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35 College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Degree of Master of Arts (MA) in the following subjects: Environmental Management 40 Environmental Science 40 Geography 41 Degree of Master in Consumer Science (MCS) 40 Degree of Master Human Ecology (MHEC) 41 Degree of Master of Science (MSc) in the following subjects: Agriculture 40 Environmental Management 40 Environmental Science 40 Geography 41 Life Sciences 42 Degree of Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (DLitt et Phil) in the following subjects: Environmental Management 40 Environmental Science 40 Geography 41 Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the following subjects: Environmental Management 40 Environmental Science 40 Geography 41 VOCATIONALLY ORIENTED QUALIFICATIONS Magister Technologiae (MTech) in the following subjects: Horticulture 41 Nature Conservation 41 College of Economic and Management Sciences Degree of Master of Arts (MA) in the following subjects: Economics 44 Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45 Public Administration 46 Degree of Master of Commerce (MCom) in the following subjects: Accounting 43 Auditing 43 Business Management 44 Economics 44 Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45 Logistics 46 Public Administration 46 Quantitative Management 47 Tourism 47 Transport Economics 47 Degree of Master of Administration (MAdmin) in the following subjects: Business Management 44 Economics 44 Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45 Logistics 46 Public Administration 46 Quantitative Management 47 Transport Economics 47 Degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA) 48 Degree of Master of Business Leadership (MBL) 49 Degree of Master of Accounting Science (MCompt) 43 Degree of Master of Accounting Science in Taxation (MCompt) 47 Degree of Master of Public Administration (MPA) 46 Degree of Master of Science (MSc) in the following subject: Operations Research 46 Degree of Doctor in Accounting Science 43 Degree of Doctor of Administration (DAdmin) in the following subjects: Business Management 44 Consulting Psychology 44 Economics 44 Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45 Public Administration 46 Quantitative Management 47 Transport Economics 47 Degree of Doctor in Accounting Science (DCompt) 43 Degree of Doctor of Business Leadership (DBL) 50 Degree of Doctor of Commerce (DCom) in the following subjects: Accounting 43 Auditing 43 Business Management 44 Consulting Psychology 44 Economics 44 Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45 Logistics 46 Public Administration 46 Quantitative Management 47 Tourism 47 Transport Economics 47 Degree of Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (DLitt et Phil) in the following subject: Consulting Psychology 44 Economics 44 Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45 Public Administration 46 Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45 Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Phil) in the following subject: Consulting Psychology 44 Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the following subjects: Consulting Psychology 44 Operations Research 46 Degree of Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) 46 VOCATIONALLY ORIENTED QUALIFICATIONS Magister Technologiae (MTech) in the following subjects: Business Administration 43 Cost and Management Accounting 44 Human Resource Development 45 Marketing 46 Public Management 47 Qualifications 35 35
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College of Agriculture andEnvironmental SciencesDegree of Master of Arts (MA) in the following subjects:

Environmental Management 40Environmental Science 40Geography 41Degree of Master in Consumer Science (MCS) 40Degree of Master Human Ecology (MHEC) 41

Degree of Master of Science (MSc) in the following subjects:

Agriculture 40Environmental Management 40Environmental Science 40Geography 41Life Sciences 42

Degree of Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (DLitt et Phil) in the following subjects:

Environmental Management 40Environmental Science 40Geography 41

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the following subjects:

Environmental Management 40Environmental Science 40Geography 41

VOCATIONALLY ORIENTED QUALIFICATIONSMagister Technologiae (MTech) in the following subjects:

Horticulture 41Nature Conservation 41

College of Economic andManagement Sciences

Degree of Master of Arts (MA) in the following subjects:

Economics 44Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45

Public Administration 46

Degree of Master of Commerce (MCom) in the following subjects:

Accounting 43Auditing 43Business Management 44Economics 44Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45Logistics 46Public Administration 46Quantitative Management 47Tourism 47Transport Economics 47

Degree of Master of Administration (MAdmin) in the following subjects:

Business Management 44Economics 44Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45Logistics 46Public Administration 46Quantitative Management 47Transport Economics 47

Degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA) 48Degree of Master of Business Leadership (MBL) 49Degree of Master of Accounting Science (MCompt) 43Degree of Master of Accounting Science in Taxation (MCompt) 47Degree of Master of Public Administration (MPA) 46

Degree of Master of Science (MSc) in the following subject:

Operations Research 46Degree of Doctor in Accounting Science 43

Degree of Doctor of Administration (DAdmin) in the following subjects:

Business Management 44Consulting Psychology 44Economics 44Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45Public Administration 46Quantitative Management 47Transport Economics 47Degree of Doctor in Accounting Science (DCompt) 43Degree of Doctor of Business Leadership (DBL) 50

Degree of Doctor of Commerce (DCom) in the following subjects:

Accounting 43 Auditing 43Business Management 44Consulting Psychology 44Economics 44Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45Logistics 46Public Administration 46Quantitative Management 47Tourism 47Transport Economics 47

Degree of Doctor of Literature and Philosophy

(DLitt et Phil) in the following subject:

Consulting Psychology 44Economics 44Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45Public Administration 46Industrial and Organisational Psychology 45

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Phil)

in the following subject:

Consulting Psychology 44

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

in the following subjects:

Consulting Psychology 44Operations Research 46

Degree of Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) 46

VOCATIONALLY ORIENTED QUALIFICATIONSMagister Technologiae (MTech) in the following subjects:

Business Administration 43Cost and Management Accounting 44Human Resource Development 45Marketing 46Public Management 47

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College of Human SciencesEducation

Degree of Master of Education (MEd)in the following subjects:

Adult Education 52Comparative Education 52Curriculum Studies 53Didactics 53Education Management 54Environmental Education 55Guidance and Counseling 55History of Education 55Inclusive Education 56Mathematics Education 56Natural Science Education 57Philosophy of Education 57Psychology of Education 57Socio-education 58

Degree of Master of Education with specialisation in:

Adult Education 52Comparative Education 52Curriculum Studies 53Early Childhood Development 53Environmental Education 55History of Education 55Inclusive Education 56Mathematics Education 56Natural Science Education 57Open and Distance Learning 57Philosophy of Education 57Psychology of Education 57Socio-education 58

Degree of Doctor of Education in the following subjects:

Comparative Education 52Curriculum Studies 53Didactics 53Education Management 54History of Education 55Psychology of Education 57Philosophy of Education 57Inclusive Education 56Socio-education 58

Theology

Degree of Master of Theology (MTh) in the following subjects:

Christian Spirituality 60Church History 60Missiology 61Missiology – with specialisation in Urban Ministry 61New Testament 62Old Testament 62Practical Theology 63Practical Theology with specialisation in Pastoral Theology 63Religious Studies 63Systematic Theology 63Theological Ethics 64Theological Ethics with specialisation in Leadership in Context 64

Degree of Doctor of Theology (DTh) in the following subjects:

Christian Spirituality 60Church History 60Missiology 61

Missiology – with specialisation in Urban Ministry 61New Testament 62Old Testament 62Practical Theology 63Practical Theology with specialisation in Pastoral Theology 63Religious Studies 63Systematic Theology 63Theological Ethics 64

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social Sciences

Degree of Master of Imformation Science (MInf) 69Degree of Master of Musicology (MMus) 70Degree of Master of Public Health (MPH) 72Degree of Master in Visual Arts (MVA) 76Degree of Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology 66

Degree of Master of Arts (MA) in the following subjects:

African Languages 65 African Politics 65Afrikaans 65Ancient History 65Ancient Near Eastern Studies 59Anthropology 65Applied Linguistics 66Arabic 59Archaeology 66Art History 66Biblical Archaeology 59Biblical Studies (Old Testament) 59Biblical Studies (New Testament) 59Classical Studies (Ancient History, Classical Culture, Greek, Latin) 66Communication 67Development Studies 67English 68French 68German 68Health Studies 68History 69Information Science 69International Politics 69Islamic Studies 60Italian 69Judaica 61Linguistics 70Linguistics with specialisation in Translation Studies 76Modern Hebrew 62Musicology 70Philosophy 71Politics 71Portuguese 71Psychology 71Religious Studies 63Romance Languages with specialisation in two languages (French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish) 73Russian 73Semitic Languages (Classical Hebrew) 64Sociolinguistics 74Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS 74Sociology 75Spanish 75Theory of literature 75

