ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
• An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 350.
• An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 365.
• Admission is subject to Departmental selection.
• Qualifying applicants will be required to prepare a prescribed portfolio, undertake an interview with the Department’s staff as well as a discussion of the portfolio, and complete a placement assessment.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Visual Arts Degree or equivalent qualification, or proof of attainment of an adequate level of competence via the rules relating to Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The final placement procedure for entrance takes place at the end of the academic year and is based on the following criteria:

• The student must attend an interview and submit a portfolio of relevant, or required work, appropriate to their discipline
• The student must pass all modules in the Bachelor of Visual Arts Degree.
• At least 65% in Visual Studies III (KVS310) and at least 65% in each Studio Major III module in the Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art, Graphic Design or Photography streams, is mandatory.
• In addition, students who have majored in Fine Arts must attain a 65% pass mark in Drawing III (KDR310).
• Students may be required to complete a challenge test in order to finalise the selection process.
• Upon acceptance students may only register for the discipline stream that is a continuation of their first degree.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Academic qualification: BVA Hons or equivalent Honours degree, professional four-year degree or equivalent, or Recognition of Prior Learning according to NMU policy. 

Candidates who have passed the examinations on the grounds that they will be awarded the relevant degree by the University or on the grounds that the required status may later be granted to them, or who have in any other manner (e.g. RPL) attained a level of competence required for the purpose of postgraduate studies or research at Master’s level, may be accepted as candidates for the MA (Fine Art). 

All applicants must make an appointment to meet with the Programme Leader to discuss their area of expertise and the intended research project. Apart from the general admission requirements, and depending upon the nature of the proposed research, a candidate may be required to fulfil further requirements.

These include the following:

• Submit a portfolio of creative work, that shows a suitable level of conceptual and technical competency, for review by a panel of experts
• Provide evidence of an ability to write academically. This may include published books and articles, book reviews, conference proceedings, speeches and presentations. The School’s panel for advanced degrees will review the writing.
• Undertake an oral before a panel of experts to determine the candidate’s tacit knowledge. Should these 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Academic qualification: BVA Hons or equivalent Honours degree, professional four-year degree or equivalent, or Recognition of Prior Learning according to NMU policy. 

Candidates who have passed the examinations on the grounds that they will be awarded the relevant degree by the University or on the grounds that the required status may later be granted to them, or who have in any other manner (e.g. RPL) attained a level of competence required for the purpose of postgraduate studies or research at Master’s level, may be accepted as candidates for the MA (Fine Art). 

All applicants must make an appointment to meet with the Programme Leader to discuss their area of expertise and the intended research project. Apart from the general admission requirements, and depending upon the nature of the proposed research, a candidate may be required to fulfil further requirements.

These include the following:

• Submit a portfolio of creative work, that shows a suitable level of conceptual and technical competency, for review by a panel of experts
• Provide evidence of an ability to write academically. This may include published books and articles, book reviews, conference proceedings, speeches and presentations. The School’s panel for advanced degrees will review the writing.
• Undertake an oral before a panel of experts to determine the candidate’s tacit knowledge. Should these 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

• Holders of a Master's degree from the University or the holders of other qualifications approved by Senate may be accepted as candidates for the relevant degree.
• Students who have passed the examinations on the grounds of which they will be awarded the relevant degree by a University or on the grounds on which the required status may later be granted to them, or who have in any other manner (e.g. RPL) attained a level of competence which in Senate’s opinion is adequate for the purpose of postgraduate studies or research at the required level, may be accepted as students for the relevant degree.
• Apart from the general admission requirements, a student may be required to fulfil further requirements, e.g. supplementary work or an oral/written examination as pre­scribed by Senate.
• Applicants wishing to pursue either a master’s by dissertation or doctoral studies are required, as part of the application process, to provide a broad outline of proposed area of research as per each entities postgraduate prospectus or research application requirements.
• Applicants wishing to pursue a coursework master’s will receive guidance from the assigned postgraduate programme co-ordinator with regard to the choice of a research topic to fulfil the requirements for the treatise component of their chosen degree programme.
• An application for a postgraduate qualification or programme may, after selection by the Head of Department or Director of School, in consultation with the relevant Postgraduate Studies Coordinator, and ratification by the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee, be processed by the Postgraduate Admissions Office.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

• Holders of a Master's degree from the University or the holders of other qualifications approved by Senate may be accepted as candidates for the relevant degree.
• Students who have passed the examinations on the grounds of which they will be awarded the relevant degree by a University or on the grounds on which the required status may later be granted to them, or who have in any other manner (e.g. RPL) attained a level of competence which in Senate’s opinion is adequate for the purpose of postgraduate studies or research at the required level, may be accepted as students for the relevant degree.
• Apart from the general admission requirements, a student may be required to fulfil further requirements, e.g. supplementary work or an oral/written examination as pre­scribed by Senate.
• Applicants wishing to pursue either a master’s by dissertation or doctoral studies are required, as part of the application process, to provide a broad outline of proposed area of research as per each entities postgraduate prospectus or research application requirements.
• Applicants wishing to pursue a coursework master’s will receive guidance from the assigned postgraduate programme co-ordinator with regard to the choice of a research topic to fulfil the requirements for the treatise component of their chosen degree programme.
• An application for a postgraduate qualification or programme may, after selection by the Head of Department or Director of School, in consultation with the relevant Postgraduate Studies Coordinator, and ratification by the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee, be processed by the Postgraduate Admissions Office.