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Master's specialising in Film Studies by dissertation at University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master's by dissertation specialising in Film Studies is a 180-credit research master's at HEQSF level 9 (course FAM5000W, programme FAM08) in the Centre for Film and Media Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Centre for Film and Media Studies  |  Duration: Minimum 1 year of registration; candidates are expected to complete within 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A single research dissertation, FAM5000W Film Studies, under supervision.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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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