme for the submission of the Proposal/Thesis. For full-time students, the proposal must be submitted to Faculty Office within 6 (six) months after enrolment. For part-time students, the proposal must be submitted to Faculty Office within 12 (twelve) months of enrolment.

The Faculty of Humanities Rules and Syllabuses booklet provides detailed information on entrance requirements, special provisions and all rules pertaining to Graduate programmes. This booklet is available at Graduate School and given to you on enrolment. It is up to all students to acquaint themselves with the sections in this rule book relevant to their proposed programme of study at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Please contact us at the School if you have any difficulty with your application and enrolment.