Overview
Key facts
With a strong tradition in both academic and applied research, the Archaeology at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is ideally placed to prepare students for the profession of archaeology on the African continent.
The Wits Archaeology department was recently rated number 38 in the world, and 1st on the African continent in the QS World University rankings. Our department includes a diverse, research active and passionate faculty and post-graduate cohort working on southern African sites and collections spanning millions of years.
Part-time students are not eligible for bursary funding from the university. Students registered for the part-time degree and who are employed on a full-time basis are strongly encouraged to negotiate a regular period of time off to consult with their supervisor, visit the library to collect readings and to do research.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Urban Social
- Development
- Archaeology
- Climate Change
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Offered throughout the year with multiple intakes.
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
Archaeology View 4 other Masters in Archaeology in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
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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Other requirements
General requirements
Masters by Dissertation:
- A bachelors degree with honours from Wits or another university with a 65% total mark aggregate.
- A supervisor must be identified and approached prior to application.
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Tuition Fees
Living costs
Johannesburg
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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