my Choice @ Unisa 2012 master's and doctoral qualifications

This brochure is for all prospective master’s and doctoral students who are considering 

my Choice @ Unisa 2012 1 

Unisa as their university of choice for postgraduate study in 2012. 

Please note that applications must be made online at www.unisa.ac.za unless otherwise stated.

Table of contents 

06 – 17 

1 Choose Unisa 

The colleges 

College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 

College of Economic and Management Sciences 

College of Education 

College of Human Sciences 

College of Law 

College of Science, Engineering and Technology 

Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership 

Unisa School of Graduate Studies 

Unisa Library 

18 – 27 

2 Make the right choice 

Readiness for postgraduate study questionnaire 

Important things to consider before you apply: 

The foundation of master’s and doctoral studies 

Admission requirements 

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) 

Documentation that must accompany your application 

Difference between research and coursework master’s degree 

Time required for processing an application 

Degrees by selection 

Qualifications offered 

Once you have been accepted 

The role of the supervisor 

The Research Proposal Module 

Funding your studies 

MBA, MBL and DBL qualifications 

28 – 67 

3 Choose a qualification 

Qualification tables including admission requirements 

68 – 69 

4 Apply 

A summary of the application process 

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70 – 73 

5 Registration 

The research proposal 

The information contained in this brochure was accurate at the time of publication (31 July 2011). 

For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za or to the Unisa mobi site http://mobi.unisa.ac.za.

Contact details 

Website: www.unisa.ac.za 

Mobi: http://mobi.unisa.ac.za 

E-mail: study-info@unisa.ac.za 

Application dates for the 2012 academic year 

All master’s and doctoral students, with or without a Unisa student number, 

must apply online (unless otherwise stated) to study through Unisa in 2012 

during one of the three application periods. 

You are advised to apply as early as possible, as this will influence how much 

time remains to complete the Research Proposal Module. 

1 August 2011 to 

15 September 2011 

16 January 2012 to 

10 February 2012 

12 March 2012 to 

26 April 2012 

Application requirements – documents and fees 

Note that your application must be accompanied by the following: 

• Certified supporting documents, scanned and available to upload: 

- ID document (South African citizens) or passport (international students) 

- Marriage/divorce documents (if applicable) 

- Complete and incomplete academic records (including the scoring legend) 

- Any other additional documents indicated on the admission requirements 

- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans 

- International students – proof of meeting English language requirement 

• Application fee 

- R100,00 (only applicable if you do not have a Unisa student number for formal studies) 

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Thank you for considering Unisa 

Dear prospective master’s and doctoral students 

I am delighted that you are considering Unisa as your university of choice for postgraduate study in 2012. Unisa has 

a proud history in South Africa, going as far back as 1873, and for nearly 140 years we’ve been helping students 

achieve their qualifications through correspondence teaching - and now, open distance learning. 

We are cognisant of the challenges - but also the rewards - of pursuing your studies independently. The university, 

therefore, makes every reasonable attempt to support you throughout this process. As a university and community 

of academics, we have empathy for your postgraduate journey and have created a framework to support you in 

your studies - your success is, after all, our success. Our academic staff members are appointed because of their 

competence, expertise, quality and integrity in their respective fields and disciplines, and because they have the 

stated desire to share this knowledge. We have more than 80 NRF-rated researchers among whom are eight 

internationally acclaimed, leading researchers. 

Completing your master’s or doctoral studies will require commitment and dedication; there may even be some 

tears and frustration. However, I believe that the final outcome is an unparalleled joy and achievement, both 

personally and for the world to see. I wish you every success with your studies and look forward to seeing you at 

the graduation ceremony when I will be able to warmly welcome you to the Unisa family of postgraduate achievers. 

Sincere regards and the best of luck. 

Prof Mandla S Makhanya 

Principal and Vice-Chancellor 

Unisa 

July 2011 

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A summary of Unisa’s 

application process 

1 Choose your qualification 

What must I do? 

2 Check the admission requirements 

Use the information on 

pages 19 to 27 to confirm your 

decision to begin your master’s or 

doctoral postgraduate studies. 

Check the tables on pages 30 to 67 

to ensure that Unisa offers the 

qualification of your choice. 

Please check the admission 

requirements carefully to ensure 

that you meet the minimum 

admission criteria for the 


3 Complete the 

application form online, 

submitting all necessary 

documents and paying 

the application 

fee online* 

*the application fee is not applicable 

if you have an existing Unisa 

student number for formal studies 

OR 

Contact the department 

for qualifications with 

selection processes* 

*(this information is 

available on the website; 

also refer to page 26) 

In order for your application to 

be considered, please ensure that 

all the relevant documentation, 

certified, is attached. In addition, 

you will need to include the 

proposed title for your research 

in your application (applicable 

to research master’s and 

doctoral degrees). 

What will Unisa do? 

4 Confirm receipt of the application via e-mail or SMS 

Application dates: 

• 1 August 2011 to 



Revert within 21 working 

days after the close of 

applications with: 

An acceptance 

OR 

A request for 

further information 

OR 

What I must do? 

Register online 

for the Research 

Proposal Module 

OR 

Respond to 

all requests 

• 16 January 2012 to 


• 12 March 2012 to 


In the case of a coursework 

master’s degree, you will register 

for the modules of your choice. 

Once you have registered, all 

the relevant study material will 

become available to you online at 

http://my.unisa.ac.za. 

A detailed list of additional 

requirements will be provided to 

you. Depending on the nature of 

the requirements you may need to 

defer your application to the next 

application period or re-apply after 

you have met the requirements. 

A declined 

application 


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Choose Unisa 

Embarking on master’s and doctoral postgraduate study is a life-changing experience, both for your career and for 

personal growth. Approached correctly it will be extremely rewarding, an intellectual adventure. It can, however, 

also be daunting and deeply disappointing, and it remains your responsibility to take advantage of the resources 

available to you as a postgraduate student at Unisa. This brochure contains useful information that will assist you 

in reaffirming Unisa as your postgraduate university of choice and ensure that you comply with the requirements 

of the application process. It also outlines some of the initial challenges that you may face as you embark on your 

master’s or doctoral studies. 

This brochure will assist you in answering some of these important questions: 

• Why is Unisa a good option for postgraduate study? 

• Does Unisa offer postgraduate study in my chosen area of specialisation? 

• What are the key steps in the application process? 

• What are my qualification options and do I fulfil the admission criteria for my chosen qualification? 

The most important question, however, is one that this brochure cannot answer: Are you 

ready for the personal challenge of postgraduate study? It is a decision not to be taken lightly. 

It will demand commitment, academic maturity, discipline, but most of all a true desire to 

acquire knowledge and to stretch the parameters of your mind. 


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Unisa – a pillar of the academic community 

Unisa is a university with a proud history; a story that began in South Africa but one that has now reached the 

greater African continent and the world, thanks to the continued dedication and aspirations of our academic staff. 

As a university, our reputation and academic ethos are a direct reflection of our people. People that are so 

passionate about their fields of interest and supportive of learning in others that it seems to diminish their vocation 

by calling them “staff” or “lecturers”. 

Rather a philosophy of mentorship exists, particularly with our master’s and doctoral students. When you are 

accepted to Unisa for master’s or doctoral studies, you are welcomed into our academic community – with a wealth 

of knowledge, guidance and support to assist you in achieving success. 

Our master’s and doctoral students, along with our academic community, are the lifeblood of this university. Our 

focused approach, with several research initiatives in place, ensures that we consistently produce world-class research, in 

many instances with strong local and African relevance. In addition, our number of NRF-rated researchers is increasing 

exponentially year on year and we have shown a steady increase in research outputs over the last seven years. 

In the section that follows we introduce you to our colleges and their fields of expertise, the Unisa 

Graduate School of Business Leadership and the Unisa School of Graduate Studies. We also provide 

a brief overview of the Unisa Library facilities and their benefits for master’s and doctoral students. 

Contents to this section 

Page number 

College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 9 

College of Economic and Management Sciences 10 

College of Education 11 

College of Human Sciences 12 

College of Law 13 

College of Science, Engineering and Technology 14 

Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership 15 

Unisa School of Graduate Studies 16 

Unisa Library 17 

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The colleges 

Each one of our colleges and departments at Unisa has specific focus areas for master’s and doctoral students. It is 

important that prospective students ensure that their areas of interest and proposed research topics align with the 

expertise that is available within these departments. We have therefore included a brief summary of the colleges to 

guide your decision-making process. 

You are advised to visit the college websites for more information. 


The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences comprises two schools: the School of Agriculture and Life 

Sciences, and the School of Environmental Sciences. Within these two schools are four academic departments offering 

master’s and doctoral degrees in more than seven disciplines, ranging from Consumer Sciences to Geography. 

Students are welcome in all areas of these disciplines, and master’s and doctoral students enjoy further interaction 

with our research units and focus areas. These include Biotechnology for Health and the Environment, Responsible 

Consumerism, Agribusiness, Science for Rural Development and ABEERU (Applied Behavioural Ecology & 

Ecosystem Research) which provides great advantage to our students as these are transdisciplinary units with 

significant international participation and interest. These units were created to conduct basic and applied research to 

solve industry-related problems. 

This integrated approach has clear academic and practical value, and is in line with Unisa’s education philosophy and 

of the approach followed by the National Research Foundation of establishing and supporting research focus areas 

involving transdisciplinary research teams. 

We pride ourselves on both the number and quality of our postgraduate students and provide many opportunities 

for practical application, such as 

• close working relationships with government and industry 

• partnerships with national bodies like parks boards, research councils and municipalities, as well as 

international universities like the University of Lancashire and Liverpool in the UK who work closely with CAES 

researchers, creating an opportunity for students to do joint research locally and internationally 


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The College of Economic and Management Sciences comprises three schools: the School of Accounting Sciences, 

the School of Economic Sciences and the School of Management Sciences, as well as the Institute for Corporate 

Citizenship and the Bureau of Market Research. Both the institute and the bureau are renowned research 

establishments and contribute meaningfully to industry and education. 

Within these 3 schools are 13 academic departments offering master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 19 

disciplines, ranging from Taxation to Economics, Human Resource Management, and Industrial and Organisational 

Psychology. Throughout the college research is continually undertaken in association with business to ensure that the 

relevance of all course material is maintained. 

By registering for a master’s or doctoral degree in this college you will enjoy the support of either an NRF-rated or 

experienced supervisor. You will also have the opportunity to conduct focused and meaningful research in one or 

more exciting fields, enabling you to make a difference to your community and the business industry. 

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The newly established College of Education, which previously operated as the School of Education within the 

College of Human Sciences, is proud to have been mandated by Council and the university’s management to play 

a pivotal role in assisting the Ministry of Basic Education in the education and training of qualified and professional 

teachers from the Foundation to the Further Education and Training levels in this country. Our ultimate goal is 

not only to play a critical role in improving the quality of teaching and learning in our schools and classrooms – 

particularly in the fields of science, mathematics, early childhood education, special needs education, educational 

management, technology and languages education – but also to be engaged in transdisciplinary research that 

helps us gain deeper insights into curriculum and instruction, student learning, assessment, teacher learning and 

educational reform in general. As a postgraduate student within this college you will have the opportunity to 

participate in groundbreaking and life-changing research initiatives, both for South Africa and the African continent, 

supported by a team of committed and passionate lecturers who are not only organic intellectuals but some of the 

best NRF-rated education researchers in the country. 

The College of Education focuses on research into specialised areas of education, which include the following: 

• Adult Basic Education and Training 

• Comparative Education 

• Didactics 

• Early Childhood Education and Development 

• Education Management 

• History of Education 

• Inclusive Education 

• Philosophy and Psychology of Education 

• Socio-education 

• Adult Education 

• Curriculum Studies 

• Environmental Education 

• Guidance and Counselling 

• Mathematical and Natural Science Education 

• Technology Education 

As a college that is committed to the study, research and teaching of education as a discipline, an Institute of Higher 

Education Research is also being established to focus on the study of policy and practice issues in higher education 

and training. In addition, continuing and professional teacher education will be handled by the newly established 

Centre for Continuing, Professional Training and Development by utilising an inquiry model to CPTD that focuses 

on the teacher as a researcher in enhancing their pedagogical content and subject matter knowledge in particular. 

The college currently comprises four departments and one school. As of 1 January 2012, plans are underway to 

establish a second school and six more departments. These departments are supported by a fully-fledged Teaching 

Practice Department which will soon be expanded to assist foreign students, an office of Tuition and Learner 

Support and an Office of Graduate Studies to support our master’s and doctoral postgraduate students. To fulfil our 

mandate of being an engaged university, the college is re-establishing the Unisa Centre of Early Childhood Education 

into a state-of-the-art multifunctional unit that will be used for teaching and research, as well as assisting children 

from the neighbourhood. 

Ours is a continuous quest for a new democratic vision of learning, teaching, and school and classroom management 

that results in effective and transformative education for our children – today and tomorrow as we remove barriers 

to learning. 


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The College of Human Sciences comprises two schools: the School of Arts and the School of Social Sciences and 

Theology, as well as two research institutes – the Institute for Social and Health Sciences and the Research Institute 

for Theology and Religion. In addition the college also hosts the Institute of Gender Studies, the Unisa Art Gallery 

and the Museum for Anthropology and Archaeology. 

Within these 2 schools are 22 academic departments offering master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 32 

disciplines, ranging from languages to humanities, social sciences and theology. The School of Arts hosts more than 

20 languages from Arabic to Zulu and includes disciplines such as Information and Communication Sciences, Visual 

and Musical Arts, Linguistics and Theory of Literature, Anthropology and Archaeology 

The School of Social Sciences and Theology invites exploration into fields such as history, development studies, 

politics and philosophy. Five departments focus on various aspects of theology covering disciplines as diverse as 

Old and New Testament, Missiology, Church History, Systematic and Practical Theology and Ancient Near Eastern 

Studies. Alternatively you may find an academic home in one of the professional areas of study such as psychology, 

social work or health studies. 

