Master of Arts in History at University of Venda

Programme overview

Master of Arts in History is listed on the University of Venda programme pages under the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education (Department of Human Sciences).

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education | Department: Department of Human Sciences | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

What you will study

Career pathways

History provides students with fundamental training needed for careers in research, teaching, public history, government service and a host of non-profit sectors. Its graduates serve as first-rate historians, highly qualified teachers at the elementary and secondary levels, researchers and consultants, curators, cultural officers, foreign service officers, management professionals, community organisers and public servants.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree in History from this or another university. Students must have obtained an average of 65% in the Honours degree. The MA in History is by dissertation only. Students must submit a mini research proposal (5-6 pages) together with their application and this proposal will be read before the department once vetted by the appointed supervisor(s). Admission requirement stated on the page: Honours degree+.

Online applications for 2027 open on 01 May 2026 and close on 30 September 2026. No application fee is payable for 2027 applications.

Applications are completed online; the University does not charge an application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://www.univen.ac.za/student-affairs/student-support-services/how-to-apply/

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