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45 Master's degrees offered by the university
Mathematics
If you are interested in pursuing the Mathematics program of Rhodes University, you should contact the academic staff member with whom you would like to study, since we offer these qualifications by thesis only.
Physics and Electronics
The aim of the Physics and Electronics program of Rhodes University is to help students develop appropriate mathematical tools necessary to represent and interpret information quantitatively. It also aims to develop certain skills and meaningful ways of thinking, reasoning and arguing with quantitative ideas in order to solve problems in any given context.
Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
The Department of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies offers postgraduates in the Linguistics and Applied Language Studies program of Rhodes University a vibrant research community and a supportive environment for study.
Biochemistry and Microbiology
At a fundamental level, the Biochemistry and Microbiology program of Rhodes University studies a discipline that incorporates the analysis of both the functional and structural roles of macromolecules with the study of how these compounds interact to influence cell biology or the external environment.
German Studies
German Studies is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.
Geography
The aim of the Geography program of Rhodes University is to help students develop appropriate mathematical tools necessary to represent and interpret information quantitatively. It also aims to develop certain skills and meaningful ways of thinking, reasoning and arguing with quantitative ideas in order to solve problems in any given context.
Computer Science
If you are interested in pursuing the Computer Science program of Rhodes University, you should contact the academic staff member with whom you would like to study, since we offer these qualifications by thesis only.
Chemistry
At a fundamental level, the Chemistry program of Rhodes University studies a discipline that incorporates the analysis of both the functional and structural roles of macromolecules with the study of how these compounds interact to influence cell biology or the external environment.
Education
The Education program of Rhodes University is offered by the Faculty of Education.
Anthropology
The Anthropology program of Rhodes University is research based which requires the completion of a written thesis on a topic which makes a contribution to the field of Anthropology.
Drama
The Drama programme of Rhodes University has been in operation since 1988, offering possibilities of study via thesis only, or by coursework and half thesis.
Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies
The program in Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies at Rhodes University to promote and advance scholarship in African languages.
Literary Studies in English
Literary Studies in English is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.
Geology
The aim of the Geology program of Rhodes University is to help students develop appropriate mathematical tools necessary to represent and interpret information quantitatively. It also aims to develop certain skills and meaningful ways of thinking, reasoning and arguing with quantitative ideas in order to solve problems in any given context.
Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology program at Rhodes University is a professional training programme that provides the foundation that will lead to registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
History
History is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.
Information Systems
The Information Systems program of Rhodes University is offered through the Faculty of Commerce and is currently by thesis submission only.
Political and International Studies
Political and International Studies is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics
If you are interested in pursuing the Human Kinetics and Ergonomics program of Rhodes University, you should contact the academic staff member with whom you would like to study, since we offer these qualifications by thesis only.
Modern Fiction
Modern Fiction is the study of ancient cultures; their art, literature, thought and history. The focus of Classics is the ancient Mediterranean – Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East – but our courses also include modules on ancient Africa, India and China. The Classics program of Rhodes University is designed to stimulate, inform, and encourage reflection.