MA History of Art at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

MA in History of Art by Coursework and Research Report Expanding the notion of visual arts research and writing. The Master of Arts in the field of History of Art by Coursework and Research Report is a 1-year full-time or 2-years part-time degree that offers 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 course work: Requirements: 3 courses and a research report (i) Core course: Writing Art Histories (ii) 2 electives - wits.ac.za/wsoa/cpavc/postgraduate/ Please consult the latest Humanities Rules and Syllabuses to see what other electives can be taken with this degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements: A bachelor’s degree with honours from Wits or another university with a 65% total mark aggregate. Documentation required Complete Application Transcripts Certified copies of qualifications Motivation Letter CV Sample of writing (i.e. honours essay or related academic writing) 1-page concept note or description of intended research. Additional entry requirements may apply.

ZAR 59,990 for the whole programme (2026). Average tuition fee per programme for 2026 as stated in the 2026 Fees Book, Chapter 2 (Average Tuition Fees); excludes additional charges (notes, computer, lab and other fees). Postgraduate international students pay local tuition plus the non-refundable Source

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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