Masters (MS) in Philosophy in South Africa
6 masters programmes in philosophy at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programmes
6 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Philosophy | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| Master in Applied Ethics for Professionals | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 4,778 USD |
| Master in MA specialising in Philosophy | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MA specialising in Philosophy (Coursework) | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MTh specialising in Dogmatics and Christian Ethics (Coursework) | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MTh specialising in Dogmatics and Christian Ethics | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
Specialisations within philosophy
Philosophy 3 Ethics 3
Universities for philosophy in South Africa
Masters (MS) in Philosophy in South Africa: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in South Africa?
- 6 philosophy masters programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study philosophy in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (6 of 6).
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