PHD
Doctoral studies are undertaken by full thesis and under the guidance of supervisors.
Students are accepted depending on staff availability, the candidate’s academic record, and in relation to the topic.
Prospective students are invited to enquire about the possibility of being accepted. If you wish to be considered for PhD studies, your request should be accompanied by the following:
- A Curriculum Vitae;
- A proposal that outlines the field of research the interests you, your research question and proposed methodology;
- A copy of your Masters thesis if possible or related publications; and
- A motivation for your acceptance
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Formal application should be made once it has been established that the prospective student is accepted at departmental level
To ensure the safe arrival of your documents, we advise that your send your documentation electronically for attention: Dawn Long journpgrad@ru.ac.za Or to the following physical address:
Dawn Long
School of Journalism and Media Studies AMM Building Room 007
Upper Prince Alfred Street
Grahamstown
6139
South Africa
Tel: (27)46 603 7104
Application forms: http://www.scifac.ru.ac.za/forms.htm
FUNDING
The Rhodes University prestigious scholarships for PhD research in the fields of Citizenship, Nation and Identity.
Applications to study full-time at Rhodes University in 2010 are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, South African members of designated groups are especially encouraged to apply. The awards are valued at R75 000.
Send applications for Scholarships by 17 September to:
Karen Kouari, The Dean of Humanities Office, Rhodes University, Box 94, Grahamstown, 6140 Tel (046) 603 8362 Email: k.kouari@ru.ac.za
For more information on funding opportunities please see: http://www.ru.ac.za/research/postgraduates/funding/postgraduatefunding
