MA History of Art (Dissertation) at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Rewriting and remaking art histories The Master of Arts in the field of History of Art by dissertation is a 1-year full-time or 2-years part-time degree that affords students the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated supervisor on an extended research project in the field of art histories. The degree is supported by the department’s postgraduate seminar programme and regular talks and events that underpin a rooted understanding of the economic, cultural and socio-political factors shaping the art world and its production of history, including both its silences and allegiances.

Faculty: Humanities | Department: Wits School of Arts | Duration: 1 - 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Master of Art in the field of History of Art by dissertation:; Requirements: dissertation or dissertation and creative practice

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor’s degree with honours from Wits or another university with a 65% total mark aggregate. A supervisor from the Department must be identified and approached prior to application. Documentation required Complete Application Transcripts Certified copies of qualifications Motivation Letter CV Sample of writing (i.e. honours essay or related academic writing) 2 page concept note of intended research including a bibliography. Additional entry requirements may apply.

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.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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