Academic requirements
Students must have graduated (minimum of 65% GPA) with either:
- An Honours degree or equivalent in literature, fine arts, philosophy and / or social sciences, or
- A relevant Honours degree (or equivalent) that has given them a background in the creative and performing arts, sciences, planning, engineering, economics, education, or law.
- Mid-career candidates with Bachelors degrees and substantial relevant experience may apply for "Recognition of Prior Learning" (RPL) in place of the Honours degree.
Admission requirements
Faculty admission requirements as set out under Rule FM3 apply. Refer to the current Humanities Handbook available on UCT Handbooks .
Programme admission requirements apply. Students must have graduated (minimum of 65% GPA) with either:
- an Honours degree or equivalent in literature, fine arts, philosophy and/or social sciences, or
- a relevant Honours degree (or equivalent) that has given them a background in the creative and performing arts, sciences, planning, engineering, economics, education, or law. Such applications must be accompanied by a writing sample and a letter of motivation; these are to be assessed by a selection committee.
How to apply
- Applications are made via the UCT Online Applications portal . The MPhil degree code is HLM041AXL09.
- To apply, you will need a CV, a transcript, a one or two page(s) research concept note and a writing sample.
For further information, please email EHS MPhil Programme Coordinator Dr Nikiwe Solomon: nikiwe.solomon@uct.ac.za.