Program Overview
The Performing Arts at University of Namibia is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 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 arts & design. 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 Performing Arts programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Namibia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 1,269 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 317 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Performing Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Research Process
- Qualitative Research Design
- Performance and Research
- Creative Research Design
- Seminars and Presentations
- Writing Proposals, Reports and Publishing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- To qualify for admission to the MA (Performing Arts) programme, a candidate must normally be in possession of the any of the following qualifications with a final mark in the major(s) of that qualification which complies with the University\'s regulations regarding admission to postgraduate studies:
- a recognised four-year Bachelor\'s degree
- a recognised Honours degree
- a recognised postgraduate diploma
- a recognised qualification e quivalent to the above
- Students who are admitted to the MA (Performing Arts) programme may be required to do additional Courses, before or together with the programme.
- Students will not be allowed to major in fields for which their previous qualifications do not qualify them
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,269 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 317 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,269 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 317 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Namibia 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 Namibia
University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
The University of Namibia (UNAM) is a multi-campus public research university in Namibia, and the largest university in the country. It was established by an act of Parliament on 31 August 1992.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-10-17
- Start Date 2018-03-06
- Language English
- Duration 24 months