Master's specialising in Art Historical Studies at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

The Master's by dissertation specialising in Art Historical Studies (180 NQF credits, HEQSF level 9, FIN5053W) is for candidates undertaking advanced study in an aspect of art history, developing independent research with a methodology suited to the project.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: Michaelis School of Fine Art | Duration: Minimum 2 years of registration | Intake: Application deadline 31 October each year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A supervised dissertation of up to 50,000 words, with a weekly reading group in the first year, weekly seminars, annual progress reviews and a field trip to a major contemporary exhibition. Candidates present at least one seminar paper to the master's class each year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A preliminary research proposal must be submitted with the application by 31 October each year (late applications may be considered at the School's discretion). Selection is on the recommendation of the Head of Department, based on the assessment of the research proposal and the availability of suitable supervision. Faculty of Humanities (FM3): applicants need an Honours degree (or a Senate-recognised equivalent), normally in the subject of study, with an average of at least 60% unless otherwise specified; a proposal must be submitted and approved for a degree by dissertation, and admission is on the recommendation of the Programme Convenor or Head of Department.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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