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We pride ourselves on both the number and the quality of our postgraduate students and are investing resources 

in postgraduate students in a number of ways, such as 

a dedicated Office for Graduate Studies to provide support to master’s and 

doctoral students and their supervisors 

hosting workshops in the regions on research proposal writing, statistical support and 

other relevant subject matter 

appointing online mentors for master’s and doctoral students who would like another 

perspective on their research journey 

By registering for a master’s or doctoral degree in this college you will enjoy the support of either an NRF-rated or 

experienced supervisor. You will also have the opportunity to conduct focused and meaningful research in one or 

more exciting fields, enabling you to make a difference to your community. And soon you too will join the ranks of the 

174 master’s and 105 doctoral students who were awarded their degrees in one of the Human Sciences during 2010. 

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The College of Law comprises two schools: the School of Law and the School of Criminal Justice. Within these 

two schools are eight academic departments offering master’s and doctoral degrees in various disciplines in law 

and criminal justice. 

The purpose of our master’s and doctoral qualifications is to equip graduates with knowledge, specific skills and applied 

competence to ensure that they will have opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth and gainful economic 

activity, and will be able to make valuable contributions to society. 

We are investing resources in postgraduate students in a number of ways, such as 

• a dedicated office for Graduate Studies to provide support to master’s and doctoral students and their supervisors 

• hosting workshops in the regions on research proposal writing and relevant subject matter 


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The College of Science, Engineering and Technology comprises 3 schools: the School of Science, the School of 

Engineering and the School of Computing. 

Within these 3 schools are 8 academic departments offering master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 11 disciplines, 

ranging from Chemistry and Mathematical Science to Civil and Industrial Engineering and Computing. A complement of 

more than 20 NRF-rated researchers within this college ensures that master’s and doctoral students receive support of 

the highest quality throughout their studies. 

In addition, the college places a significant focus on research, particularly multidisciplinary research clearly aligned to 

the research goals and strategies of Unisa. The 6 flagship projects are: 

Flagship 1: 

Flagship 2: 

Flagship 3: 

Flagship 4: 

Flagship 5: 

Flagship 6: 

Creating enabling open distance learning and teaching environments for 

disciplines in Science, Engineering and Technology 

Topology 

Ecotoxicology Research 

Fuel Cell & Nanotechnology 

Water Research 

Human Computer Interaction (HCI@UNISA) 

By registering for a master’s or doctoral degree in this college you will enjoy interaction with fellow postgraduate 

students, exposure to the flagship projects and a wealth of knowledge and research from the NRF-rated researchers 

within the college. 

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Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership 

The Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) is an autonomous academic department within the College of 

Economic and Management Sciences at Unisa. 

In 1965, following the advice and active support of senior South African business leaders, Unisa decided to introduce 

a Master of Business Leadership (MBL). The success of this programme, coupled with the unique characteristics 

associated with a multidisciplinary degree led, in 1969, to the establishment of the SBL as an autonomous body within 

the university. As its name and that of its flagship programme (the MBL) indicate, the emphasis from the start has been 

on leadership development as opposed to administration. 

Regarded as one of the top three business schools in South Africa, the SBL has produced more than a third of all the 

MBL/MBA degrees awarded by South African universities since its inception. 

Driven by a philosophy of innovation, social responsibility, ethical engagement and global connectedness, the success 

of the SBL’s approach is demonstrated daily by achievements of the people and organisations who have participated in 

their programmes. More than 150 of the MBL graduates appear in the Who’s Who of Southern Africa, and many SBL 

alumni hold senior positions in world-class companies. 


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Unisa School of Graduate Studies 

The Unisa School of Graduate Studies is already significantly advanced in achieving its goals of providing a central 

hub for master’s and doctoral support, actively promoting and facilitating transdisciplinary research and creating a 

centre for academic excellence, debate and creative thinking. It includes three research institutes and a Department 

of Science and Technology endowed chair which focus on various interdisciplinary fields: 

• Institute of African Renaissance Studies 

• Institute of Open and Distance Learning 

• Institute of Science and Technology Education 

• South African Research Chair in Development Education 

In addition, the staff have research expertise in the following specialisations: 

• Genocide studies 

• Semantic computing and natural language processing 

• Intergroup conflict, tolerance and emotions 

• Heritage and archive 

• South African political and historical studies 

• Theoretical discourses around inter/transdisciplinarity 

• Research in higher education 

• Indigenous/endogenous knowledges 

Most important for the Unisa School of Graduate Studies is the creation of a research community, whose primary 

purpose is to nurture master’s and doctoral researchers within a supportive academic environment. 

Benefits for master’s and doctoral students include: 

• Commitment to excellence in advanced research methodology, research tools, resources and 

technologies, and supervision 

• A unique focus on national and international basic and applied inter/transdisciplinary research programmes 

• Dedication to community engagement and the creation of vibrant virtual communities of best practice 

in all our activities 

• Ambition to introduce a state-of-the-art virtual research platform using sophisticated technologies 

• Diverse and expert dedicated academic and administrative staff 

Please contact us directly for any enquiries pertaining to the above benefits at courtam@unisa.ac.za. 

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Unisa Library 

A crucial component of successfully completing your master’s or doctoral degree is access to sufficient and relevant 

literature sources. As a master’s and doctoral student at Unisa, you not only have access to the largest academic 

library in Africa, with over 2 million items, but also the services of a dedicated personal librarian, who is available to 

assist with training in the use of subject databases and in locating relevant material for your research. 

As a registered master’s and doctoral student you also have access to the following: 

• the reference collection housed within the library 

• 4 000 current periodical titles housed within the library 

• more than 66 500 full-text electronic journals 

• more than 30 000 e-books 

• 443 subject databases 

• the special and archival collections of unique and in some cases rare book collections 

• loans of up to 16 books and eight audiovisual items 

• an interlibrary loan service 

• e-newspapers, e-theses and dissertations, and e-reference sources 


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Make the right choice 

How ready am I for my master’s and doctoral postgraduate studies at Unisa? 

You are a successful student. You have completed the necessary undergraduate or honours degree to qualify for 

postgraduate study. Can you remember what it was like and what you wish you had known before you started? 

The aim of this section is to stimulate your thinking about, and planning for, further studies. 

How does your postgraduate choice influence your career development? 

It is an opportunity to re-examine your career vision and consider what needs changing. We suggest that you look 

at this from three points of view: personal development needs, knowledge of the field and career prospects. While 

these three points are interlinked, they may have different emphases according to your circumstances. If these three 

points are in balance, you increase your chances of completing your studies successfully and reconnecting more 

purposefully with your career path. 

Integrating personal and career needs 

At this point, your postgraduate studies may be motivated by a balance between experience and academic 

sophistication. From a professional and personal point of view, you may see it as a sense of completion or as a way 

of enhancing your career. Or it might provide “entertainment value”, that is, a useful way of occupying your time or 

your contribution to humanity. The degree is not about career mobility as such, but rather about life enhancement. 

Are your expectations of postgraduate studies in balance with your current career needs, as well as the changes 

you anticipate for the future? How much information have you gathered in order to assess the possible value of 

the “future” of your studies? Were you able to do some job shadowing? If not, we recommend that you conduct at 

least an informational interview to refine your career ideas. 

Demands of postgraduate study 

Would you enjoy training in research where, on the one hand, you have to be skilful with the 

practical elements (research, analysis, writing and presentation) and, on the other hand, be 

masterful in the theory and methodology of a knowledge domain? 

Postgraduate study demands time, energy and commitment. How well are you able to tolerate 

frustration when faced with negative feedback, for example? 

This section on motivation and goals indicates how deeply you have thought about the possible 

impact of your postgraduate studies on your life. The more clearly defined your goals are, the 

better your chances of completing your studies. Internal sense of control refers to how well you 

focus your will, your heart and your mind on the task at hand. You take responsibility for your 

actions, and you manage your stress and your relationships. 


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Deepening of academic skills 

Postgraduate study requires a deepening of your academic skills in order to make a contribution to knowledge creation. 

Knowledge creation is the apex of postgraduate achievement. The workload at postgraduate level demands that you 

do more work on your own (reading, making notes and reflecting) when compared to undergraduate level. You set the 

timeline for the study goals you wish to achieve. The sections on time management, study responsibility and academic 

preparedness provide guidelines, but how well you progress with your postgraduate studies depends on your ability to 

assimilate information generated by these questions. 

Journey of discovery 

The biggest challenge that confronts you at this point is to extend your thinking and capacity to find and integrate 

information. In order to find an appropriate topic, your ability to use advanced search functions on the computer and 

extensive use of the library is very important. How quickly can you become more skilful? Finally, postgraduate studies 

have equal amounts of sorrow and joy. Nobody can teach you how to find the balance; it is a journey of discovery. 

Factors that contribute to success 

According to Dominguez (2006: 22-23) there are internal factors that you should consider developing before 

you start and, external factors that the institution should have in place: 

Internal 

Planning abilities 

• Map goals and objectives of thesis/dissertation project 

• Link tasks to specific due dates 

• Adjust your plans as the project unfolds 

• Refine your writing strategies as you progress 

Personal characteristics 

• A positive orientation to life 

• Hard working and focussed on the project 

• Flexible, disciplined, confident and resilient 

Communication skills 

• Reflect on the feedback provided 

• Express ideas 

• Convey concerns 

• Communicate proactively, do not sit back and 

wait to be told 

External 

Support from the supervisor 

• Someone who understands your academic and 

individual skills 

• Someone who guides you through your rewrites 

in a way that inspires you 

• Someone who is focussed on your success and 

from whom you welcome feedback 

Family support 

• Provide relief and support as you progress with 

your thesis/dissertation 

Institutional support 

• Provide training workshops that develop and 

promote interpersonal and goal setting skills and 

encourage resiliency skills 

• The institution is committed to the postgraduate 

students and have a number of strategies in place 

that push them to completion 

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What can you do to meet the challenges? 

We suggest that you work through this check list to gauge how ready you are for postgraduate study. Please note 

that the following points provide a framework of the necessary skills. There are no right or wrong answers, so be as 

honest as you can. Use this check list and simply indicate “Yes” or “No” to each of the statements below. Then use the 

feedback to decide which adjustments you should make to be an effective student. We trust that this framework will 

help you to succeed and graduate. 

Postgraduate career choice and motivation 

I expect to succeed with my postgraduate studies because: 

1 There is a match among my personal development needs, knowledge of the 

field and my career prospects 

2 I have a personal need to engage with knowledge creation 

3 I want to fill the gaps in my knowledge of the field 

4 I could earn a higher salary (I have checked that this is true) 

5 I expect greater job security (I have checked that this is true) 

6 I could access flexible work options (I have checked that this is true) 

7 I could access employee benefits (I have checked that this is true) 

8 I could be involved with social responsibility programmes (I have checked that this is true) 

9 It could increase my abilities to work in Africa (I have checked that this is true) 

10 It could increase my abilities to work internationally (I have checked that this is true) 

11 I could influence the ethical behaviour of organisations in greater depth 

(I have checked that this is true) 

Yes 

No 

Motivation and goals 

I expect to succeed with my postgraduate studies because: 

12 It fits with my interests, abilities, values and goals 

13 When I set my sights on an end result I usually achieve it, therefore I am goal-directed 

14 My goals are clear, therefore I am self-motivated 

15 I know what I need to do in order to reach my goals, therefore I am a self-starter 

16 I expect to succeed with my postgraduate studies as it will further improve my ability to 

grasp complex information or to see problems from a different perspectives 

17 I expect to succeed with my postgraduate studies as there is a match between my studies 

and the motivation and goals of the organisation that I work for 

18 I like to get things done today and not to put them off for tomorrow, 

therefore I do not procrastinate 

Yes 

No 


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Internal sense of control Yes No 

19 I have made arrangements so that my studies are my priority until I graduate 

20 I see myself as a hard worker who is willing to make personal sacrifices to 

complete my thesis/dissertation 

21 I start and finish tasks on time, therefore I am self-disciplined 

22 I prefer to sort out difficulties on my own, therefore I am able to work independently 

23 I make a plan to cope with problems, therefore I do not give up easily 

24 I know how to manage my stress levels 

25 I am willing to master new and difficult ideas in order to be capable 

of doing postgraduate level work 

Time management and study responsibility Yes No 

26 In order to be successful with my postgraduate studies, I acknowledge the value of 

working systematically (do things step-by-step, therefore I am an organised person) 

27 I put aside enough study time and I know how to use this time effectively 

28 I have a strong support person in my immediate circle of family and friends 

29 I find study help when I need it, therefore I consider myself a responsible student 

30 I am willing to participate in programmes that prepare me for 

postgraduate university studies 

31 I am aware of the financial costs that accompany postgraduate studies 

Academic preparedness Yes No 

32 I am confident of my ability to meet the thesis/dissertation requirements at 

postgraduate level 

33 I am confident of my ability to read effectively at postgraduate level 

(sorting important from less important sources) 

34 I am confident of my ability to make notes at postgraduate level 

(experiment with different styles) 

35 I am confident of my ability to write at postgraduate level 

(write 1-2 pages every day, proof read and then rewrite) 

36 I am confident of my ability to develop deeper insight into my subject matter at 

postgraduate level (reflect on my learning as I progress) 

Topic selection Yes No 

37 I have considered the possible impact of race, gender, culture and community-centredness 

on my topic 

38 I am able to accommodate feedback from supervisors 

39 I have read widely in the field and have an idea of a possible topic 

40 I am sure that it is feasible to sustain my interest in the possible topic 

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Computer and information management skills 

41 I am confident that my computer skills are adequate for my studies at postgraduate level 

42 I know how to use the advanced search functions on the internet to search for 

specific information 

43 I know how to use a library to search for specific information 

Yes 

No 

What now? 

Count the statements to which you answered “Yes”: 

35-43 statements: Postgraduate study will suit you - if you do experience problems later in your studies, 

feel free to make use of the support services that Unisa offers. 

24-34 statements: We suggest that you familiarise yourself with the support services that Unisa offers 

as soon as you register. 

12-23 statements: We recommend that you make use of the support services that Unisa offers. 

0-11 statements: We strongly recommend that you make use of the support services that Unisa offers. 

We want to help you find an appropriate plan of study for your degree. If you would like more help deciding 

whether postgraduate study is the appropriate career development decision for you at this moment, please make 

an appointment with a counsellor at the Directorate for Counselling, Career and Academic Development. 

Adapted from: 

Dominguez, R. (2006). “Completing the dissertation: it’s not only about academics”. 

College Teaching Methods & Styles Journal. Second Quarter, 2(2). 

Eubanks, D. (2009). Noncognitives as indicators of success. 