Degree of Master of Arts in Social Science (MA(SS)) in the following subjects:

Development Studies 67Psychology 71Social Work 74Sociology 75

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Degree of Doctor of Musicology (DMus) 70

Degree of Doctor of Literature and Philosophy in the following subjects:African Languages 65 African Politics 65Afrikaans 65Ancient History 65Ancient Near Eastern Studies 59Anthropology 65Applied Linguistics 66Arabic 59Archaeology 66Art History 66Biblical Archaeology 59Biblical Studies (Old Testament) 59Biblical Studies (New Testament) 59Classical Studies (Ancient History, Classical Culture, Greek, Latin) 66Communication 67Development Studies 67English 68French 68German 68Health Studies 68History 69Information Science 69International Politics 69Islamic Studies 60Italian 69Judaica 61Linguistics 70Linguistics with specialisation in Translation Studies 76Modern Hebrew 62Musicology 70Philosophy 71Politics 71Portuguese 71Psychology 71Religious Studies 63Romance Languages (French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish) 73Russian 73Semitic Languages (Classical Hebrew) 64Sociolinguistics 74Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS 74Sociology 75Spanish 75Theory of literature 75

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil)in the following subjects:

Consulting Psychology 44Development Studies 67Psychology 72Social work 74Sociology 75

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)in the following subjects:

Consulting Psychology (PhD) 44Psychology (PhD) 72

Degree of Doctor of Administration in the following subject:

Development Studies 67

College of LawSchool of Criminal Justice

Degree of Master of Arts in the following subjects:

Criminology 101Penology 102Police Science 102

VOCATIONALLY ORIENTED QUALIFICATIONSMagister Technologiae (MTech) in the following subjects: Correctional Services Management 101Forensic Investigation 101Policing 102Security Management 103

Degree of Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (DLitt et Phil)in the following subjects:

Criminology 101Penology 102Police Science 102

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil)in the following subjects:

Criminology 101

School of Criminal Justice

Degree of Master of Laws (LLM) in the following areas of specialisation:Banking Law 77Commercial Law 78Corporate Law 79Constitutional and International Law 80Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure 82Family Law 84Fundamental Rights 85General 96Indigenous Law 86Information Technology Law 87Insurance Law 88Intellectual Property Law 89International Economic Law 90Jurisprudence 91Labour Law 93Mercantile Law 95The Legal Aspects of HIV/AIDS 94Private Law 97Property Law 99Tax Law 100

Degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) in the following subjects:

Constitutional and International Law 81Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure 83Indigenous Law 86Jurisprudence 92Mercantile Law 95Private Law 98

College of Science Engineering and Technology

Degree of Master of Arts (MA) in the following subject:

Mathematics 106

Degree Master in Commerce (MCom) in the following subject:

Statistics 108

Degree of Master of Science (MSc) in the following subjects:

Applied Mathematics 104 Astronomy 104Chemistry 104Computer Science 105Information Systems 106Mathematics 106Physics 107Statistics 108

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Degree of Master of Science in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (MSc (MSTE)) in the following subjects:

Astronomy Education 104Chemistry Education 105Computing Education 106Life Sciences Education 107Mathematics Education 107Physics Education 108Science Education 108Statistics Education 109Technology Education 109

VOCATIONALLY ORIENTED QUALIFICATIONSMagister Technologiae (MTech) in the following subjects: Chemical Engineering 104Electrical Engineering 106Information Technology 106

Degree of Doctor of Commerce (DCom) in the following subject:

Statistics 108

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the following subjects:

