Program Overview
The Field of Diversity Studies at University of the Witwatersrand is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Field of Diversity Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across South Africa and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 2,220 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Field of Diversity Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Two core compulsory courses: 1) Theorising Diversity, Difference and Otherness; and 2) Critical Diversity Literacy
- A third elective chosen from cross-listed courses in disciplines across the Faculty of Humanities
- A research report
Admission Requirements
Academic 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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,220 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,220 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the Witwatersrand directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, commonly known as Wits University or Wits, is a leading multi-campus public research university situated in the economic hub of Johannesburg,...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months