MyRegistration2011 Masters Doctoral - University of South Africa
MyRegistration2011 Masters Doctoral - University of South Africa
MyRegistration2011 Masters Doctoral - University of South Africa
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Frequently asked questions<br />
How will Unisa communicate with me?<br />
Unisa provides all registered students with a free e-mail account known as myLife. Unisa will only<br />
use this e-mail address to communicate with you via e-mail. If you would prefer to use another<br />
e-mail address, please forward your myLife e-mails to that address so that Unisa can keep in touch<br />
with you (eg send you confirmation <strong>of</strong> your registration).<br />
Unisa will also send you SMSs when necessary and will use the cellphone number you provided at<br />
the point <strong>of</strong> registration. If you do not want to receive SMSs from Unisa, please contact the Unisa<br />
Contact Centre to cancel this service.<br />
What should I do if I need an academic record or credit certificate?<br />
Send an e-mail to study-info@unisa.ac.za to request a copy <strong>of</strong> your academic record or credit<br />
certificate. Remember to include your student number in the subject line <strong>of</strong> all e-mails.<br />
How long do I have to complete my qualification?<br />
Students registering at Unisa for the first time in 2011 or for the first time for a new qualification<br />
should take note <strong>of</strong> the following rules:<br />
Approved qualification duration<br />
Students must complete the qualification<br />
within a maximum period <strong>of</strong>:<br />
Structured/coursework master’s<br />
3 years<br />
Research master’s 4 years and a student may apply for (1)<br />
additional year<br />
<strong>Doctoral</strong> degree 5 years and a student may apply for (1)<br />
additional year<br />
NB: Please note that you have to register for<br />
a minimum <strong>of</strong> two academic years before<br />
submitting the thesis for examination.<br />
Can I transfer from another university to Unisa?<br />
Unisa accepts students from other Universities, except if the student was excluded / suspended<br />
from a prior Higher Education Institution (HEI) on grounds <strong>of</strong> misconduct. The student must<br />
provide Unisa with a declaration from the previous <strong>University</strong> that they did not submit their<br />
master’s/doctoral dissertation/thesis for examination at that <strong>University</strong>. The application is still<br />
subject to the admission process as set out in this brochure.<br />
Can I register with Unisa and another university simultaneously?<br />
Unisa will accept you on condition that the study unit(s) registered at Unisa is registered for<br />
non-degree purposes, and that you have written permission from the other university allowing<br />
such concurrent registration. You will be required to submit the written permission from the<br />
other university with your application.<br />
May I register for study units for non-degree purposes (NDP)<br />
concurrently with the master’s or doctoral degree?<br />
Students may register for two undergraduate modules or for one honours or master’s paper<br />
or the corresponding number <strong>of</strong> modules on the same level for NDP. However, students must<br />
comply with the minimum admission requirements for the NDP papers/modules and the<br />
application for NDP must reach Unisa at least 3 weeks before the closing date for registration for<br />
the NDP paper/module.<br />
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