Available: http://www.highered.blogspot.com/2009/06/noncognitives-as-indicators-of-success 

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Important things to consider before you apply 

While the process for applying is relatively simple, there are many factors that can affect your application and chances 

of acceptance. Please use this information in conjunction with the summary of the application process on page 69 to 

ensure that you embark on this process with all the information at hand. 

The foundation of master’s and doctoral studies 

The core requirement of a master’s degree is to demonstrate the capability for independent research. 

The core requirement of a doctoral degree is that the research must be original and must contribute to the 

body of knowledge. 

Admission requirements 

Each master’s and doctoral degree has specific minimum admission requirements. Please check the detailed 

admission tables to ensure that you comply with all the requirements. Please note that all applications are assessed 

on an individual basis and compliance with minimum admission criteria does not mean an automatic acceptance into 

your qualification of choice. 

In addition, Research Methodology must have been completed at postgraduate level (NQF 8 or equivalent). Should 

you not meet this requirement you will need to complete this module for non-degree purposes before applying for 

your master’s or doctoral degree. 

An alternative pathway for students who do not meet the 60% requirement (where applicable) for admission to 

either master’s or doctoral level is provided below. 

Submission of a portfolio consisting of the following: 

• a motivation, in no more than three pages, providing reasons for wishing to be admitted 

• a CV highlighting experience relevant to the field of interest 

• evidence of engagement with research which could include one or more of the following: 

- a written report of a scholarly nature - a literature survey 

- a paper presented at a conference - a published article 

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) 

If you are interested in RPL, please send an e-mail to rpl@unisa.ac.za. 

Documentation that must accompany your application 

• The following certified, supporting documents must be uploaded in scanned format together 

with your application form: 

- ID document (South African citizens) or passport (international students) 

- Marriage/divorce documents (if applicable) 

- Complete and incomplete academic records (including the scoring legend) 

- Any other additional documents indicated on the admission requirements 

- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans 

• International students – proof of meeting English language requirements 

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Extract from the “Procedures for Studies for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees” on the English language 

requirement for international students: 

2.1 Applications from international students follow a similar route to that of local students 

but care must be taken with the English language requirements. International students should 

show that they have taken the TOEFL (http://www.ets.org) or IELTS (http://www.ielts.org) 

international language test or equivalent. 1 If further language assistance is deemed 

necessary students may be required to register for a language module. 

1 

All non-native English-speaking applicants (other than those who have been educated in the medium of English 

language during their two most recent years of study) must satisfy one of the following requirements: 

IELTS: overall score of 6.5 (with at least 6.5 in each of the four components); TOEFL (paper-based): overall score 

of 600, with a Test of Written English score of 5.5; TOEFL (computer-based): overall score of 250, with Test of 

Written English score of 5.5; TOEFL (internet-based): overall score of 100; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced 

English (CAE): grade A; Cambridge Certificate for Proficiency in English (CPE): grade B; English Language GCSE, 

IGCSE or O-level: grade B; International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL): score of 5 in English; European 

Baccalaureate: score of 70% in English. 

Difference between research and coursework master’s degree 

The majority of master’s qualifications are full research degrees, with a full dissertation. In some instances a 

coursework option exists, with a combination of modules and a smaller research component (eg dissertation 

of limited scope or short dissertation) for your master’s degree. These coursework options are indicated in the 

qualification tables. Please note that if you select the coursework master’s option you will be required to register for, 

and officially pass, two modules before you will be eligible to register for the Research Proposal Module, 

unless otherwise stated. 

Time required for processing an application 

The time required to process a complete application can vary and for that reason we suggest that you apply as soon 

as applications open on 1 August 2011. Factors to be aware of: 

• Qualifications with a selection process usually have an earlier application date. Please go to page 26 of this 

brochure for the application dates and contact people. 

• Certain international degrees will need to be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate. It is the 

student’s responsibility to contact, and manage this process, through SAQA. Please note that this can be time 

consuming and could delay your application by as much as one year. Once SAQA verification has been received 

please resubmit your application to Unisa with the necessary SAQA evaluation certificate. In some instances 

these applications will be referred to the relevant academic department for review. 

Contact the Directorate: Student Admissions and Registrations, Postgraduate Qualifications 

master’s and doctoral section on mandd@unisa.ac.za if you have not received feedback from 

the university within 21 working days after the closing date of applications. 


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Degrees by selection 

The following qualifications have a selection process and applications must be made directly with the relevant 

academic department (unless otherwise stated) before the closing date noted below. 

Degree 

Closing date 

for the following academic year 

Contact Person 

email address 

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology 30 June Mrs MD Lekgoathi lekgomd@unisa.ac.za 

Master of Arts 

(Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS) 

Master’s degrees in Psychology 

Research Consultation 

Master’s degrees in 

Industrial Psychology 

(dissertation of limited scope) 

Master of Education in 

Education Management 

(dissertation of limited scope) 

Master of Education Guidance 

and Counselling 

Doctoral degrees in 

Consulting Psychology 

30 September Mr HJL Roets roetshjl@unisa.ac.za or 

012 429 6975 

31 July Mrs CH Barrish 

Ms TN Thwala 

barrich@unisa.ac.za 

or 012 429 8251 

thwaltn@unisa.ac.za 

or 012 429 8088 

1 September Ms MM Mahlangu mahlamm1@unisa.ac.za 

or 012 429 8003 

15 October 

apply online from 

1 August 2011 to 


Prof AE Van Zyl vzylae@unisa.ac.za 

27 August Prof HE Roets roetshe@unisa.ac.za 

012 429 4588 

15 November Ms MM Mahlangu mahlamm1@unisa.ac.za 

or 012 429 8003 

Please note that some of these degrees are full-time practical degrees and are run from the 

Unisa Muckleneuk campus. Information on the criteria for selection, application forms and 

details with regard to practicals are available from the above contact people. 

Qualifications offered 

Please check the qualifications carefully and ensure that your chosen qualification is offered by Unisa. All qualifications 

offered are listed in the drop-down box in the online application form. 

Once you have been accepted 

You will be notified in writing and, once you have registered for the Research Proposal Module, you will be assigned 

a contact person within the relevant department. 

Once you have contacted the department you will either be referred to the appropriate subject expert within the 

department or the contact person will guide you through the Research Proposal Module until your topic is finalised. 

It is important to note that the more robust your initial concepts for your topic, the easier it will be to assign an 

appropriate supervisor to you early on in the process. 

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The role of the supervisor 

Your supervisor is integral to your studies and will assist you in planning your academic year, ensuring that you are 

aware of all critical milestones and detailing both your and their responsibilities during the course of your studies. 

Both you and your supervisor will sign a Code of Conduct that governs the conditions of your relationship. 

The support and guidance of your supervisor will be invaluable during the course of your studies. 

The Research Proposal Module 

This is the foundation of your master’s or doctoral studies. It is incredibly important to have already considered 

the direction that you wish your research to take. We suggest that before you apply you should have conceptualised 

a viable topic; one that can be researched further and that has a body of existing literature and research (between 

15 and 20 sources) to support it. Your supervisor will then guide you through the process for completing and 

submitting your research proposal. 

Please be aware that there are strict closing dates for submission and acceptance of this module in the academic 

year, as well as ethical clearances that must be obtained prior to proceeding with the research. 

Funding your studies 

• The Research Proposal Module carries a fee of approximately R3,000 

• In addition each year of study will cost approximately a further R10,000 for master’s studies and 

R12,000 for doctoral studies 

• International students (excluding Africa) – an additional foreign levy of approximately R5 000 per year 

• Please note that these fees are approximate indications only and are applicable for every study year – 

payable in full at the time of registration and re-registration 

• Bursaries 

- Limited bursaries are available for research master’s and doctoral degrees 

- A qualifying mark of 60% on honours or master’s level in the case of doctoral studies is the 

minimum requirement for application - but each application will be assessed on a case by case basis 

- The funding is limited and applications should therefore be made as soon as possible at the 

Directorate for Student Funding on dsf@unisa.ac.za 

- Funding is available for both national and international students 

- Please note that the awarding of bursaries is entirely discretionary 

- Bursaries must be re-applied for on an annual basis 

• Eduloan 

People employed in government departments may apply for assistance with study fees if they 

meet the following criteria: 

- they must be in the direct employ of the SA Government or a permanent member of the SANDF 

- they can apply for themselves, or sponsor their spouses/children under their guardianship 

- the loan instalment may not exceed 25% of their basic salary 

The financial assistance is administered by Eduloan. For more information, phone 0860 55 55 44, 

send an SMS to “edu” at 32150 or visit www.eduloan.co.za. 

MBA, MBL and DBL qualifications 

Applications for these qualifications must be made directly with the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership. 

Contact details: Email: sbl@unisa.ac.za Tel: 011 652 0000 


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Choose a qualification 

Unisa has a comprehensive range of master’s and doctoral qualifications, each housed within a specific college or 

the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership. 

Each qualification has detailed minimum admission requirements which are contained in the section that follows. 

Please ensure that you meet all the criteria before applying. In addition please take note of qualifications with a 

selection process as the application for these must be done with the relevant department before the closing date 

specified for that qualification. 

Qualifications which are not listed in this section are not available at Unisa. 


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Master’s degree 

Qualification Code Admission requirements NQF Credits 

Master of Consumer Science 98014 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate 

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Postgraduate Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with 

a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Consumer Science 

or a related field. A student who is admitted on the strength 

of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree 

with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not 

completed a module in research methodology may be required 

to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before 

he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research 

methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. 

International students must meet the English language 

requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures 

for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 

Master of Science in Agriculture 98003 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate 

180 


a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Agriculture or a 

related field. A student who is admitted on the strength of a 

Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a 

minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a 

module in research methodology may be required to complete 

such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be 

allowed to register for the module in research methodology 

of which the outcome is the research proposal. International 

students must meet the English language requirement as 

provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for 

Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 

Master of Science in Environmental 

Management 

98001 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate 

Postgraduate Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree 

with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Environmental 

Management or an equivalent degree . A student who is 

admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 

480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits 

at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research 

methodology may be required to complete such a module at 

NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 

for the module in research methodology of which the outcome 

is the research proposal. International students must meet 

the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 

2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral 

Degrees. 

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Master of Science in Environmental 

Science 



with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Environmental 

Science or a related field. A student who is admitted on the 

strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's 

Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has 

not completed a module in research methodology may be 

required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP 

before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in 

research methodology of which the outcome is the research 

proposal. International students must meet the English 

language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the 

Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 

Master of Science in Geography 98004 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate 


a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Geography or a 







of which the outcome is the research proposal. International 




180 

180 

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Master of Science in Life Sciences 98016 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate 

120 


with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in any of the Life 

Sciences e.g. Botony, Zoology, Genetics, microbiology etc. A 

student who is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate 

Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 

of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module 

in research methodology may be required to complete such a 

module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed 

to register for the module in research methodology of which 

the outcome is the research proposal. International students 

must meet the English language requirement as provided for 

in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and 

Doctoral Degrees. 

Master of Science in Nature Conservation 98022 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate 

180 


a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Nature Conservation 

or a related field. A student who is admitted on the strength 

of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree 

with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not 

completed a module in research methodology may be required 

to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before 

he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research 

methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. 




Master of Science in Ornamental 

Horticulture 

98020 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree or an appropriate 


with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 in Horticulture or a 







of which the outcome is the research proposal International 



Master's and Doctoral Degrees 

180 


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Doctoral degree 


Doctor of Literature and Philosophy in 

Environmental Management 

98007 A Master of Arts Degree in Environmental Management or 

a related field. International students must meet the English 



240 


Environmental Science 

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental 

Management 

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental 

Science 

98010 A Master of Arts Degree in Environmental Science or a related 

field. International students must meet the English language 



98006 A Masters of Science Degree in Environmental Management 

or a related field. International students must meet the English 



98009 A Master of Science Degree in Environmental Science or a 

related field. International students must meet the English 



Doctor of Philosophy in Geography 98012 An appropriate Master's Degree in Geography or a related 

field. International students must meet the English language 



240 

240 

240 

240 

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Master of Administration in Public 

Administration 



a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Public 

Administration with an average of 60%. A student who is 

admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 

credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 

and who has not completed a module in research methodology 

may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 

8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the 

module in research methodology of which the outcome is the 

research proposal. International students must meet the English 



180 

Master of Commerce in Business 

Management 



a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Business 

Management with an average of 60%. A student who is 

admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 

credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 

and who has not completed a module in research methodology 







Master of Commerce in Economics 98583 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate 


with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of 

Economics with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 

on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit 

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and 

who has not completed a module in research methodology 

may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for 

NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module 

in research methodology of which the outcome is the research 




180 

180 


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Master of Commerce in Industrial and 98580 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate 

120 

Organisational Psychology 

(Full Dissertation) 

Postgraduate Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a 

minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Industrial and 

Organisational Psychology with an average of 60%. A student who is 

admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit 

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has 

not completed a module in research methodology may be required to 

complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be 

allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the 

outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet the 

English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the 


Master of Commerce in Logistics 98584 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate 


minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Logistics with 

an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a 

Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 

of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research 

methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 

8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in 

research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. 

International students must meet the English language requirement as 

provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's 

and Doctoral Degrees. 

180 

Master of Commerce in 

Tourism Management 


Transport Economics 



a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Tourism 

Management with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the 

strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree 

with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a 

module in research methodology may be required to complete such a 

module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 

for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the 

research proposal. International students must meet the English language 

requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for 

Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 



minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Transport Economics 

with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a 









180 

180 

Master of Philosophy in 

Accounting Sciences Auditing 

98587 - 

AUE 

An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate 


minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Accounting Sciences 










180 

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Master of Philosophy in Accounting 

Sciences Financial Accounting 

98587 - 

FAC 













180 

Master of Philosophy in Accounting 

Sciences Management Accounting 

98587 - 

MAC 













180 

Master of Philosophy in 

Accounting Sciences Taxation 

Master of Business Administration 

(coursework) 

98587 - 

TAX 













97837 A student must: (1) hold a three-year recognised Bachelors degree with 

360 SAQA credits; and (2) have had at least three years appropriate work 

experience. 

180 

360 

Master of Business Leadership 

(coursework) 

0605X 

A student must: (1) hold a three-year recognised Bachelor¿s degree with 

360 SAQA credits; and (2) have had at least three years appropriate work 

experience. 

