Master of Arts in Visual Arts at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Visual Arts (MAVA) offers specialised postgraduate research in studio production within Visual Communication Design, Illustration, Jewellery Design and Fine Art, and promotes the development of the student's particular interests, skills and ideas.

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

What you will study

Students produce an integrated project that combines a creative practical component with a related theoretical investigation (a thesis), including original artwork.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year BA degree in Visual Arts, or the equivalent three-year degree plus Honours in Visual Arts, or an equivalent qualification Senate regards as adequate, with evidence of the ability to conduct advanced independent research; a pass mark of at least 65% in Visual Studies or equivalent. Selection relies on academic qualifications, professional experience and an acceptable study proposal for the practical and/or theoretical components, supported by a portfolio of recent artworks (original works, photographs or digital images).

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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