Overview

Key Features

The History of Art (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is undertaken by coursework and research essay. Students are required to complete four coursework units and write a research essay of 10,000 words.

Existing and prospective students may register for a single coursework unit as an occasional student. While no prior degree is necessary, students are required to complete an entrance test before being accepted. Our flexibly scheduled postgraduate courses provide an opportunity for working professionals to work on individual projects and expand their knowledge base, research and seminar skills and fieldwork experiences. Successful completion of a course can count towards a postgraduate degree or diploma.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

4 courses and a long essay

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Art History View 8 other Bachelors in Art History 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 bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 65% course mark aggregate in a third year major.
At least an upper second class pass in the final undergraduate course in the subject.
Complete Application
Transcripts
Certified copies of qualifications
Motivation
CV
Sample of writing (i.e. third year course essay)

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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.

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Scholarships Information

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