Overview

Requirements

For this Master of Arts in Philosophy at University of Johannesburg students write a dissertation of approximately 45,000 words under supervision, on a topic selected in consultation with the Department. The topic must be in line with the expertise of the available lecturers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Humanities

Philosophy

Sociology
Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Philosophy View 35 other Masters in Philosophy in South Africa

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to this degree, students must fulfil the Department’s admission requirements (in addition to the University’s admission requirements) and prove their knowledge of research methodology and the history of philosophy.
The requirements are to have at least 65% average for the Honours degree in Philosophy and the submission of written philosophical work done for the Honours Degree. Supplementary oral examinations might be required.

Tuition Fee

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International

45290 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45290 ZAR per year during 12 months.

R45 290.00 and R274,000.00

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

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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