Applied Mathematics 104Astronomy 104Chemistry 104Computer Science 105Information Systems 106Mathematics 106Physics 107Statistics 108

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (PhD (MSTE)) in the following subjects:

Astronomy Education 104Chemistry Education 105Computing Education 106Life Sciences Education 107Mathematics Education 107Physics Education 108Science Education 108Statistics Education 109Technology Education 109

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (PhD (MSTE)) in the following subjects:

Astronomy Education 104Chemistry Education 105Computing Education 106Life Sciences Education 107Mathematics Education 107Physics Education 108Science Education 108Statistics Education 109Technology Education 109

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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code (SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the Research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Agriculture

Department of Agriculture, Animal Health and Hunam Ecology

MSc

Honours degree or a Postgraduate Diploma or a 4 year degree in agriculture or a related field.

An average of 60% is required

Repeaters onlyDissertation

97721 DISAGRG Dissertation

Unisa does not offer a doctoral degree in Agriculture as yet, but it is envisaged that the PhD in Agriculture will be introduced as soon as ministerial approval is received.

On completion of the master’s degree students may apply for either the PhD degree in Environmental Management or in Environmental Science depending on the topic of their research.

NEW:Research proposal module and a dissertation

98003 MPAAE90 Research proposal module DFAGR91 Dissertation

Consumer Science

Department of Life and Consumer Science

MCS An Honours degree in the core discipline or equivalent degree An average of 60% is required

Repeaters only Dissertation and a scientific article

07749 DIS449T

NEW:Research proposal module, a dissertation and a scientific article

98014 MPLCS90 Research proposal module DFCON91 Dissertation

Environmental management

Department of Environmental Science

MSc A BSc Honours degree A BA Honours degree (In a related field)

Repeaters only dissertation and a scientific article

97462 (MSc) DIS462Q

MA 97446 (MA) DIS446Q

MSc NEW:Research proposal module, a dissertation and a scientific article

98001(MSc) MPENV90 Research proposal module DFENM91(MSc)

MA 98019 (MA) MPENV90 Research proposal moduleDFENM92(MA)

PhD DLitt et Phil

An MSc degree An MA degree (In a related field)

Repeaters only A thesis and a scientific article

97500(PhD)97489 (Dlitt)

DIS447RDIS4895

NEW:Research proposal module, a Thesis and a scientific article

98006(PhD)98007(Dlitt)

DPENV00 Research proposal moduleTFENM01 (PhD)TFENM02 (Dlitt)

Environmental Science

Department of Environmental Science

MSc MA

A BSc Honours degree A BA Honours degree (In a related field)

Repeaters only A dissertation

97470(MSc)97454(MA)

DIS470Q DIS454Q

NEW:Research proposal module a dissertation

98002 (MSc)98008(MA)

MPENV90 Research proposal module DFENS91(MSc) DFENS92(MA)

PhDDLitt et Phil

An MSc degree An MA degree(In a related field)

Repeaters only A dissertation

97519 (PhD)97497 (Dlitt)

DIS448S DIS4975

NEW:Research proposal module and a dissertation

98009(PhD)98010(Dlitt) DPENV00 Research

proposal module TFENS01(PhD) TFENS02 (Dlitt)

Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code (SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the Research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Geography

Department of Geography

MSc MA

A BSc Honours degree or a BA Honours degree in Geography or a related field

Repeaters onlyA dissertation and a scientific article

06483(MSc)06130 (MA)

DIS648Y DIS613M

NEW:Research proposal module a dissertation a scientific article

98004(MSC)98011 (MA)

MPGGR90 Research proposal module DFGGR91(MSc) DFGGR92(MA)

PhD DLitt et Phil

An MSc degree An MA degreein Geography or a related field

Repeaters onlyA dissertation and a scientific article

0846X(PHD)08125 (Dlitt)

DIS8466DIS812S

NEW:Research proposal module, a dissertation and a scientific article

98012(PHD)98013 (Dlitt)

DPGGR00 Research proposal moduleTFGGR01(PhD) TFGGR02(DLitt)

Horticulture

Department of Environmental Science

MTech A BTech in Horticulture or equivalent degree with an average of 65% on 4th year level and 3 years working experience in the field

Repeaters only A dissertation

MTHOT HOR501M Written proof of 3 years working experience in the field must be submitted.

