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Master of Philosophy in Philosophy (MA) at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Master of Philosophy in Philosophy (MA) 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 Potchefstroom campus. Qualification code: 1DG N01 L801P. The student should be able to do advanced research on philosophical phenomena and report on it.

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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Entry requirements

An Honours degree in Philosophy or an equivalent qualification obtained with an average of 65%. The Director of the School of Philosophy may deny admission for a Master's study to a prospective student if he is convinced that the standard of the particular prospective student does not meet with the Programme requirements. Prospective students who apply for admission in terms of a) above, may be required to do supplementary preparative work to the satisfaction of the director.

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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