Study abroad in Johannesburg, South Africa: Most popular universities for History.

Are you thinking of studying History, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study History in Johannesburg, South Africa. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Wits is a remarkable university that is internationally distinguished for its excellent research, high academic standards and commitment to social justice. 
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University of Johannesburg

Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the University is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent’s development.
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Most popular History programmes for international students in Johannesburg

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a History degree in Johannesburg.

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Historical Studies

University of Johannesburg

The Faculty of Humanities comprises of eighteen academic departments ranging from modern and ancient languages to the social sciences and psychology.
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Historical Studies

University of Johannesburg

The Faculty of Humanities is offering a Master of Arts in Historical Studies at University of Johannesburg.
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History

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

The Master of Arts in the field of History by coursework and research report from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.
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Organisational and Institutional Studies

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

The Organisational and Institutional Studies Masters Programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is intended for students who have attended the Honours Programme or come from related academic programmes, and are interested in the study of institutions.
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Historical Studies (Honours)

University of Johannesburg

The Faculty of Humanities is offering a Bachelor of Art in Historical Studies (Honours) at University of Johannesburg.
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History

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

History at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg revitalises views of the past, introduces exciting topics, and challenges many of the assumptions and approaches you may have learned at school. History will equip you with sought-after skills in research, analysis, and effective writing, speaking and thinking
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About History

History degrees analyse events of the world’s civilizations. History students learn about the political and socio-economical causes that led to important past major events, as well as look at history as a fluid process influenced by many complex factors, to better understand our present. History degrees lead to careers in Heritage Management, Teaching, Politics, or International Relations.

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