NEW:Research proposal module and a dissertation

98017 MPENV90 Research proposal moduleDFHOR91

Human Ecology

Department of Agriculture, Animal Health and Human Ecology

MHE An Honours degree in the core discipline with an average of 60%ora 4 year degree in a related field (e.g. Hospitality or Food service)

Repeaters only 7 modules, a research proposal module and a dissertation of limited scope

07323 1st year

HE7501L Theory and practice

HE7502M Research methodology

HE7503N Programme Management

HE7504P Community Resource Management

HE7510M Food security and HIV/AIDS

AG7511K Sustainable agricultural Resource Allocation

2nd year

HE80019 Research Proposal module

HE8003B Research paper

HE8002A Dissertation of limited scope

No new registrations from 2011.

2011 is the last year that the modules will be offered Students will have until 2014 to complete degree

Duration: 2 years minimum

HE7502 is a prerequisite for HE80019HE80019 is a prerequisite for HE8002A

Students do not have to take all 6 papers in their 1st year, but it is recommended that they register for HE7501L and HE7502M in their 1st year of study

Students are advised to apply for the masters degree in Life Sciences, Consumer Science or Agriculture

College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code (SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the Research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Life Sciences

Department of Life and Consumer Science

MSc A BSc Honours degree with and average of 60% in e.g. Zoology. Botany, Microbiology, Genetics etc.

Repeaters only A dissertation and a Scientific article

09687 DIS512H

NEW:Research proposal module, a dissertationand a scientific article

98016 MPLCS90 Research proposal module

DFLSC91

Nature Conservation

Department of Environmental Science

MTech BTech in Nature Conservation with an average of 65% for the 4th level subjects and at least 3 years working experience in the field

Repeaters onlyA dissertation

MTNAT RPN501M You are required to submit full syllabi of 4th level courses if you do not hold a BTech degree in Nature conservation. Certified copy of written proof of at least 3 years working experience indicating the nature of experience in the field must be submitted.

NEW:Research proposal module and a dissertation

98018 MPENV90 Research proposal module

DFNAT91

College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the Research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Accounting MCom BCom Honours degree (in Accounting)

A dissertation 06106 DIS610J Can only be conferred as MCom degree. Indicate whether you wish to specialise in either Financial accounting, Management Accounting or Taxation. From 2012 this degree will be replaced with an MPhil degree.

DCom MCom degree(in Accounting)

A thesis and a scientific article

08109 DIS810Q Indicate whether you wish to specialise in either Financial accounting, Management Accounting or Taxation.Copy of masters dissertation/thesis must be submitted with application.From 2012 this degree will be replaced with a PhD degree.

Accounting Science

MCompt BCompt Honours degree

A dissertation 06122 DIS612L From 2012 this degree will be replaced with an MPhil degree.

DCompt MCompt degree A thesis and a scientific article

08737 DIS873A From 2012 this degree will be replaced by a PhD degree.Copy of masters dissertation/thesis must be submitted with application.

Auditing MCom BCom Honours degree (in Auditing)

A dissertation and a scientific article

06092 DIS609R From 2012 this degree will be replaced with an MPhil degree.

DCom MCom(in Auditing)

A thesis and a scientific article

08095 DIS809X Copy of masters dissertation/thesis must be submitted with application.From 2012 this degree will be replaced with a PhD degree.

Business Administration

MTech BTech Business Administration or a 4 year business related qualification with 3 years managerial work experience

5 modules/papers and a dissertation of limited scope

MTBAD 3 core modules STM501B Strategic Management V OBE461V Organisational Behaviour IV RME101Q Research Methodology and any 2 of :PMN501B Project Management V QMN501B Quality Management MNT501B Management of Technology andRBA501M Dissertation of limited scope

No new registrations from 2011. Current students must complete the qualification by the end of 2015.

