Master of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies of the Arts at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies of the Arts lets students develop an innovative research or integrated artistic project that cuts across traditional boundaries of academic disciplines, performance practices and artistic media.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Africa Open Institute for Music, Research and Innovation | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Full-thesis programme centred on an individual research or integrated artistic project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An appropriate four-year BA degree, or the equivalent three-year degree and Honours degree in the arts or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification Senate regards as adequate. Selection is based on academic qualifications, an acceptable proposal for the practical and/or theoretical components, and professional experience where relevant.

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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