360 

Master of Commerce in Industrial and 


(coursework) (selection degree) 



minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Industrial and 

Organisational Psychology with an average of 60%. A student who is 









120 


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Quantitative Management 



with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of 

Quantitative Management with an average of 60%. A student 

who is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or 

a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits 

at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research 

methodology may be required to complete such a module at 

NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 

for the module in research methodology of which the outcome 

is the research proposal. International students must meet 



Degrees. 

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Master of Public Administration 

(coursework) 



with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Public 

Administration with an average of 60%. Proof of three years 

working experience, preferable in the Public Sector must be 

submitted when applying. A student who is admitted on the 

strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's 

Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has 

not completed a module in research methodology may be 

required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP 

before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in 

research methodology of which the outcome is the research 




Master of Science in Operations Research 98597 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate 


minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in the field of Operations 

Research with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 

on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit 

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and 

who has not completed a module in research methodology 







180 

120 

Magister Technologiae 


Magister Technologiae: 

Business Administration 

(coursework) 

MTBAD BTech Business Administration or a four year business related 

qualification with three years working experience. Proof must 

be submitted when applying. 

240 

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Doctor of Administration in 

Business Management 

98654 A Master of Administration Degree in Business Management. 




240 



(Full Thesis) (selection degree) 

98990 A Master of Administration degree in Psychology or Industrial 

and Organisational Psychology. Only students who are 

registered Psychologists with consulting experience in an 

organisation may apply. International students must meet the 

English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 

2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master’s and Doctoral 

Degrees. 

Doctor of Accounting Science 98591 A MCompt Degree. International students must meet the 



Degrees. 


Public Administration 

98700 A Master of Administration degree in Public Administration. 




Doctor of Administration in Economics 98901 A Master of Administration degree in Economics. International 





Industrial and Organisational Psychology 



98904 A Master of Administration degree in Industrial and 

Organisational Psychology. International students must meet 



Degrees. 

98650 A Master of Administration degree in Transport Economics. 




Doctor of Business Leadership 08052 A three-year Bachelors degree with 360 SAQA credits and an 

MBL or MBA, or equivalent degree from an approved tertiary 

institution with an average of 60% for the Masters degree. 

Relevant working experience will be an added advantage, must 

submit a personal letter providing reasons for wishing to enroll 

for the DBL, could be requested by the Graduate School of 

Business Leadership (SBL) to pass one or more departmental 

examinations or to complete additional MBL or MBA modules 

if deemed necessary, will be selected based on his/her 

academic performance, must submit a proposal on the topic 

he/she intends to research. Admission will be granted based on 

the outcome of the evaluation of the proposal. 

Doctor of Commerce in 

Business Management 

Doctor of Commerce in Consulting 

Psychology (Full Thesis) 

(selection degree) 

98592 A Masters Degree in Business Management. International 




98991 A Master of Commerce degree in Psychology or Industrial and 

Organisational Psychology. Only students who are registered 

Psychologists with consulting experience in an organisation may 

apply. International students must meet the English language 


for Studies for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees. 

Doctor of Commerce in Economics 98593 A Masters Degree in Economics. International students must 

meet the English language requirement as provided for in 

paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and 


Doctor of Commerce in Industrial and 


98595 A Masters Degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology. 




240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 


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Doctor of Commerce in Logistics 98596 A Masters Degree in the field of Logistics. International 





Public Administration 


Tourism Management 



98905 A Masters Degree in Public Administration. International 




98703 A Masters Degree in the field of Tourism. International students 




98704 A Masters Degree in Transport Economics. International 




240 

240 

240 

240 

Doctor of Philosophy and 

Literature in Economics 



(Full Thesis) (selection degree) 


Literature in Industrial and 


Doctor of Philosophy in Consulting 

Psychology (PhD) (Full Thesis) 


Doctor of Philosophy in Consulting 

Psychology (DPhil) (Full Thesis) 



Literature in Public Administration 

98902 A Master of Arts Degree in Economics. International students 




98992 A Master of Arts Degree in Psychology or Industrial and 






98903 A Masters Degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology. 




98993 A Master of Science degree in Psychology or Industrial and 






98994 A Master of Social Science degree in Psychology or Industrial 

and Organisational Psychology. Only students who are 

registered Psychologists with consulting experience in an 

organisation may apply. International students must meet the 


2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master’s and Doctoral 

Degrees. 

98900 A Masters Degree in Public Administration. International 




240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

Doctor of Philosophy in 

Operations Research (PhD) 

98598 A Masters Degree in the field of Operations Research/ 

Quantitative Management or an equivalent degree. 




Doctor of Public Administration 98599 A Masters of Public Administration degree. International 




240 

240 

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98417 A Bachelor of Education Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 120 

Comparative Education 

Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor of Education Degree with a minimum 

of 96 credits at NQF level 8 with an average of 60%. A student who 

is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit 








Master of Education in Didactics 98434 A Bachelor of Education Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 











120 

Master of Education in Education 

Management General 


Management New curriculum 

from 2008 


Management (coursework) 



History of Education 

98405 - GEN A Bachelor of Education Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 




Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has 






Procedures for Studies for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees. 

98405 - N08 A Bachelor of Education Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor of Education Degree with a minimum of 96 

credits at NQF level 8 with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on 

the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with 

a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in 

research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 

8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research 

methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International 

students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in 

paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 

98420 An appropriate Bachelor of Education Honours Degree, or an appropriate 

Postgraduate Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor of Education Degree with a 

minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 with an average of 60%. A student who is 

admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's 

Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a 

module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module 

at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module 

in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. 

International students must meet the English language requirement as provided 

for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral 

Degrees. 

98440 An appropriate Bachelor of Education Honours Degree, or an appropriate 

Postgraduate Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor of Education Degree 

with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 with an average of 60%. A 

student who is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or 

a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 

and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be 

required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/ 

she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of 

which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must 

meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 

of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 

120 

120 

120 

120 


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Master of Education in Inclusive 

Education (coursework) 

98444 A Bachelor of Education Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


credits at NQF level 8 in Inclusive Education with with an average of 60%. A 

student who is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 

credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not 

completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such 

a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the 

module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. 

International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for 

in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 

120 

Master of Education in Inclusive 

Education (Full Dissertation) 


Philosophy of Education 


Psychology of Education 


Socio-Education (coursework) 


Socio-Education 




credits at NQF level 8 in Inclusive Education with with an average of 60%. A 


credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not 

completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such 

a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the 

module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. 



Degrees. 

98451 An appropriate Bachelor of Education Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor of Education Degree with a minimum of 96 credits 

at NQF level 8 with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength 

of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 

credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may 

be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be 

allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the 

research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement 

as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral 

Degrees. 










Degrees. This degree does not lead to registration as an Educational Psychologist. 










Degrees. 










Degrees. 

120 

120 

120 

120 

120 

40




Master of Education with 

specialisation in Adult Education 

(coursework) 



credits at NQF level 8 with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on 

the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a 

minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research 

methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP 

before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology 

of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must 

meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the 


120 


specialisation in Curriculum 

Studies (coursework) 


specialisation in 

Environmental Education 


specialisation in Guidance 

and Counselling (coursework) 




Mathematical Education 










Degrees. 

98428 A Bachelor of Education Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma, or a 

480 credit Bachelor of Education Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in 

Environmental Education with with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the 

strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 

96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may 





Degrees. 

98439 An Honours Bachelor of Education with an average of least 60% and have passed 

the modules HBEDAAG, and HBEDOPW (new curriculum) or the modules OSV401P, 

OSV402Q, OSV403R and OSV404S (Old curriculum); and have passed Psychology III or 

Counselling Psychology III or Industrial Psychology III. 



Mathematics Education with with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the 







Degrees. 

180 

120 

120 

120 



Natural Science Education 



Natural Science Education with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the 







Degrees. 

120 


41




Doctor in Education in 

Philosophy of Education 

98426 A Master of Education degree with an average of 60%. 




240 

\ 

Doctor of Education in 

Comparative Education 

98432 A Master of Education Degree with an average of 60%. 




Doctor of Education in Curriculum Studies 98416 A Master of Education Degree with an average of 60%. 




Doctor of Education in Didactics 98435 A Master of Education Degree with an average of 60%. 





Education Management 





Doctor of Education in History of Education 98442 A Master of Education Degree with an average of 60%. 




Doctor of Education in Inclusive Education 98445 A Master of Education Degree in Inclusive Education with an 

average of 60%. International students must meet the English 




Psychology of Education 





Doctor of Education in Socio-Education 98456 A Master of Education Degree with an average of 60%. 




240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

42




Master of Arts (Social Behaviour 

Studies in HIV/AIDS) (coursework) 


98561 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at 

NQF level 8 in Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS or a related field with an 

average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate 

Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits 

at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology 

may be required to complete such a module (HMS0C80) at NQF level 8 for 

NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research 




120 

Master of Arts in 

Development Studies 

Master of Arts in Romance 

Languages (with specialisation in 

Two Romance Languages) 


Social Science in Psychology 

Master of Science in Psychology 

(Full Dissertation) (selection degree) 

Master of Arts in Social Science in 

Psychology Research Consultation 

(Full Dissertation) (selection degree) 

98412 A Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma, or a 

480 credit Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in 

Development Studies with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on 

the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with 


research methodology may be required to complete such a module (HMDVA81 

and/or HRDVA82) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to 

register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the 


requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for 




NQF level 8 in a Romance Language with an average of 60%. A student who is 



module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at 

NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in 

research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International 

students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 

2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 


Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF 

level 8 in Psychology with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the 

strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a 


methodology may be required to complete such a module (HMPYC80) at NQF 

level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research 

methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students 

must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of 

the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 

98550 - 

RCO 

98549 - 

RCO 

An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


NQF level 8 in Psychology with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 

on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree 

with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in 

research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 





A Bachelor of Social Science Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF 

level 8 in Psychology with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the 

strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a 


methodology may be required to complete such a module (HMPYC80) at NQF 

level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research 

methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students 

must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of 


120 

180 

120 

120 

120 


43




Master of Arts in Social Science in 98404 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

120 

Social Work 

Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor Degree with a minimum of 96 credits 

at NQF level 8 in Social Work with an average of 60%. Students must be 

a registered Social Worker with the SASSCP (if resident in South Africa) 

and proof of such registration must be provided with their application. 

Applicants residing outside South Africa should provide proof of any social 

work professional registration or membership in the country of residence. 

The qualification in Social work are practice-oriented. It is recommended 

that applicants for the master's degree should have a minimum of two years 

practical experience as a social worker. A student who is admitted on the 

strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with 

a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module 

in research methodology may be required to complete such a module 

(SCK410B) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 

for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research 

proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement 

as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's 


Master of Information Science 98410 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 96 credits 

at NQF level 8 in Information Science with an average of 60%. A student 

who is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 

credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who 

has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to 

complete such a module (HIN4801) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she 

will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which 

the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet 

the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the 


180 

Master of Information Science in 

Archival Science 

Master of Theology in 

Christian Spirituality 


Missiology (Full Dissertation) 



at NQF level 8 in Archival Science with an average of 60%. A student who 




complete such a module (HIN4081) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she 







Christian Spirituality with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on 

the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree 



(KEG401E) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 







NQF level 8 in Missiology with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 









120 

120 

120 

44




Master of Theology in Missiology 

(coursework) 



NQF level 8 in Missiology with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 









120 


with specialisation in Urban Ministry 



with specialisation in Urban Ministry 

(coursework) 

Master of Theology in Practical 

Theology (with specialisation in 

Pastoral Therapy) 



at NQF level 8 in Missiology with an average of 60%. A student who 




complete such a module (KEG401E) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she 







at NQF level 8 in Missiology with an average of 60%. A student who 




complete such a module (KEG401E) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she 







at NQF level 8 in Pastoral Therapy with an average of 60%. A student who 


Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not 

completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete 

such a module (HRPTH85 or HPPTH81) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/ 


which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must 

meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of 


Master of Arts in African Languages 98498 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


NQF level 8 in an African language with an average of 60%. Students must 

indicate their proposed language when they apply. A student who is admitted 




(HRAFL81) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





Master of Arts in African Politics 98499 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


at NQF level 8 in African Politics with an average of 60%. A student who 




complete such a module (HRPSC82) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she 





120 

120 

180 

180 

180 


45




Master of Arts in Afrikaans 98423 A Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma, or a 180 


Afrikaans or Dutch with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on 




(HRATL81) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 



as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and 


Master of Arts in Ancient Near 98457 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

180 

Eastern Studies 


NQF level 8 in Ancient Near Eastern Culture or a related field with an average 

of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma 

or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and 

who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required 

to complete such a module (HPOT581/HPHBA81/HPANE81) at NQF level 8 

for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research 




Master of Arts in Anthropology 98502 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

180 


at NQF level 8 in Anthropology with an average of 60%. A student who is 




(HRAAR81) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics 98504 A Bachelor Honours Degree in Applied linguistics with an average of 60%. 

180 

Or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma or 480 credit Bachelors Degree with 

a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 or a Bachelor Honours degree in 

Linguistics or a language, all with an average of 60% as well as the following 

topic areas: Issues and factors in applied linguistics (such as HAPL481), 

methods and testing in applied Linguistics (such as HAPL482) and reading and 

writing in applied linguistics (such as HAPL483). A student who is admitted 

on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor’s Degree 



(HRLIN81) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 



as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master’s and 


Master of Arts in Arabic 98458 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

180 


NQF level 8 in Arabic with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on 




(HRS4803) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





Master of Arts in Archaeology 98505 A Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma, or a 

480 credit Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 

in Archaeology with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the 



research methodology may be required to complete such a module (HRAAR81) 

at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module 




180 

46




Master of Arts in Art History 98507 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

180 


NQF level 8 in Art History with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 


with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module 

in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at 

NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module 



provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and 



Biblical Archaeology 



NQF level 8 in Biblical Archaeology with an average of 60%. A student who is 




(HRHMV81) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





180 

Master of Arts in Biblical Studies 

(New Testament) 

Master of Arts in Biblical Studies 

(Old Testament) 



NQF level 8 in Biblical Studies (New Testament) with an average of 60%. A 




complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed 

to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is 

the research proposal. International students must meet the English language 





NQF level 8 in Biblical Studies (Old Testament) with an average of 60%. A 




complete such a module (HPOTS81 or HPHBA81 or HPANE81) at NQF level 




paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral 

Degrees. 

