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PhD specialising in Fine Arts option Curatorial Practice at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This PhD option focuses on curatorial practice, comprising a thesis, a professional curated exhibition and an exhibition catalogue. It requires a relevant master's degree (NQF level 9) with a weighted average of at least 65% and a relevant portfolio of the student's own curatorial practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 2 years, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026; International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Curatorial practice thesis, professional curated exhibition, exhibition catalogue.

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Entry requirements

Relevant master's degree (NQF level 9) with a weighted average of at least 65%, plus a relevant portfolio of the student's own curatorial practice.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026; International 31/08/2026

Duration: 2 years, full-time

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