Master's specialising in Critical Practice and Curatorial Studies at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

The MA specialising in Critical Practice and Curatorial Studies (180 NQF credits, HEQSF level 9, FIN5006W) is a research-based, seminar-led programme advancing curatorial and critical futures from the position of the global south, treating curation and practice as knowledge production.

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

What you will study

A supervised research project, practice-based or theory-based, with seminar attendance and presentations; the programme examines the intersections of politics, philosophy, theory and visual cultures.

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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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