Master of Arts in Classical Hebrew 99507 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


NQF level 8 in Classical Hebrew with an average of 60%. A student who is 




(HRCWL81) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





Master of Arts in Classical Studies 98509 A Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma, or a 


Classical Studies or a relevant field, e.g. Greek, Latin or Ancient History with an 

average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate 

Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits 

at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology 

may be required to complete such a module (HRCWL81) at NQF level 8 for 

NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research 




180 

180 

180 

180 


47




Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology 

(coursework) (selection degree) 


Diploma, or A 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at 

level 8 in Psychology with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on 




(HMPYC80) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





180 


Communication Science 

98512 A Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma, or 

a 480 credit Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 

8 in Communication with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 

on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's 

Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed 

a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a 

module (COM4802 OR COM4806) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she 





Master of Arts in English Studies 98519 A Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma, or a 


English with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of 

a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 


methodology may be required to complete such a module (ENN4805) at 






Master of Arts in French 98409 A Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma, or a 


French with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of 



methodology may be required to complete such a module (HRCWL81) at 






Master of Arts in German 98522 A Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma, or a 


German with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength 

of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 


methodology may be required to complete such a module (HRCWL81) at 






Master of Arts in History 98524 A Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma, or a 


History with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength 

of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 


methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 

for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research 




Degrees. 

180 

180 

180 

180 

180 

48





Information Science 



Information Science with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on 




(HIN4801) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





180 


International Politics 



International Politics with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on 




(HRPSC82) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





Master of Arts in Islamic Studies 98471 A Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma, or a 


Arabic, Islamic Studies or Religious Studies with an average of 60%. A student 

who is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit 



such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to 





Master of Arts in Italian 98532 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


NQF level 8 in Italian with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on 









Master of Arts in Judaica 98473 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


NQF level 8 in Judaica or a related field with an average of 60%. A student 




such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to 





180 

180 

180 

180 


49




Master of Arts in Linguistics General 98534 - 

GEN 

A Bachelor Honours Degree in Linguistics, Applied linguistics, Sociolinguistics 

or Translation Studies with an average of 60%. Or an appropriate 

Postgraduate Diploma, or 480 credit Bachelors Degree in Speech and 

Language Pathology with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 or a 

Bachelor Honours degree in Linguistics or a language, all with an average of 

60% as well as the following topic areas: Language contact and variation (such 

as HLIN481), cognitive linguistics (such as HLIN482) and language planning in 

education (such as HAPL484). A student who is admitted on the strength of 

a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 


methodology may be required to complete such a module (HRLIN81) at 




provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master’s and 


180 


Linguistics Translation Studies 

98568 - 

TLS 

A Bachelor Honours Degree in Translation Studies with an average of 60%. 

Or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma or 480 credit Bachelors Degree with 

a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 or a Bachelor Honours degree in 

Linguistics, Applied linguistics, Sociolinguistics or a language, all with an average 

of 60% as well as the following topic areas: Translation method and function 

(such as HTR4801), translation for specific purposes (such as HTR4802) and 

perspectives on translation and interpreting studies (such as HRT4803). A 


credit Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who 


complete such a module (HRLIN81) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will 

be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the 

outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet the English 

language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for 

Studies for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees. 

Master of Arts in Nursing Science 99502 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


at NQF level 8 in a health-related field with an average of 60%. A student 




such a module (MNURS1E or PPH4805) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/ 


which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet 



Master of Arts in Philosophy 98542 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


NQF level 8 in Philosophy with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 




(STH4804) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





Master of Arts in Politics 98427 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


NQF level 8 in Politics with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 




(HRPSC82) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





180 

180 

180 

180 

50




Master of Arts in Portuguese 98545 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

180 


NQF level 8 in Portuguese with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 









Master of Arts in Psychology 98402 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

180 


NQF level 8 in Psychology with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 




(HMPYC80) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





Master of Arts in Religious Studies 98487 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

180 


NQF level 8 in Religious Studies with an average of 60%. A student who is 




(HRS4803) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





Master of Arts in Russian 98559 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

180 


NQF level 8 in Russian with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 









Master of Arts in Sociolinguistics 99506 A Bachelor Honours Degree in Linguistics or Sociolinguistics with an average of 

60%. Or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma or 480 credit Bachelors Degree 

in Speech and Language Pathology with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 

or a Bachelor Honours degree in a language, all with an average of 60% as well 

as the following topic areas: language contact and variation (such as HLIN481), 

cognitive linguistics (such as HLIN482) and language planning in education (such 

as HAPL484). A student who is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate 

Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at 

level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be 

required to complete such a module (HRLIN81) at NQF level 8 for NDP before 

he/she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology 

of which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must 

meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the 

Procedures for Studies for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees. 

180 


51




Master of Arts in Sociology 98418 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

180 


NQF level 8 in Sociology with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 




(HMS0C80) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





Master of Arts in Spanish 98564 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

180 


NQF level 8 in Spanish with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 









Master of Arts in Teaching English 

to Speakers of Other Languages 

(TESOL) 



NQF level 8 in TESOL with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 




(ENN4805) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





180 


Theory of Literature 



NQF level 8 in Theory of Literature with an average of 60%. A student who is 




(HRATL81) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register 





Master of Musicology 98538 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


NQF level 8 in Musicology with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 










Church History 



Church History, Theology, Biblical studies, Religious studies or an equivalent 

degree with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of 



methodology may be required to complete such a module (KEG401E) at 






180 

180 

180 

52





New Testament 



NQF level 8 in New Testament with an average of 60%. A student who is 


Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed 

a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a 

module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for 

the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research 




180 


Old Testament 


Practical Theology 


Systematic Theology 


Theological Ethics 



at NQF level 8 in Old Testament with an average of 60%. A student who is 




(HPOTS81 or HPHBA81 or HPANE81) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/ 


which the outcome is the research proposal. International students must meet 




480 credit Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in 

Practical Theology with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the 



research methodology may be required to complete such a module (HRPTH85 

or HPPTH81) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to 







NQF level 8 in Systematic Theology with an average of 60%. A student who is 











NQF level 8 in Theological Ethics with an average of 60%. A student who is 









180 

180 

180 

180 


53




Master of Visual Arts 98573 An appropriate Bachelor of Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at 

NQF level 8 in Visual Arts with an average of 60%. A student who is admitted 






proposal. Applicants must submit a digitised portfolio (in the form of slides, CD 

or DVD) of their practical art making. Applicants may contact the Department 

directly with regards to the selection criteria. International students must meet 



180 

Doctor of Literature and 

Philosophy in African Languages 


Philosophy in African Politics 


Philosophy in Afrikaans 

Doctor of Literature and Philosophy 

in Ancient Near Eastern Studies 


Philosophy in Anthropology 


Philosophy in Arabic 


Philosophy in Archaeology 


Philosophy in Art History 


Philosophy in Biblical Archaeology 


in Biblical Studies (New Testament) 

98403 A Master of Arts Degree in an African Language with an average of 60% 




98500 A Master of Arts Degree in an African Politics with an average of 60%. 




98501 A Master of Arts Degree in Afrikaans or Dutch with an average of 60%. 




98425 A Master of Arts Degree in Ancient Near Eastern studies or a related field with 

an average of 60%. International students must meet the English language 



98503 MA Degree in Anthropology with an average of 60%. Applicants with a 

coursework/structured master’s degree should have completed a research 

component of at least 60 credits out of the total 180 credits for admission 

to the doctoral degree, failing which applicants may submit evidence of 

publication in peer reviewed journals or conference. International students 

must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 


98459 A Master of Arts Degree in Arabic or a related field with an average of 60%. 




98506 MA Degree in Archaeology with an average of 60%. Applicants with a 

coursework/structured master’s degree should have completed a research 

component of at least 60 credits out of the total 180 credits for admission 

to the doctoral degree, failing which applicants may submit evidence of 

publication in peer reviewed journals or conference. International students 



98508 A Master Degree in Art History or a related field with an average of 60%. For 

admission to the practice-led doctoral research option in Art History requiring 

a creative component, applicants are required to submit a digitised portfolio 

(in the form of slides, CD or DVD) of their practical Art making. International 



Degrees. 

98461 A Master of Arts Degree in Biblical Archaeology or a related field with an 

average of 60%. International students must meet the English language 



98463 A Master of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies (New Testament) or a related 

field with an average of 60%. International students must meet the English 



240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

54





in Biblical Studies (Old Testament) 

98576 A Master of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies (Old Testament) or a related 

field with an average of 60%. International students must meet the English 



240 


Philosophy in Classical Studies 


Philosophy in Communication 


in Development Studies 


Philosophy in English 


Philosophy in French 


Philosophy in German 


Philosophy in Health Studies 


Philosophy in History 


in Information Science 


in International Politics 


Philosophy in Islamic Studies 


Philosophy in Italian 


Philosophy in Judaica 

98510 A Master of Arts Degree in Classical Studies or a related field with an average 

of 60%. International students must meet the English language requirement 



98513 A Master of Arts Degree in Communication with an average of 60%. 




98516 A Master Degree in Development Studies with an average of 60%. Applicants 

with a coursework/structured masters degree should have completed a 

research component of at least 60 credits out of the total 180 credits for 

admission to the doctoral degree, failing which applicants may submit evidence 

of publication in peer reviewed journals or conference proceedings. Proof of 

the credits of the research component must be submitted with the application. 




98520 A Master of Arts Degree in English or a related field with an average of 

60%. International students must meet the English language requirement as 



98521 A Master of Arts Degree in French or a related field with an average of 




98523 A Master of Arts Degree in German or a related field with an average of 




98422 A Master of Arts Degree in a health related field with an average of 60%. 




98525 A Master of Arts Degree in History with an average of 60%. International 



Degrees. 

98411 A Master of Arts Degree in Information Science or Archival Studies with 

an average of 60%. International students must meet the English language 



98531 A Master of Arts Degree in International Politics with an average of 60%. 




98472 A masters degree in one of the following subjects: Arabic, Islamic Studies or 

Religious Studies with an average of 60%. International students must meet 



98533 A Masters degree in Italian with an average of 60%. International students 



98474 A Masters degree in Judaica with an average of 60%. International students 



240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 


55





Philosophy in Linguistics General 

98535 - 

GEN 

A Masters Degree in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Translation 

Studies, Speech and Language Pathology or a language, with an average of 

60%. Applicants with a coursework/structured masters degree should have 

completed a research component of at least 60 credits out of the total 180 

credits for admission to the doctoral degree, failing which applicants may submit 

for consideration evidence of publication in peer reviewed journals or conference 

proceedings. Proof of the credits of the research component must be submitted 

with the application. International students must meet the English language 


Master’s and Doctoral Degrees. 

240 


Philosophy in Musicology 


Philosophy in Philosophy 


Philosophy in Politics 


Philosophy in Portuguese 


Philosophy in Psychology 


Philosophy in Religious Studies 


Philosophy in Russian 


Philosophy in Semitic Languages 


Philosophy in Sociology 


Philosophy in Spanish 


Philosophy in Theory of Literature 


Development Studies 

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology 

(PhD) 

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology 

(DPhil) 

98539 A Masters degree in Musicology with an average of 60%. International students 



98543 A Masters degree in Philosophy with an average of 60%. International students 



98544 A Masters degree in Politics with an average of 60%. International students 



98546 A Masters degree in Portuguese with an average of 60%. International students 



98553 A Masters degree in Psychology with an average of 60%. International students 



98489 A Master of Arts Degree in Religious Studies with an average of 60%. International 

students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 


98560 A Master of Arts Degree in Russian with an average of 60%. International 



98494 A Master of Arts Degree in Semitic Languages with an average of 60%. 



98419 A Master of Arts Degree in Sociology with an average of 60%. International 



98565 A Master of Arts Degree in Spanish with an average of 60%. International 



98567 A Master of Arts Degree in Theory of Literature with an average of 60%. 



98517 A Masters Degree in Development Studies with an average of 60%. Applicants 

with a coursework/structured masters degree should have completed a research 

component of at least 60 credits out of the total 180 credits for admission to 

the doctoral degree, failing which applicants may submit evidence of publication 

in peer reviewed journals or conference proceedings. Proof of the credits of 

the research component must be submitted with the application. International 



98555 A Master of Science degree in Psychology with an average of 60%. International 



98554 A Master of Social Science degree in Psychology with an average of 60%. 



Degrees. 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

56




Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work 98429 A masters degree in Social Work or a related field with an average of 60%. 

240 



Degrees. 

Doctor of Theology in 

98468 A masters degree in Christian Spirituality or a related field with an average of 240 

Christian Spirituality 

60% International students must meet the English language requirement as 



Doctor of Theology in Missiology 98413 A masters degree in Missiology with an average of 60% International students 



240 

Doctor of Theology in Missiology 

(with specialisation in Urban 

Ministries) 


New Testament 


Old Testament 


Practical Theology 

Doctor of Theology in Practical 

Theology (with specialisation in 

Pastoral Therapy) 


Systematic Theology 


Theological Ethics 

98476 A masters degree in Missiology with an average of 60%. International students 



98480 A masters degree in New Testament with an average of 60%. International 



98482 A masters degree in Old Testament with an average of 60%. International 



98486 A masters degree in Practical Theology with an average of 60%. International 



98484 A masters degree in Practical Theology or Pastoral Therapy with an average 




98492 A masters degree in Systematic Theology with an average of 60%. International 



98497 A masters degree in Theological Ethics with an average of 60%. International 



Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology 98563 A master of Social Science degree in Sociology or a related field with an average 





Church History 

98470 A masters degree in Church History or a related field with an average of 60% 



Degrees. 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

360 


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Master of Arts in Criminology 98606 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate 

180 


minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Criminology. A student who 









Master of Arts in Penology 98601 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate 

120 


minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Penology. A student who is 









Master of Laws Banking Law 

(coursework) 

98600 - BAN 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum 

four years duration, or 3. A Postgraduate Diploma in Law on NQF level 

8. For 1-3: If the candidate has not passed a research module on NQF 

level 8, he/she must register for and pass for NDP purposes, the 4th 

year LLB research module(NQF 8) before being admitted into the LLM 

or 4. A foreign LLB degree of minimum three years duration and four 

LLB modules selected from the NQF level 8 modules in the LLB degree 

of which one must be the compulsory research module or 5. A foreign 

LLM or 6. Candidates with a BProc or Bachelors Degree may apply 

through the RPL process for admission to the LLM. This process must 

prove NQF level 8 competence in law and research. 

