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EHS MPhil Programme
Applications are made via the UCT Online Applications portal
Admission requirements:
a) Faculty admission requirements as set out under Rule FM3 apply. Refer to the current Humanities handbook available on UCT Handbooks.
b) Programme admission requirements: Students must have graduated (minimum of 65% GPA) with either:
- an Honours degree or equivalent in literature, fine arts, philosophy and/or social sciences
- or, a relevant Honours degree (or equivalent) that has given them a background in the creative and performing arts, sciences, planning, engineering, economics, education, or law.
Such applications must be accompanied by a writing sample and a letter of motivation; these are to be assessed by a selection committee.
c) Acceptance is on the recommendation, and at the discretion, of the Head of Department.
EHS Doctoral Programme (PhD)
Academic requirements: candidates who hold a Masters degree in a related field, with a minimum average of 65%.
Applications are made via the UCT Online Applications portal .
- The degree code for the PhD specializing in Environmental Humanities is HD001ANS03.
- To apply, you will need a CV, a transcript, a one- or two- page research concept note, motivation letter, and a writing sample.
For further information, please email EHS Director and Academic Programme Coordinator Dr Nikiwe Solomon: nikiwe.solomon@uct.ac.za.