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23 Master's degrees in History in South Africa

Exploring History programmes in South Africa offers a rich tapestry of learning opportunities for international students. The tuition fees for these programmes vary, with the lower-end fee at €327 and the typical fee around €3,449. On the higher end, fees can reach up to €4,878. It's encouraging to note that 22% of the programmes are considered affordable, making it accessible for a broader range of students. Additionally, 13% of the History programmes are available online, offering flexibility for those who may not be able to relocate. Furthermore, 29% of universities in South Africa provide History programmes, ensuring a wide array of options for prospective students.

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University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(181)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Heritage

The Master of Arts in Heritage from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg can be undertaken in two different ways: by dissertation only or by coursework and research report. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,128/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(202)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Church History and Church Polity (Coursework)

This Church History and Church Polity (Coursework) programme from University of Pretoria offers the student with a four-year BDiv, a BThHons or equivalent qualification, the opportunity of theological specialisation and research at master’s level.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$5,900/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(202)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Church History and Church Polity

This Church History and Church Polity programme from University of Pretoria offers the student with a four-year BDiv, a BThHons or equivalent qualification, the opportunity of theological specialisation and research at master’s level.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,056/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(202)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

History

History from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,056/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(138)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Violent Histories and Repair

Violent Histories and Repair from Stellenbosch University aims to educate, train and mentor emerging scholars and engaged young researchers to contribute to the much-needed decolonising development of knowledge on the multi-dimensional and transgenerational legacies of violent histories.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus
2 years$4,225/yr
South African Theological Seminary3,6(5)
Online

Theology

Our Master of Theology from South African Theological Seminary is a research-based degree that is fully accredited and completely online.

M.Sc. Part-time Online
2 years$402/module
Stellenbosch University4,4(138)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

History

History, a programme offered by the Stellenbosch University, is a subject of many dimensions, but its central thrust is to explain change over time. How we deal with change, in our personal life or in wider society, depends on how well we are informed. This department aims to provide students with the necessary intellectual skills to understand processes of change and historical debate. 

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$4,225/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(202)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology (Coursework)

Sociology (Coursework) from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential.  

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$5,504/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(524)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

History of Education

The master in History of Education at University of South Africa (UNISA)  is committed to reaching out to all of humanity by providing scholarship, service, learning and continuous professional development opportunities to aspirant and serving educators, managers and policy makers, and other practitioners in education at home and abroad. 

M.A. Part-time Online
$378/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(202)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Heritage and Cultural Sciences - Heritage and Cultural Tourism

Heritage and Cultural Sciences - Heritage and Cultural Tourism from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,056/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(181)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

History of Art

The Master of Arts in the field of History of Art from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg has an active cohort of postgraduate students pursuing Honours, Masters and PhD degrees

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,141/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(138)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Military History (Option A)

The Faculty of Military Science is based at Saldanha, on the West Coast of South Africa, where it is housed in the South African Military Academy. The institution offers education and training for members of the Department of Defence at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, such as the Military History (Option A) programme at the Stellenbosch University.

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,948/yr
Rhodes University4,3(24)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

History

History is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,126/yr
University of Cape Town4,2(184)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Historical Studies

The Department of Historical Studies has a longstanding commitment to creating and developing innovative and sustainable linkages between teaching, research and social dissemination of academic knowledge. The Historical Studies programme is offered by University of Cape Town.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,989/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(524)
Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Theology in Church History

The master of Theology in Church History at University of South Africa (UNISA) offers high-quality general academic and career-focused distance education tuition in the arts, humanities, social sciences, religion and theology. 

M.A. Part-time Online
3 years$378/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(181)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

History

Some of the courses included in this History programme at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg are: Themes in African-American History in the United States and Oral & Documentary History: Theory and Practice.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$4,141/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(202)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

History (Coursework)

History (Coursework) from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$5,504/yr
Rhodes University4,3(24)
Grahamstown, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Art History and Visual Culture

Art History and Visual Culture is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,126/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(138)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Military History (Option B)

The Faculty of Military Science is based at Saldanha, on the West Coast of South Africa, where it is housed in the South African Military Academy. The institution offers education and training for members of the Department of Defence at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, such as the Military History (Option B) programme at the Stellenbosch University.

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$3,990/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(138)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Ancient Cultures

The  Ancient Cultures programme at the Stellenbosch University focuses on the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds, the interrelatedness of these cultures and their influence on the modern world.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$4,225/yr

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