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Master of Laws Commercial Law 

(coursework) 

Master of Laws Constitutional and 

International Law 

98600 - COM 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum 











98604 - CIL 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum 











120 

120 

58




Master of Laws Corporate Law 

(coursework) 

98600 - COP 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum 











120 

Master of Laws Criminal Law and 

Criminal Procedure 

(coursework) 

Master of Laws Criminal Law and 


Master of Laws Family Law 

(coursework) 

Master of Laws Information 

Technology Law 

(coursework) 

Master of Laws Insurance Law 

(coursework) 

98600 - CRI 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum 











98604 - CRI 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum 











98600 - FAL 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum 











98600 - ITF 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum 











98600 - INL 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum 











120 

120 

120 

120 

120 


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Master of Laws Jurisprudence 98604 - JUR 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum four 120 

years duration, or 3. A Postgraduate Diploma in Law on NQF level 8. For 

1-3: If the candidate has not passed a research module on NQF level 8, he/ 

she must register for and pass for NDP purposes, the 4th year LLB research 

module(NQF 8) before being admitted into the LLM or 4. A foreign LLB 

degree of minimum three years duration and four LLB modules selected 

from the NQF level 8 modules in the LLB degree of which one must be 

the compulsory research module or 5. A foreign LLM or 6. Candidates 

with a BProc or Bachelors Degree may apply through the RPL process for 

admission to the LLM. This process must prove NQF level 8 competence in 

law and research. 

Master of Laws Labour Law 

(coursework) 

98600 - LAL 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum four 











120 

Master of Laws Mercantile 

Law 

98604 - MCL 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum four 











Master of Laws Private Law 98604 - PRL 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum four 











Master of Laws Private Law 

(coursework) 

98600 - PRL 1. A South African LLB degree, or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum four 











Master of Laws Property Law 98600 - PRP 1. A South African LLB degree or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum four 

years duration or 3. A Postgraduate Diploma in Law on NQF level 8. For 










120 

120 

120 

120 

60




Master of Laws in Tax Law 

(coursework) 

98624 1. A South African LLB degree or 2. A foreign LLB degree of minimum four 











180 

Master of Laws in 

Human Rights Law 

(coursework) 


Intellectual Property Law 

(coursework) 


International Economic Law 

(coursework) 


































180 

180 

180 


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Forensic Investigations 

(coursework) 

98609 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma, or a 480 

credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Forensic Investigation. 

A student who is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's 

Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research 

methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/ 

she will be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome 

is the research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as 

provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 

120 


Policing 


Security Management 


credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Policing. A student who 

is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a 

minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology 

may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be 

allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which the outcome is the research 

proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in 



credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Security Management. 





is the research proposal. International students must meet the English language requirement as 

provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 

120 

120 



Doctor of Laws Public Constitutional 98602 - CIL An LLM degree. Multi- inter- and trans-disciplinary candidates who do not have a 240 

and International Law 

Master'sDegree in Law may apply for Doctoral studies in Law via RPL. 

Doctor of Laws Criminal Law and 


98602 - CRI An LLM degree. Multi- inter- and trans-disciplinary candidates who do not have a 


Doctor of Laws Jurisprudence 98602 - JUR An LLM degree. Multi- inter-and trans-disciplinary candidates who do not have a 


Doctor of Laws Mercantile Law 98602 - MCL An LLM degree. Multi- inter- and trans-disciplinary candidates who do not have a 


Doctor of Laws Private Law 98602 - PRL An LLM degree. Multi- inter- and trans-disciplinary candidates who do not have 

a Master'sDegree in Law may apply for Doctoral studies in Law via RPL. 


Philosophy in Criminology 


Philosophy in Penology 


Philosophy in Police Science 


Criminology 

98607 A Master of Arts Degree in Criminology. International students must meet the 

English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures 


98610 A Masters Degree in Penology . International students must meet the English 



98612 A Masters Degree in Police Science. International students must meet the English 



98608 A Masters Degree in Criminology. International students must meet the English 



240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

62




Master of Arts in Mathematics 98978 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 120 

Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 

credits at NQF level 8 in Mathematics; A student who is admitted on the 






research proposal; International students must meet the English language 

requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies 

for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 

Master of Commerce in Statistics 98983 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 120 


credits at NQF level 8 in Statistics; A student who is admitted on the 









Master of Science in 

98971 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 120 

Applied Mathematics 

Diploma, or a 480 credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits 

at NQF level 8 in Applied Mathematics; A student who is admitted on 









Master of Science in Astronomy 98973 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


credits at NQF level 8 in Astronomy; A student who is admitted on the 








for Master's and Doctoral Degrees 

120 


Astronomy Education 



credits at NQF level 8; A student who is admitted on the strength of a 





research methodology of which the outcome is the research proposal; 




Master of Science in Chemistry 98975 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


credits at NQF level 8 in Chemistry; A student who is admitted on the 









180 

120 


63




Master of Science in Mathematics 98977 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 120 


credits at NQF level 8 in Mathematics; A student who is admitted on the 









Master of Science in Physics 98980 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 120 


at NQF level 8 in Physics; A student who is admitted on the strength of a 









Master of Science in Statistics 98982 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 120 


credits at NQF level 8 in Statistics; A student who is admitted on the 










98963 A Bachelor of Science Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 

180 

Chemistry Education 


credits at NQF level 8 in Chemistry; A student who is admitted on the 









Master of Science in Computing 98961 An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree, or an appropriate Postgraduate 


credits at NQF level 8 in Computing; A student who is admitted on the 









180 


Computing Education 



at NQF level 8 in Computer Science or Information Systems ; A student 

who is admitted on the strength of a Postgraduate Diploma or a 480 


has not completed a module in research methodology may be required 

to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will 

be allowed to register for the module in research methodology of which 

the outcome is the research proposal; International students must meet 



180 

64





Life Science Education 



credits at NQF level 8 in Life Science. A student who is admitted on the 









180 


Mathematics Education 


Physics Education 


Science Education 


Statistics Education 


Technology Education 



credits at NQF level 8 in Mathematics A student who is admitted on the 











at NQF level 8 in Physics; A student who is admitted on the strength of a 











credits at NQF level 8 in a Natural Science discipline; A student who is 






outcome is the research proposal; International students must meet the 





at NQF level 8 in Statistics; A student who is admitted on the strength of a 











credits at NQF level 8 in a Technology related discipline; A student who 






outcome is the research proposal; International students must meet the 



180 

180 

180 

180 

180 


65





Engineering: Chemical 


credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Chemical Engineering; 





is the research proposal; International students must meet the English language requirement as 

provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees 

120 


Engineering: Electrical 


Information Technology 


credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Electrical Engineering; 








credit Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Information Technology; 







120 

120 



Doctor of Commerce in Statistics 98985 A Masters Degree in Statistics. International students must meet the 240 




Applied Mathematics 

98972 A Masters Degree in Applied Mathematics. International students must 



240 


Astronomy 


Chemistry 


Computer Science 


Information Systems 


Mathematics 


Mathematics, Science and 


98974 A Masters Degree in Astronomy. International students must meet the 



98976 A Masters Degree in Chemistry. International students must meet the 



98803 A Masters Degree in Computer Science or Information Science. 




98804 A Master's Degree in Computer Science or Information systems. 




98979 A Masters Degree in Mathematics. International students must meet the 



98987 A Masters Degree in Science Education or a science discipline. 




240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

66







Astronomy Education 

98987 - AST A Masters Degree in Astronomy or Astronomy Education. International 



Degrees. 

240 




Chemistry Education 




Computing Education 



Technology Education Life 

Sciences Education 




Mathematics Education 




Physics Education 




Science Education 




Statistics Education 





98987 - CHE A Masters Degree in Chemistry or Chemistry Education. International 



Degrees. 

98987 - COM A Masters Degree in Computing Education. International students must 



98987 - LIF A Masters Degree in Life Sciences Education. International students must 



98987 - MAT A Masters Degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education. International 



Degrees. " 

98987 - PHY A Master's Degree in Physics or Physics Education. International students 

must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 


98987 - SCE A Masters Degree in Science Education or a science discipline. International 



Degrees. 

98987 - STA A Masters Degree in Statistics or Statistics Education. International 



Degrees. 

98987 - TEC A Masters Degree in Technology Education or a Technology related 

discipline. International students must meet the English language 



Doctor of Philosophy in Physics 98981 A Masters Degree in Physics. International students must meet the English 

language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures 


Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics 98984 A Masters Degree in Statistics. International students must meet the 



240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 

240 


67

68 

4

A summary of Unisa’s 

application process 

1 Choose your qualification 

What must I do? 

2 Check the admission requirements 

Use the information on 

pages 19 to 23 to confirm your 

decision to begin your master’s or 

doctoral postgraduate studies. 

Check the tables on pages 30 to 67 

to ensure that Unisa offers the 


Please check the admission 

requirements carefully to ensure 

that you meet the minimum 

admission criteria for the 


3 Complete the 

application form online, 

submitting all necessary 

documents and paying 

the application 

fee online* 

*the application fee is not applicable 

if you have an existing Unisa 

student number for formal studies 

OR 

Contact the department 

for qualifications with 

selection processes* 

*(this information is 

available on the website; 

also refer to page 26) 

In order for your application to 

be considered, please ensure that 

all the relevant documentation, 

certified, is attached. In addition, 

you will need to include the 

proposed title for your research 

in your application (applicable 

to research master’s and 

doctoral degrees). 


4 Confirm receipt of the application via e-mail or SMS 

Application dates: 

• 1 August 2011 to 



Revert within 21 working 

days after the close of 

applications with: 

An acceptance 

OR 

A request for 

further information 

OR 

What I must do? 

Register online 

for the Research 

Proposal Module 

OR 

Respond to 

all requests 

• 16 January 2012 to 


• 12 March 2012 to 


In the case of a coursework 

master’s degree, you will register 

for the modules of your choice. 

Once you have registered, all 

the relevant study material will 

become available to you online at 

http://my.unisa.ac.za. 

A detailed list of additional 

requirements will be provided to 

you. Depending on the nature of 

the requirements you may need to 

defer your application to the next 

application period or re-apply after 

you have met the requirements. 

A declined 

application 


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5

Registration 

Once your application has been accepted and you have received notification of this, you must register for the 

Research Proposal Module in the case of the research only master’s or doctoral degree and for your chosen 

modules in the case of a coursework master’s degree. Please note that you will only be able to register for the 

qualification for which you have been accepted. 

Registration for the research component is only allowed if the Research Proposal Module has been 

completed successfully. 

Re-registration every year (within the specified registration period) is applicable to all master’s and doctoral students – 

subject to adequate progress having been made during the year. Your supervisor will advise whether you are eligible 

for re-registration. Should you wish to not re-register for a year and interrupt your studies, this must be discussed 

with your supervisor, application for such made online, on the prescribed form as soon as the registration period 

begins, and permission to defer received in writing from the university before the closing date for re-registration. 

While you are awaiting feedback from Unisa we suggest that you begin considering your 

research proposal and start with the basic structure of your proposal. More information 

and guidelines will be provided to you once you have been accepted to Unisa and assigned 

a contact person/supervisor. It will be beneficial to you at that point to have a considered 

view of the direction your research proposal will take. 


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The research proposal 

What is a research proposal? 

A research proposal is a document that outlines your research question and research objectives, the methodology 

you will use and how you will conduct the research in order to answer your research question. The research 

proposal is a planning document and captures the thinking and logic of your approach to the study. 

Before you begin to write the research proposal there are a number of key steps you need to take in preparation. 

1 

Transform your idea into a research question and conduct a preliminary literature review to 

learn what other researchers have been studying, as it pertains to your research question. 

2 

Provide a clear indication on what you intend to do and how you will do the research. 

Clarify why the research is necessary and provide specific motivation for your interest 

in this area of study. 

3 

Define the scope and limitations of your research. 

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Giving due consideration to these before meeting with your supervisor is essential to making the progress 

necessary for obtaining the ultimate approvals for your research. Even though still in draft form, this exercise will 

give you a good indication of the viability of your proposed subject. 

