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Master of Arts in History at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

The MA in History is a research-intensive programme for advanced study and original scholarship, completed as a specialised thesis based on original research on primary sources.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: History  |  Duration: Two years  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A single 180-credit Thesis (History) 871 in one of the department's areas of specialisation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BAHons in History with a pass mark of 65%. Supporting document: 1-3 page statement of research interest.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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