Highlights
Tuition fee
66960 ZAR / year
59990 ZAR / year
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Tuition fee
66960 ZAR / year
59990 ZAR / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Campus location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The focus of the MA programme in Cultural Policy and Management at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is on interactive seminars, guest lectures on contemporary issues in the cultural sector and excursions. The MA can be taken either as Dissertation or Coursework and Research Report

Overview

Key facts

The Cultural Policy and Management at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is an undertaking to work independently under the guidance of an assigned supervisor. This includes taking full control of the research plan, meeting all Faculty of Humanities timelines and requirements, meeting all Ethics training and application timelines and requirements, setting up appointments with your supervisors, reading widely to ensure that the literature pertinent to the chosen research topic has been identified and fully consulted. 

There is a misleading impression and perspective that postgraduate research is much lighter than coursework. The opposite is true, CPM prepares a series of research workshops that are compulsory, and these are aimed at supporting your research journey. Your full focus, attention, effort and commitment is required. 

Research areas include

Arts and Culture Management, Arts and Creative Marketing, Creative Economy, Cultural Policy, Governance of arts and culture organisations, Public Funding of arts and culture organisations, arts and culture and digital transformation, and Cultural Diplomacy.

Programme Structure

Courses included

  • Arts and Culture Management
  • Arts and Creative Marketing
  • Creative Economy
  • Cultural Policy
  • Governance of Arts and Culture Organisations
  • Public Funding of Arts

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Johannesburg, 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

IELTS
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Other requirements

General requirements

  •  Applicants should have demonstrable interest and some practice in creative industries/ cities/ cultural policy/community arts centres/visual culture/creative arts field.

  • Applicants must be in possession of a BA Honours degree (or equivalent) in any cognate field of study.
  • An applicant must have an average of at least 65% in the final year of her/his Honours degree or Honours equivalent year of study.

In addition to an online application, an applicant must submit:

  • a cover letter/letter of motivation indicating reasons for applying for the CPM MA
  • a written expression of interest outlining the proposed topic of research (if for th MA by dissertation)
  • a scholarly sample of writing for assessment of suitability for MA level of research and writing.
  • curriculum vitae/resumé
  • academic transcripts of all prior degrees or diplomas

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    66960 ZAR / year
    ≈ 66960 ZAR / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    59990 ZAR / year
    ≈ 59990 ZAR / year

Additional Details

Local Tuition + Annual International Registration Fee (IRF): R6,970

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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Cultural Policy and Management.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
03 Jun 2027
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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