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Master of Arts in History at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Master of Arts in History is an NQF level 9 master's degree in the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, offered full-time and part-time on the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses. Qualification code: 1EM N01 L801M/P/V.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 1-3 years full-time; 2-4 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Follows an honours degree, a four-year degree or another recognised qualification approved by Senate (or the status of such a qualification); specific admission criteria are set per programme.

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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