Consider: 

• a draft title 

• a problem statement or question 

• the research objective (which answers the statement or question) 

• definitions and descriptions of the terminology and key concepts proposed 

• a scope definition 

• limitations of the proposed study 

• background to the study 

• an overview of proposed literature sources 

• a description of the research plan and time frame 

• an explanation of the research methodology 

Five golden rules for success 

• Consider deeply your personal motivations for embarking on postgraduate studies and ensure that they are 

strong enough to keep you firmly on your path 

• Your supervisor is a wealth of information – use them wisely 

• When in doubt, ask – avoid assumption at all cost 

• Maintain momentum 

• Remain sharply focused, but receptive to an evolution of your original concept 


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Appendix 1 – Examination centre codes 

South Africa – Gauteng 

Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre 

3407X Alberton 33065 Johannesburg (Ormonde) 33316 Randburg 

35130 Benoni 31011 Krugersdorp (Greek Church) 33405 Roodepoort (only students 

residing in Roodepoort) 

34010 Brakpan 41904 Krugersdorp (PP Church) 33502 Soweto 

38016 Bronkhorstspruit 34088 Nigel 34215 Springs (Hellenic Centre) 

31119 Carltonville 35998 Olifantsfontein 32115 Vanderbijlpark 

37125 Cullinan 36013 Pretoria (Hall C) 32581 Vereeniging 

33537 Daveyton 27006 Pretoria Heartfelt Arena 32956 Westonaria 

35114 Germiston 3102X Randfontein 30554 Witpoortjie 

83038 Hammanskraal 

South Africa – Mpumalanga 


39012 Amersfoort 38210 Groblersdal 40118 Nelspruit 

38237 Arabie 38334 Hendrina 39411 Piet Rietief 

46019 Balfour 40134 Kabokweni 43206 Praktisser (Burgersfort) 

40010 Barberton 40142 Ka Nyamazane 41157 Sabie 

46116 Bethal 38245 Kwa Mhlanga 38229 Siyabuswa 

39217 Carolina 41017 Lydenburg 40215 Skukuza 

46213 Delmas 40053 Malelane 46515 Standerton 

40150 Elukwatini 38318 Middelburg 43532 Steelpoort 

39314 Ermelo 41114 Mkhuhlu 39519 Volkrust 

46132 Evander 87041 Mlumati 38415 Witbank 

South Africa – North West 


3701X Brits 17213 Mafikeng 83062 Soshanguve 

44113 Christiana 74829 Mogwase 43532 Steelpoort 

44318 Delareyville 45055 Orkney 17426 Taung College 

17248 Fochville 4511X Potchefstroom 44717 Ventersdorp 

45012 Klerksdorp 37214 Rustenburg 17418 Vryburg 

37206 Lehurutshe 83070 Saulspoort 44830 Wolmaranstad 

44512 Lichtenburg 4461X Schweizer Reneke 37133 Zeerust 

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Examination centre codes 

South Africa – Limpopo 


41181 Acornhoek 42013 Letaba (Tivumbeni) 38377 Mpudulle 

43419 Bela Bela 43222 Limburg 60232 Penge 

60119 Bopedi-Bapedi 43516 Lephalale (Ellisras) 42072 Phalaborwa 

4220X Ga Kgapane 43311 Makhado (Louis Trichardt) 43117 Polokwane (Pietersburg) 

63010 Giyani 4301X Messina (Musina) 4315X Senwabarwana (Bochum) 

46655 Groothoek Hospital 43575 Modimolle (Nylstroom) 43354 Soekmekaar 

70130 Hoedspruit 43265 Modjadji 37419 Thabazimbi 

43184 Jane Furse Hospital 43214 Mokopane (Potgietersrus) 70114 Thohoyandou 

43168 Lebowakgomo 43257 Mookgopong (Naboomspruit) 

South Africa – Free State 


52019 Bethlehem 51314 Ladybrand 4721X Theunissen 

55018 Bloemfontein 50512 Lindley 49212 Viljoenskroon 

49018 Bothaville 48011 Odendaalsrus 48119 Virginia 

47015 Bultfontein 49115 Parys 5223X Vrede 

5111X Ficksburg 5030X Petrus Steyn 48216 Welkom 

50016 Frankfort 50717 Reitz 54011 Wepener 

50113 Heilbron 57010 Sasolburg 55514 Winburg 

52116 Harrismith 50814 Senekal 58017 Witsieshoek 

55050 Jan Kempdorp 53031 Springfontein 54119 Zastron 

56413 Koffiefontein 13110 Steynsburg 

50415 Kroonstad 55336 Thaba Nchu 

South Africa – KwaZulu-Natal 


26514 Balgowan 26034 Illovo Beach 25313 Richmond 

3021X Dundee 25119 Ixopo 28010 Stanger 

28207 Durban (DLI Hall) 03116 Kokstad (DR Church) 24015 Tongaat 

27138 Durban (Hellenic Centre) 26417 Ladysmith 75116 Ulundi 

27707 Durban Jewish Club 75833 Mkuze 25410 Umzinto 

26018 Durban (Regional office) 30414 Newcastle 26719 Underberg 

29238 Empangeni 27316 Pietermaritzburg 30449 Utrecht 

29017 Eshowe 39438 Pongola 30813 Vryheid 

26212 Estcourt 25216 Port Shepstone 25518 Wild Coast Sun 

27413 Greytown 29211 Richards Bay 


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South Africa – Eastern Cape 


09032 Aberdeen 20079 Fort Beaufort 23035 Matatiele 

21016 Adelaide 69604 Goedemoed 12513 Middelberg 

19739 Alexandria 12211 Graaff Reinet 8233 Mthatha 

21210 Aliwal North 18015 Grahamstown 1821X Port Alfred 

21318 Barkly East 82155 Idutywa 09016 Port Elizabeth 

21113 Burgersdorp 11118 Jansenville 20303 Port Elizabeth (Walmer) 

82031 Butterworth 08214 Jeffreys Bay 22314 Queenstown 

21512 Cathcart 08311 Joubertina 13013 Somerset East 

12114 Cradock 19011 King Williams Town 11215 Steytlerville 

22810 Dordrecht 09040 Kirkwood 20087 Ugie 

2001X East London 8221X Lady Frere 09113 Uitenhage 

2161X Elliot 82171 Lusikisiki 11312 Willowmore 

82112 Engcobo 2211X Maclear 

South Africa – Northern Cape 


7764X Alexander Bay 16314 Hopetown 17310 Postmasburg 

0510X Brandvlei 17078 Kakamas 15210 Prieska 

10219 Carnarvon 17159 Kathu 12912 Richmond 

10111 Calvinia 16411 Kimberley 01015 Springbok 

12017 Colesberg 01031 Kleinsee 10618 Sutherland 

14117 De Aar 17116 Kuruman 17019 Upington 

16217 Douglas 00132 Lime Acres 1415X Victoria West 

00957 Garies 1513X Pofadder 10154 Williston 

1611X Hartswater 00930 Port Nolloth 

South Africa – Western Cape 


00140 Athlone 05312 Hermanus 10510 Prince Albert 

10014 Beaufort West 07110 Knysna 0541X Riversdale 

05010 Bredasdorp 06114 Ladismith 04316 Robertson 

05118 Caledon 10413 Laingsburg 0443X Somerset West 

00116 Cape Town 03115 Malmesbury (DR Church) 59005 Stellenbosch 

(Parow) 

04014 Ceres 00108 Milnerton 02658 Strand 

01937 Citrusdal 02208 Moorreesburg 05517 Swellendam 

01910 Clanwilliam 0801X Mossel Bay 04952 Touwsriver 

07013 George 06211 Oudtshoorn 08419 Uniondale 

00051 Goodwood N1 City 04219 Paarl 0331X Vredenburg 

00701 Grassy Park 03212 Piketberg 02119 Vredendal 

6985X Helderstroom 01740 Porterville 0491X Worcester 

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Other countries in Africa 


ALGERIA LESOTHO NIGERIA 

99740 Algiers 86010 Maseru 85138 Lagos 

ANGOLA MALAWI RWANDA 

8400X Luanda 98825 Kigali 

BOTSWANA 90026 Blantyre SENEGAL 

88706 Dukwi Refugee Camp, 8803X Lilongwe 8512X Dakar 

Sowa Town 

00906 Francistown MALI SIERRA LEONE 

85014 Gaborone 99309 Bamako 

85049 Jwaneng MOZAMBIQUE 99538 Freetown 

85030 Lobatse 9997X Maputo SUDAN 

99724 Maun MAROCCO 89419 Khartoum 

BURUNDI 90603 Rabat SWAZILAND 

99104 Bujumbura NAMIBIA 8705X Matsapha 

CAMEROON 77119 Gobabis 87092 Big Bend 

91758 Yaounde 77313 Karasburg TANZANIA 

CONGO (DRC) 79219 Katima-Mulilo 91235 Dar es Salaam 

90905 Kinshasa 77518 Keetmanshoop UGANDA 

EGYPT 8929X Khorixas 91480 Kampala 

91103 Cairo 77615 Luderitz ZAMBIA 

ETHIOPIA 7781X Mariental 88986 Kitwe 

87106 Addis Ababa 77917 Okahandja 8896X Livingstone 

EQUATORIAL GUINEA 77658 Oranjemund 88951 Lusaka 

89486 Malabo 79014 Oshakati/Ongwediva ZIMBABWE 

GABON 78115 Otjiwarongo 84298 Harare 

9112X Libreville 78212 Outjo 84018 Bulawayo 

GHANA 77674 Rosh Pinah 

85111 Accra 79111 Rundu 

KENYA 79359 Swakopmund 

90921 Nairobi (Kenya College of 78514 Tsumeb 

Accountancy) 

89311 Nairobi 

78433 Walvis Bay 

(Inoorero University) 

85189 Egerton University 78719 Windhoek 


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Countries outside of Africa 


ARAB EMIRATES (UNITED) CHILE ISRAEL 

99856 Abu Dhabi 90891 Santiago 90778 Tel Aviv 

98760 Dubai CHINA ITALY 

ARGENTINA 90700 Beijing 9045X Milan 

90077 Buenos Aires 91367 Shanghai 90638 Rome 

AUSTRALIA CHINA - TAIWAN JAPAN 

91308 Adelaide 90735 Taipei 90794 Tokyo 

91030 Brisbane CUBA JORDAN 

90158 Canberra 98957 Havana 91251 Amman 

90441 Melbourne CYPRUS KAZAKHSTAN 

9059X Perth 90786 Nicosia 99171 Astana 

90727 Sydney DENMARK KOREA 

AUSTRIA 9031X Copenhagen 90751 Seoul 

90816 Vienna FINLAND KUWAIT 

BAHRAIN (PERSIAN GULF) 90271 Helsinki 91464 Kuwait 

99937 Manamah FRANCE MADAGASCAR 

BELGIUM 90573 Paris 91359 Antananarivo 

90131 Brussels GERMANY MALAYSIA 

BERMUDA 91065 Berlin 91146 Kuala Lumpur 

98868 Bermuda 90506 Frankfurt MAURITIUS 

BRAZIL 90093 Köln 90654 Reduit 

90115 Brasilia 90492 Munich 91162 Rodrigues Island 

BULGARIA GREECE MEXICO 

91170 Sofia 90018 Athens 90069 Mexico City 

CANADA HONG KONG NETHERLANDS 

90522 Calgary, Alberta 90298 Hong kong 90190 The Hague 

92568 Charlottetown, 

HUNGARY 

Prince Edward Island 

92479 Halifax, Nova Schotia 90808 Budapst 

93343 Happy Valley, 

ICELAND 

Goose Bay, NL 

99155 Kingston, Jamaica 90107 Reykjavik 

92630 Montreal (Quebec) INDIA 

90557 Ottawa 99872 Mumbay 

92681 Regina, Saskatchewan INDONESIA 

99767 Saskatoon 99112 Jakarta 

91014 Toronto 99910 New Delhi 

90646 Vancouver IRAN 

92649 Victoria, British Columbia 9076X Tehran 

91456 Winnipeg, Manitoba IRELAND 

94544 Yukon 91448 Dublin 

98841 Cayman Islands 

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Countries outside of Africa 


NEW ZEALAND SEYCHELLES USA 

90867 Auckland 99457 Mahe 92444 Anchorage, Alaska 

90875 Dunedin SINGAPORE 93149 Atlanta, Georgia 

90859 Wellington 90085 Singapore 92452 Beaverton, Oregon 

91804 Christchurch SPAIN 92525 Bentonville Arkansas 

NORWAY 90417 Madrid 90174 Chicago 

9014X Oslo SWEDEN 94552 Daly City, San Francisco 

OMAN 90719 Stockholm 93211 Delaware, Newark 

9918X Muscat SWEDEN 93378 Denver City, Colorado, Colosado 

PAKISTAN 90719 Stockholm 92606 Emporia, Kansas 

90344 Islamabad SWITZERLAND 92509 Fresno, California 

PERU 92657 Greenville, Ohio 

92029 Lima 90212 Geneva 93386 Idano, Boise 

PHILIPPINES THAILAND 92622 Jackson, Mississippi 

92290 Manila 91022 Bangkok 92460 Lawton, Oklahoma 

POLAND TURKEY 90972 Los Angeles 

9093X Warsaw 89435 Ankara 92517 Menomonie, Wisconsin 

PORTUGAL 91499 Istanbul 92614 Tennessee, Knoxville 

90379 Lisbon UKRAINE 90530 New York 

QATAR 99864 Kiev 92592 Norfolk, Virginia 

98698 Doha UNITED ARAB 92533 Orlando, Florida 

EMIRATES 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 99856 Abu Dhabi 9269X Piscataway, New Jersey 

99880 Moscow 98760 Dubai 92576 Salt Lake City, Utah 

SAUDI ARABIA UNITED KINGDOM 92495 San Diego, California 

99953 Jeddah 90395 London 9336X St Louis, Missouri 

99996 Riyadh 9255X Victoria, Texas 

90832 Washington DC 

VENEZUELA 

98930 Caracas 

VIETNAM 

89427 Hanoi 


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Appendix 2 – Other application form codes 

Physical disability type codes 

CODE DISABILITY CODE DISABILITY 

15 Cardiovascular diseases, such as heart diseases and 

blood pressure 

21 Multiple disabilities 

09 Cerebral palsied 13 Muscular/skeletal/joint/limb deficiencies/diseases, such 

as polio and muscular dystrophy 

08 Communication and speech problems, 

such as stuttering 

14 Other neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis 

06 Deaf 10 Paraplegic 

19 Diabetes 11 Quadriplegic 

22 Disabilities not mentioned 20 Serious chronic diseases 

07 Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities 17 Stroke/brain disorders 

12 Epilepsy 02 Visually impaired: blind 

05 Hearing disability: study material on audio cassette 

should be transcribed 

03 Visually impaired: not blind. Find it difficult to read 

printed text. Cannot study through reading. Need help, 

such as audio cassettes, enlarged print, computer discs 

for computers with voice synthesizers 

16 Kidney and blood deficiencies 04 Visually impaired: not blind. Can study through reading. 

Do not need study material on audio cassette 

18 Mental health problems/mental disorders/phobias/ 

chemical imbalances 

23 Wheelchair 

Prisons and detention barracks 

IMPORTANT 

Centres at prisons and detention barracks are ONLY for prisoners, and NOT for the staff of the prison or for other students. 

