Master of Fine Arts at Rhodes University

Programme overview

The Master of Fine Arts is an NQF Level 9 (180 credit) degree in the Faculty of Humanities at Rhodes University. It is examined through one of two options, each combining creative or curatorial work with a written thesis.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Study mode: full-time | Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Option A is examined by an exhibition of studio work produced since admission, supported by sketchbooks or other evidence of research, plus a mini thesis of 12 000 to 15 000 words on a topic related to the studio work. Option B is examined by an exhibition curated in a major museum plus a thesis, with a museum internship required unless the candidate already works in the sector; the final mark is 50% exhibition and 50% thesis.

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Application information

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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