Overview

Key Features

If you are interested in pursuing self-driven research to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in your chosen field, the Film and Television programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg has two options available for the part-time or full-time MA student Part-time students have two years to complete the degree, while full-time enrolment means you can commit to doing it all in one year.

The written dissertation in the form of a scholarly written document of 40 000 words, addressing a focused research question.

The creative research option is also available which involves a substantial body of practical output (e.g. short film or screenplay/scriptment) alongside a written dissertation of 20 000 words. Each component is weighted at 50% of the final mark.

Both options require that the research process is conducted through regular consultations with an appointed supervisor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Master of Arts by Research is suitable for those students interested in pursuing supervised, independent research in a specialised field. A purely written (conventional dissertation) option is available, as well as a creative option. The latter requires a combination of a shorter written dissertation alongside a practical-creative output, such as a short film or screenplay. The dissertation needs to at least partly address the intentionality and production of the creative component.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Film Studies View 10 other Masters in Film Studies in 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have an NQF 8 qualification in a cognate field (with at least a 65% average), and should have an extensive undergraduate grounding in film & television theory and media & cultural studies.
A film/TV creative practice and/or industry experience is highly recommended and may increase chances of acceptance.
NB – this is a prerequisite for the creative option
Applicants must submit a Short Research Proposal (no less than 750 words and no more than 1500 words), describing their intended research. This is a key part of the application and It is advised that it is carefully prepared and honed, before submitting.
Certified academic transcript/s
Certified copies of tertiary qualification/s
CV (detailing all work experience, creative works & any portfolio links)
1 page Letter of Motivation
Short Research Proposal (see above)
Sample of Written Academic Work

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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

31100 ZAR / year

≈ 31100 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31100 ZAR / year

≈ 31100 ZAR / year

Additional Details

full-time R31 100
full-time, second term R16 600
part-time R20 710
part-time, second term R10 520

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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