Application Process

Application for the Doctoral Programme is through the submission of three documents:

1. Completed application form (with required attachment of academic transcripts). This can be found on the Research Division’s site, or by clicking here.

2. A brief CV which specifies experience in Higher Education and provides details of Masters Research and publications or conference presentations if relevant.

3. An essay (maximum 8 pages) including references in which you outline your understanding of what a PhD is and why you hope to undertake research at this level. You should also include an initial outline of your proposed study or topic area even though this may change later.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their completed applications to Sioux McKenna by 10 January.

They can be sent by email: s.mckenna@ru.ac.za or by post to:

Prof. Sioux McKenna
CHERTL
Rhodes University
P O Box 94
Grahamstown
6140
South Africa

Applicants are invited to contact Sioux McKenna with any queries.

To find out more about undertaking a PhD through Rhodes University, you are encouraged to visit the Research Division’s website for Postgraduates.