The pre-requisite criteria for admission to the programme are:

• MA, MFA or MPhil African Art and Culture degree or any Art discipline from a recognised university;
• Evidence of research scholarship: Thesis, Project Report, Journal or other acceptable publication;
• Submission of comprehensive Research Proposal on an appropriate topic in Art; and
• A good pass (70% or above) at an entrance examination and/or interview to be determined by the Departmental Board.