MA Philosophy at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in the field of Philosophy is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time course by Research only. Philosophy MA (Course work) students are required to complete three 7000-level units (50%) and write a research report on a topic of their interest of up to 30 000 words (50%). A student's choice of units and of topic for research report is subject to the approval of the Postgraduate Co-ordinator and the Faculty of Humanities Higher Degrees Committee (Masters).

Faculty: Humanities | Department: Social Sciences | Duration: 1 - 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

The usual prerequisite for admission to the MA Course work Programme is a good second class pass in Philosophy Honours (or its equivalent). However, those who have earned marks weaker than this may apply and will be admitted on a discretionary basis. 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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