Overview

An MFA degree not only helps you grow as an artist, it can also assure your financial future—as the terminal professional fine arts degree, the MFA certifies you to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Fine Art is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

MFA programs are known for rigor, and admission is more selective, which sets MFA recipients apart from MA graduates. Completing an MFA confers special recognition in the artistic community that may even offer a career advantage.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Painting

Graphic Design

Visual Arts

Photography
Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, 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

A personal motivation reflecting why you want to apply for a MAFA degree at the Wits Department of Fine Art and how this relates to your personal trajectory and history. Give us an idea of how this will develop your current artistic or other creative practice. (250-300 words)
A research proposal for the MAFA by Dissertation
A detailed professional Curriculum Vitae reflecting professional experience, exhibitions, projects and education; academic writing, other kinds of creative writing.
All former academic transcripts of prior degrees.
Two referees: names, institutional affiliations and contact details.
A portfolio of 10 images.
Additional documents: (e.g. SAQA certification of any internationally obtained degrees and transcripts, proof of English-language proficiency)

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Tuition Fees

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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