Master of Arts in Visual Studies at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Visual Studies equips students to decode and understand visual phenomena in popular culture, media, film, the music industry and fine art, drawing on a broad range of critical theories in an interdisciplinary field.

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

What you will study

Full-thesis degree covering diverse aspects of visual culture, including art, design, popular culture, film, photography, new media and art and cultural theory and criticism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree in Visual Studies or Art History, or an acceptable equivalent qualification that Senate regards as adequate, with evidence of ability to conduct advanced independent research. Selection relies on academic qualifications, professional experience and an acceptable proposal.

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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