Master of Arts at Rhodes University

Programme overview

A 180-credit NQF Level 9 master's degree by thesis. In Art History and Visual Culture a thesis is examined on any approved topic; the MA (Curation) combines curating an exhibition with a 25,000 to 30,000 word thesis.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Duration: 2 years (minimum) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

An independent thesis (maximum 50,000 words) on an approved topic; in Curation the final mark is 50% exhibition and 50% thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Humanities and general rules: Master's candidates normally hold an honours degree or equivalent; students with an ordinary bachelor's degree are accepted only in exceptional cases. Admission requires approval of the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Head of Department and the Dean. The thesis topic and proposal require approval of the Humanities Higher Degrees Committee.

Requirements published at faculty level.

ZAR 31,930 a year (2026). Master's fee for all faculties other than those specified separately; full-time and part-time, per year, covers tuition and supervision. Tuition block fee per the 2026 fees booklet; excludes residence, departmental/additional charges and, for internationa Source

Applications from all new students close on 30 September; this is also the deadline for international applicants, and no international applications are considered after 30 September. Late applications from South African applicants will be considered. The non-refundable application fee is R100.

Apply through the official page: https://ross.ru.ac.za/

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