Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Apply anytime.
Students can apply to the PhDs throughout the year.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 88
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Social Work
Overview
Features
- The faculty of humanities at University of Cape Town provides a comprehensive guide to the field of Social Development and Social Work and the different career options available to prospective and/or current students.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- a master's degree
- an honours degree, or a 4-year bachelor's degree, plus at least 1 year's registration for the master's degree
- a 3-year bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years registration for a master's degree
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 2,347 AUD / year ≈ 27,170 ZAR / year
- Domestic: 2,347 AUD / year ≈ 27,170 ZAR / year
Living costs
Cape Town, South Africa: 785-1,342 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social Development.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships — Various benefits, Deadline 03 Jun 2027 (The Association of Commonwealth Universities)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026 (IvyPanda)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027 (Salvado Law)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026 (Anonymous Hope Fund)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)
