Overview

Key Features

The Fine Art (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg will enhance the career of the graduate by enabling him/her to use higher order and lateral thinking and specialist knowledge in a particular discipline, profession or field of enquiry within the visual arts, and more broadly, within visual culture, and who can contribute to the economy of South Africa through Art and Culture.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual arts
Visual culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Fine Arts View 8 other Bachelors in Fine Arts in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of 65% obtained in a BA degree in Fine Arts / Visual Arts / Art History / Curatorial Studies / Photography /Museology / Journalism or a related visual culture / creative arts related field.
Alternatively, if you are planning to apply via a Recognition of Prior Learning then you need to have at least a Matric degree and an age exemption certificate (i.e., must be 26 years or older)
At least 3-4 years of professional practice in the field of Fine Arts / Visual Arts / Curatorship/ Art History scholarship / arts writing or a related visual culture or creative arts field.
Present a strong portfolio of 10 artworks to the committee.
All former academic transcripts of prior degrees.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
A recent writing sample
No longer than a one-page proposal of what your intended research area/topic is
A personal motivation reflecting on why you want to apply for the BA Hons degree

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41950 ZAR / year

≈ 41950 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

41950 ZAR / year

≈ 41950 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R41950 - 62000

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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