How to apply

Undergraduate Applications

Undergraduate applications are through the Faculty of Humanities. Further information on studying at UJ can be found on the Study@UJ page.

Postgraduate Applications

We offer Honours, Masters (Coursework), Masters (Research), and Doctorate courses. Applications share the following procedure.
1. Send the Co-ordinator of Postgraduate Studies in Philosophy (Prof Alex Broadbent):
(a) academic transcripts;
(b) a covering letter or other brief motivation explaining why you would like to pursue postgraduate study in philosophy;
(c) an appropriate writing sample, usually an extended essay or dissertation from your previous degree;
(d) for Research Masters and Doctoral applicants, a research proposal of 500-1000 words.
2. Complete the Application Form 2014 and submit to the University with appropriate supporting documentation.
3. You may be asked to produce a further writing sample, especially if you have not studied with us before. If so you will be advised of this.
The Co-ordinator of Postgraduate Studies is Prof Alex Broadbent (abbroadbent@uj.ac.za).


Requirements

Honours
An undergraduate degree in Philosophy or a relevant discipline, with a score of 65% or more; satisfactory writing sample(s).

Masters (Coursework)

An Honours degree in Philosophy or a relevant discipline, with a score of 65% or more; satisfactory writing sample(s).

Masters (Research)

An Honours degree in Philosophy or a relevant discipline, with a score of 65% or more; satisfactory writing sample(s) showing capacity;for self-directed research; satisfactory research proposal. Note that acceptance of Research Masters candidates is conditional on there being a member of staff with relevant expertise who is willing to take you on. You are therefore strongly advised to make contact with potential supervisors in advance.

Doctorate
A Masters degree (either coursework or research) in Philosophy or a relevant discipline, with a score of 65% or more; satisfactory writing sample(s) showing capacity for self-directed research; satisfactory research proposal. Note that acceptance of Doctoral candidates is conditional on there being a member of staff with relevant expertise who is willing to take you on. You are therefore strongly advised to make contact with potential supervisors in advance.
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