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Overview
Key facts
The School of Social Sciences, part of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of the Witwatersrand, offers the disciplines of History; International Relations; Philosophy; Political Studies; Social Anthropology; and Sociology.
It provides one of the richest, most exciting and most innovative areas of study at the University and boasts many of South Africa’s leading internationally trained intellectuals, lecturers, researchers and writers in this field.
The History course is offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Programme Structure
The themes considered include:
- The causes and consequences of migrant labour
- Changing dynamics of generation and gender
- The politics and practice of resistance
- Evolving forms of sexuality
- Issues of racial and ethnic identity
- The contestation of chieftainship
- The intersection of malevolence, misfortune and witchcraft
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
Credits
190 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History Ancient History Modern History View 8 other Masters in Modern History in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Honours:
- Masters by Coursework and Research Report:
- Masters by Dissertation:
Tuition Fee
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International
3205 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3205 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
3205 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3205 USD per year during 12 months.
R 46 220
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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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