Philosophy

The Master of Arts in the field of Philosophy is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time course by Research only.

Overview

Philosophy MA (Course work) students are required to complete three 7000-level units (50%) and write a research report on a topic of their interest of up to 30 000 words (50%). 

A student's choice of units and of topic for research report is subject to the approval of the Postgraduate Co-ordinator and the Faculty of Humanities Higher Degrees Committee (Masters).

Entry Requirements

The usual prerequisite for admission to the MA Course work Programme is a good second class pass in Philosophy Honours (or its equivalent). However, those who have earned marks weaker than this may apply and will be admitted on a discretionary basis. 

Additional entry requirements may apply.

University Application Process

  • Applications are handled centrally by the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC). Once your application is complete in terms of requested documentation, your application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment. Click here to see an overview of the Wits applications process.
  • Please apply online. Upload your supporting documents at the time of application, or via the Self Service Portal.
  • Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self Service Portal.
  • Selections for programmes that have a limited intake but attract a large number of applications may only finalise the application at the end of the application cycle.

Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

International students, please check this section.

For more information, contact the Student Call Centre +27 (0)11 717 1888, or log a query at www.wits.ac.za/askwits.

University Fees and Funding

Click here to see the current average tuition fees. The Fees site also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.

For information about postgraduate funding opportunities, including the postgraduate merit award, click here. Please also check your School website for bursary opportunities. NRF bursaries: The National Research Foundation (NRF) offers a wide range of opportunities in terms of bursaries and fellowships to students pursuing postgraduate studies. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.