Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Arts in Philosophy in South Africa

Master of Arts in Philosophy is a comprehensive program that delves into various philosophical theories, methodologies and critical thinking skills. This program allows students to engage in stimulating intellectual discussions, analyze complex ideas and develop a deeper understanding of philosophical concepts. By exploring topics such as ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, logic and social philosophy, students gain the necessary skills to think critically and articulate complex arguments.


Graduates can pursue various career opportunities such as:
1. Academic lecturer/professor
2. Researcher
3. Writer/author
4. Policy analyst
5. Ethics consultant
6. Journalist
7. Philanthropy coordinator
8. Museum curator
9. Publisher/editor
10. Government consultant.

Institutions Offering Master of Arts in Philosophy

•  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
  Entry Requirements:
  Masters by Coursework and Research Report:
  - A bachelors degree with honours from Wits or another university with a 65% total mark aggregate.
  
  Masters by Dissertation:
  - A bachelors degree with honours from Wits or another university with a 65% total mark aggregate.
  - A supervisor from the Faculty of Humanities must be identified and approached prior to application.
  
  
  Course Duration:
  - 1 year (Full time)
  - 2 years (Part time)
•  St Augustine College of South Africa, Johannesburg  
  Specialization
  1. Fundamental and Systematic Theology
  2. Christian Spirituality
  
  Modules Overview:
  • Dignity of the human person
  • Biblical studies
  • Philosophy of religion
  • General survey of Theology (unless exempt due to previous studies in Theology)
  • Research paper in the area of specialisation
•  University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  (a) A candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor Honours Degree in a relevant subject or
  recommendation after the interview in courses where 60% is not achieved.
  
  Course Duration:
  (a) A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  Honours degree in Philosophy or relevant honours degree
  A cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
  
  Duration of study:
  1 year, full-time.
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific Admission Requirements:
  An Honours degree in Philosophy, or a qualification considered to be equivalent by Senate.
•  North West University, Mafikeng  
  Course Duration: 1-3 years
•  St. Augustine College of South Africa, Johannesburg  
  

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