Overview

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Master of Arts in Fine Art

The MAFA degree offered in the Fine Art programme at the University of Cape Town is intended for those wishing to pursue advanced study in an aspect of contemporary art discourse, or the theory and history of art. Although the submission is likely to contain illustrative material, this need not have been by the hand of the applicant and the degree is otherwise theoretical. Examination is by way of a dissertation.

Master of Fine Art

The MFA is intended for those wishing to pursue advanced study in any one of the following disciplines: Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculpture, or an interdisciplinary course of study approved by the School. Examination is by way of an exhibition of creative work, and an accompanying dissertation.

MPhil specialising in Fine Art

The Master of Philosophy in Fine Art is offered where specialist interdisciplinary research extends outside the usual master’s degree or where the degree confers a formal professional status. Examination is by way of a dissertation, and where appropriate, an exhibition or presentation of related creative work.

Programme Structure

Programme requirements:

A candidate must work under the supervision of a supervisor appointed by Senate.

The supervised research proposal should focus on a clearly defined topic, set out the research questions to be addressed and show familiarity with the appropriate primary and secondary sources.

Each candidate is required to present at least one seminar paper to the Master’s class during each year of registration. Attendance at all Master’s seminars is compulsory. Failure to attend Master’s seminars or to present seminar papers as required may lead to suspension from the programme.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to have an Honours degree or equivalent qualification.

A preliminary research proposal must be submitted with the application.

A candidate in Fine Art should have at least an upper second class in Discourse of Art or Visual Art History 3000-level courses and an overall upper second-class pass in Theory and Practice of Art

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37800 ZAR / year

≈ 37800 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32500 ZAR / year

≈ 32500 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee (ZAR 5300) /International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee.

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

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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