CODE CENTRE CODE CENTRE 

04006 Allandale (Paarl) 26069 Durban (Female) 

43397 Atteridgeville 43028 Dwarsrivier 

4007X Barberton 20028 East London (Medium C) 

3603X Baviaanspoort 42978 Ebongweni C-Max (Kokstad) 

46124 Bethal 30430 Ekuseni (Youth Development Centre) 

34053 Boksburg 33022 Johannesburg (Project 2) (Female) 

04979 Brandvlei Maximum 3925X Ermelo 

05525 Buffeljags Prison 2905X Eshowe 

82406 Butterworth 43036 Estcourt 

14125 De Aar 23507 Fort Beaufort 

36102 Devon 85022 Gaborone 

16373 Douglas 42943 George 

04235 Drakenstein (Medium B) 30252 Glencoe 

26050 Durban (Male) 2127X Goedemoed 

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Prisons and detention barracks 

CODE CENTRE CODE CENTRE 

09121 Goodwood 02607 Oudtshoorn 

18031 Grahamstown 17256 Parys 

32131 Groenpunt (Vereeniging) 27324 Pietermaritzburg 

77224 Grootfontein 00310 Pollsmoor Maximum 

55034 Grootvlei 43125 Polokwane 

52124 Harrismith 45136 Potchefstroom 

84301 Harare 34037 Modderbee 

77828 Hardap (Mariental, Namibia) 42986 Mogwase 

46329 Heidelberg 82244 Mount Fletcher 

05150 Helderstroom 82260 Mount Frere 

05142 Helderstroom Maximum 3083X Ncome 

33030 Johannesburg (Project 3) (Diepkloof) 40126 Nelspruit 

33049 Johannesburg (Medium A) 34150 Nigel 

33154 Johannesburg (Medium B) 43060 Obiqua Prison, Tulbach 

1642X Kimberley 42994 Port Elizabeth (Female) 

19038 King William’s Town 36072 Pretoria Local 

45039 Klerksdorp 36048 Pretoria Maximum 

23000 Kokstad (Medium) 36056 Pretoria Central 

50474 Kroonstad 60097 Pretoria (Female) 

31062 Krugersdorp 89605 Prince Albert 

16993 Kuruman 43079 Qalakabusha (Empangeni) 

42935 Kutama-Sinthumule Max (Lephalale) 1723X Rooigrond 

26441 Ladysmith (KwaZulu-Natal) 37400 Rustenburg 

3214X Leeuhof (Vereeniging) 5710X Sasolburg 

33111 Leeuwkop (Medium A) 43303 Sekhukhuni 

3312X Leeuwkop (Medium B) 5092X Senekal 

33138 Leeuwkop (Medium C) 2760X Sevontein 

33146 Leeuwkop Maximum 09024 St Albans Maximum 

44520 Lichtenburg 46523 Standerton 

37079 Losperfontein (Brits) 78743 Swakopmund 

4332X Louis Trichardt 70122 Thohoyandou 

42951 Lusikisiki 82376 Mthatha 

22527 Mafikeng 25402 Umzinto 

03158 Malmesbury (New Prison) 17035 Upington (Male) 

55026 Mangaung Maximum 01023 Voorberg 

43109 Mauritius 29009 Waterval-Utrecht 

20001 Mdantsane 04855 Wellington 

71625 Middledrift 78735 Windhoek Central 

12556 Middelburg (Eastern Cape) 38423 Witbank 

38296 Middelburg (Mpumalanga) 04995 Worcester 

83097 Odi/Mabopane 38156 Zonderwater B 


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Home language 

CODE HOME LANGUAGE CODE HOME LANGUAGE 

A Afrikaans SH Shona 

B Afrikaans/English SS Southern Sotho 

E English SP Spanish 

F French SW Swati 

D German TS Tsonga/Shangaan 

GR Greek TW Tswana 

HE Hebrew VE Venda 

IT Italian XH Xhosa 

NB Ndebele ZU Zulu 

ND Ndonga OA Other African languages 

NS Northern Sotho OF Other foreign languages 

PO 

Portuguese 

Population groups 

CODE POPULATION GROUP CODE POPULATION GROUP 

300X African 4006 Indian 

2003 Coloured 1007 White/Chinese 

9008 Other/Foreign National 

Occupation 

CODE OCCUPATION CODE OCCUPATION 

01015 Accountant/auditor 15121 Cook 

1334X Admin/spec secretaries 05002 Craftsman or related worker 

12424 Administration professional 12653 Creative/performing artist 

16128 Animal producers 12521 Database/network 

01023 Architect/quantity surveyor 19119 Domestic/hotel/office cleaner 

1821X Assemblers 17418 Electrical equipment installer/repairer 

17221 Blacksmiths/toolmakers 17426 Electronics/telecoms installer 

17124 Building finishers 12157 Electrotechnology engineer 

17116 Building frame trade work 0104X Engineer 

15156 Building/housekeeping superv 01228 Engineering/science technician 

13331 Business services agents 10006 Farm labourer/farm foreman 

18325 Car/Van/motorcycle driver 01058 Farm management advisor 

18139 Chemical/photographic operator 09008 Farmer/farm manager 

15318 Child care workers/teacher aid 12416 Finance professionals 

11045 Citizen force member 13315 Financial 

04006 Clerical or related worker 11029 Fireman 

14222 Client information workers 16225 Fishery workers/hunters/trap 

10111 Commissioned officer 19410 Food preparation assistants 

01031 Computer specialist 17515 Food related trade 

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Occupation 


18163 Food/related machine operator 1432X Material-recording/transport 15245 Other sales workers 

01066 Forestor/conservationist 01104 Mathematician 11436 Other service manager 

13021 Full-time student (elsewhere) 01147 Medical doctor/dentist 1818X Other stationary plant operator 

13013 Full-time student at Unisa 13218 

Medical/pharmaceutical 

technician 

12351 Other teaching professional 

17531 Garment/related trades work 18120 Metal proc/finishing operator 17132 Paint/building structure cleaner 

15148 Hairdressers/beauticians 19313 Mining/construction labourer 12246 Paramedical practitioners 

17310 Handicraft workers 13129 

Mining/constructrction 

supervisor 

11053 Permanent force member 

01163 Health technologist 18112 Mining/mineral plant operator 15326 Personal care health service 

18333 Heavy truck and bus drivers 16136 Mixed crop/animal producer 01139 Personnel officer 

01074 Home management advisor 18341 Mobile plant operators 11037 Police officer/detective 

1141X Hotel, restaurant manager 11061 National service trainee 12343 Primary school teacher 

12009 Housewife 10219 Non-commissioned officers 17329 Printing trades workers 

1351X 

ICT operator/User support 

technician 

30414 Not economically active 11010 Prison service worker 

11339 ICT service manager 14311 Numerical clerks 13137 Process control technicians 

01082 Jurist 01155 Nurses/dieticians 11347 Professional service manager 

14133 Keyboard operator 13226 

Nursing/midwifery assistant 

professional 

1107X 

Protection service (other) 

3021X Labour-disabled people 14001 Occupation not classified 19615 Refuse workers 

08001 Labourer (except farm) 17000 Occupation unknown 13358 Regulatory government 

19399 Labourer/mining/construction 07005 Operative (transport) 01171 Religious worker 

01201 Lecturer/professor 06009 Operator (except transport) 01260 Research worker not classified 

11118 Legislator/senior official 01120 Ops research/systems analyst 11428 Retail/wholesale trade manager 

01090 Librarian/archivist 10316 

Other armed forces 

occupations 

16004 Retired 

13145 Life science technician 14419 Other clerical support work 18147 Rubber/plastic/paper operator 

12130 Life sciences professional 1754X Other craft and related work 13323 Sales and purchasing agents 

02003 Manager/administrator 13250 

Other health associate 

professional 

0300X 

Sales worker 

11320 

Manufacturing/mining/ 

construction manager 

12262 Other health professional 12432 Sales/marketing/PR 

19321 Manufacturing labourer 15164 Other personal services work 0121X Secondary education teacher 

1611X 

Market gardeners/crop grower 


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Occupation 


14125 Secretary (general) 13528 Telecoms/broadcasting technician 

11088 Service worker (other) 14214 Teller/related clerk 

17213 Sheet/structural metal worker 18155 Textile/furniture/leather machine operator 

1835X Ships' deck crews/related 12238 Traditional/complementary medicine 

15229 Shop salesperson 13234 Traditional medical professional 

0118X Social scientist 1933X Transport and storage labour 

01198 Social/recreation worker 15113 Travel attendant/conductor/guide 

13420 Sports and fitness worker 15008 Unemployed 

15237 Store/market sales person 19127 Vehicle/window/laundry cleaner 

19526 Street vendor (excluding food) 12254 Veterinarian 

19518 Street/related service worker 13242 Veterinary technician/asstistant. 

16349 Subs fishers/hunters/trapper 01244 Vocational counsellor 

16314 Subsistence crop farmers 12327 Vocational education teacher 

16322 Subsistence livestock farmer 1513X Waiter/bartender 

16330 Subsistence mixed crop farmer 18171 Wood/paper plant operator 

01279 Technical worker (other) 17523 Wood treater/cabinet maker 

01236 Technician (other) 01252 Writer/artist/musician 

Economic sector 

CODE ECONOMIC SECTOR CODE ECONOMIC SECTOR 

01007 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 04006 Manufacturing 

08001 Business and Repair Services 02003 Mining 

0300X Construction 09008 

11215 Education – Primary or Preprimary 11401 

11223 Education – Secondary 11509 

11231 Education – Tertiary 05002 

Personal Services, including hotel and household 

services 

Professional and related services 

NOT listed elsewhere 

Public Administration – Public Service, Provincial 

Administration, City Councils, Municipalities, etc 

Transportation, Communication and other Public 

Utilities 

10006 Entertainment and Recreational Services 11304 Welfare and non-profit membership organizations 

07005 Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 06009 Wholesale and Retail Trade 

1110X Hospital and Health Services 11606 

NOT APPLICABLE (any sector not mentioned above, 

eg housewives, pensioners, unemployed, etc) 

Previous year activity 

CODE PREVIOUS YEAR ACTIVITY CODE PREVIOUS YEAR ACTIVITY 

08 Enrolled in a foreign post – secondary institution 02 Technikon student 

03 Higher Education College student 07 Unemployed 

98 Other activity 01 University student 

05 Secondary school student 99 Unknown activity 

04 Technical College student 06 Working in labour force 

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Nationality 

CODE COUNTRY CODE COUNTRY CODE COUNTRY CODE COUNTRY CODE COUNTRY 

1007 Algeria 1988 Senegal 1937 Mali 2941 Venezuela 5061 Fiji 

1015 South Africa 2003 Cuba 3204 Iran 295X Virgin Islands (British) 507X French Polynesia 

1112 Ivory Coast 2011 Argentina 3212 Iraq 2968 Virgin Islands (US) 5088 Guam 

1120 Namibia 202X Brazil 3220 Kazakhstan 3018 Israel 5096 Kiribati 

1139 Botswana 2038 Bolivia 3239 Jordan 3026 Armenia 510X Mariana Islands 

1147 Lesotho 2046 Chile 3247 Kuwait 3034 Azerbaijan 5118 Marshall Islands 

1155 Swaziland 2054 Colombia 3255 Kyrgyzstan 3042 Bahrain 5126 Micronesia 

1163 Zambia 2062 Dominica 3263 Lagos 3050 Georgia 5134 Nauru 

1171 Zimbabwe 2070 Dominican Republic 3271 Lebanon 3077 India 5142 New Caledonia 

118X Malawi 2089 Ecuador 328X Macau 3085 Indonesia 5150 Norfolk Island 

1198 Mauritius 2119 Anguilla 3301 Maldives 3107 Hong Kong 5169 Palau 

1201 Mozambique 2127 Antigua and Barbuda 3409 Mongolia 3123 Taiwan 5177 

Papua New 

Guinea 

121X Kenya 2135 Aruba 3506 Nepal 3131 Japan 5185 Solomon Islands 

1228 Zaire 2143 Bahamas 3514 Oman 314X Malaysia 4243 Estonia 

1236 Tanzania 2151 Barbados 3522 Pakistan 3158 Bangladesh 4251 Faroe Islands 

1244 Madagascar 216X Belize 3530 Philippines 3166 Brunei 426X Finland 

1252 Seychelles 2178 Bermuda 3549 Qatar 3174 Cambodia 4286 Gibraltar 

1260 Reunion 2186 Cayman Islands 3557 Russia 3182 China 4294 Guernsey 

1279 Angola 2194 Costa Rica 3565 Saudi Arabia 4146 Andorra 4340 Vatican City 

1287 Uganda 2208 USA 3573 Singapore 4154 Belarus 4359 Yugoslavia 

1295 Burundi 2216 Canada 3581 South Korea 4162 Bosnia 4405 Hungary 

1317 Comores 2232 Guyana 359X Sri Lanka 4170 Bulgaria 4448 Turkey 

1341 Congo 2240 El Salvador 3603 Syria 4189 Croatia 4456 Ukraine 

135X Gabon 2259 Greenland 3611 Tajikistan 4200 San Marino 4502 Iceland 

1384 Liberia 2267 Grenada 362X Thailand 4219 Slovakia 4529 Jersey 

1392 Rwanda 2275 Guadelope 3638 Turkmenistan 4227 Czech Republic 4537 Latvia 

1406 Benin 2283 Guatemala 3646 

United Arab 

Emirates 

4235 Denmark 4545 Liechtenstein 

1414 Burkina Faso 2291 Haiti 3654 Uzbekistan 4014 Austria 4553 Lithuania 

1422 Cameroon 2305 French Guiana 3662 Vietnam 4022 Belgium 4561 Luxemborg 

1430 Cape Verde 2402 Honduras 3670 Yemen 4030 France 457X Macedonia 

1449 

Central African 

Republic 

250X Jamaica 4006 Albania 4049 Greece 4588 Malta 

1457 Chad 2518 Martinique 2550 Nicaragua 4057 Ireland 4596 Moldova 

1465 Djibouti 2526 Mexico 2569 Panama 4065 Italy 460X Monaco 

1473 Egypt 2534 Montserrat 2577 Paraguay 4073 Netherlands 4707 Norway 

1481 Equatorial Guinea 2542 Netherlands Antilles 2585 Peru 4081 Portugal 4804 Poland 

149X Eritrea 1538 Sierra Leone 2593 Puerto Rico 409X Spain 4901 Romania 

1503 Ethiopia 1546 Tunisia 2607 Saint Lucia 4103 Switzerland 4995 Slovenia 

1511 Sudan 1562 Western Sahara 2704 Saint Vincent 4111 United Kingdom 5193 Tongo 

152X Togo 1600 Gambia 2801 St Kitts and Nevis 412X Germany 5207 Tuvalu 

1945 Mauritania 1708 Ghana 2909 Suriname 4138 Cyprus 5215 Vanuatu 

1953 Morocco 1805 Guinea 2917 Trinidad and Tobago 5010 Australia 5223 Wallis and Futuna 

1961 Niger 1902 Guinea-Bissau 2925 Turks and Caicos 5029 New Zealand 5231 Western Samoa 

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197X Nigeria 1929 Libya 2933 Uruguay 5053 Cook Islands 9997 No Information

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