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Master of Arts in Fine Art

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SAQA ID97137
NQF Level9
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Master of Arts in Fine Art is a postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 9 in the Visual Arts subfield. It is intended for advanced study and sustained development in fine art within a higher education context.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in postgraduate study in fine art or visual arts, particularly those seeking to deepen their artistic practice and engage with the field at an advanced academic level. This is general guidance and not an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a postgraduate foundation for continued fine-art or visual-arts practice and related creative work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Fine-art practice
  • Visual arts practice
  • Development of an individual creative practice

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Master of Arts in Fine Art
SAQA ID
97137
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
9
Minimum credits
120
Field
2
Subfield
Visual Arts
Originator
Nelson Mandela University
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before applying, as the available record indicates a registration end date of 30 June 2024.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific programme are authorised or accredited for the intended offering.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements, application process and any portfolio or prior-study expectations.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment process, research or studio-work expectations, supervision arrangements and any workplace or facilities requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, NQF level, credit value and completion arrangements directly with the provider.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.