Students are required to submit a letter written by the employer confirming proof of 3 years managerial work experience with the application.

A STUDENT MUST PROPOSE A POSSIBLE TOPIC BEFORE ADMISSION CAN BE CONSIDERED

College of Economic and Management Sciences

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College of Economic and Management Sciences

Subjects Degree Admission requirements Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the Research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Business Management

MAdmin MCom

BAdmin Honours degreeBCom Honours degree “an honours degree means a study of four years (no practical year is regarded as an academic year)”(in Business Management with an average of 60% and the major must include a paper on Strategic Management)

A dissertation and a scientific article

0755207544

DIS7554 DIS7543

DAdminDCom

MAdmin degree MCom degree

(In Business Management with an average of 65%)

A thesis and a scientific article

0955509547

DIS955B DIS954A

Copy of masters dissertation/thesis must be submitted with application.

Consulting Psychology

DLitt et PhilDPhilDComDAdminPhD

MA MA(SS)MComMAdminMScin Psychology or Industrial and Organisational Psychology

A thesis and a scientific article

and

a compulsory 6-8 week of practical work in Pretoria

09199 09202 09210 09229 0927X

DIS504H DIS506K DIS507L DIS508M DIS509N

BY SELECTIONNote that only students who are registered Psychologists (Clinical, Educational and Industrial) with consulting experience in an organisation may apply. You are required to contact Ms MM Mahlangu on (012) 4298003 for special application forms. Your special application form must reach the Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology before 15 November.

From 2012 the degree will change to a PhD degree.

Cost and Management Accounting

MTech BTech with a Research Methodology module

A dissertation MTCOS CMA591M

Economics MAMAdminMCom

BA Honours degree B Admin HonoursBCom Honours degree (In Economics with 60% average)

A dissertation 061730709906084

DIS617R DIS709U DIS608Q

A title and a research proposal must be submitted with applicationStudents with less than 60% average may apply as the Department will indicate which Honours papers must be repeated for NDP to improve the average to 60%

Dlitt et PhilDAdminDCom

MA degree MAdmin MCom (In Economics with 60% average)

A thesis 081680801X08087

DIS816W DIS801P DIS808W

A title and a research proposal must be submitted with applicationCopy of masters dissertation/thesis must be submitted with application

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College of Economic and Management Sciences

Subjects Degree Admission requirements Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

Research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Human Resource Development

MTech BTech in Human Resource Development with an average of 60%and 7 years experience in training management/HRM

3 Papers and a Research Project(A dissertation of limited scope)

MTHRD STM501B Strategic Management V TDS501H Training and Development Strategies V RME501H Research Methodology V and HRD591M Research Project

No new registrations are accepted for this degree from 2010. Current students have until the end of 2011 to complete the coursework and until 2012 to complete the degree.

Industrial and Organisational Psychology

( 2 options are available on master’s level)

MAMAdmin MCom

BA Honours degreeBAdmin Honours degree BCom Honours degree

(Industrial Psychology with 60% average.)

A dissertation and a scientific article

(Option 2)

075280708006076

DIS7496 DIS7485 DIS7474

Although an average of 60% is required to be admitted, students with less than 60% may apply and the Department will indicate which modules they have to redo for Non Degree Purposes (NDP) to obtain an average of 60%. From 2012 this degree will change to an MCom degree only.

MA BA Honours degree in Industrial Psychology

Theory and Practical’s and a dissertation of limited scope and a scientific article

(Option 1)

07528 1st year TPIPSY9 Theory and Practical2nd year DIS752X Dissertation of limited scope

Students must apply directly at the Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology before 1 September.Note that students have to do an Internship of 12 months at an approved Institution to qualify for registration at the Professions Board after TPIPSY9 (Theory and practical) has been completed.

From 2012 this degree will change to an MPhil.

MAdmin BAdmin Honours degree in Industrial Psychology

07080 1st year TPIPSY9 Theory and Practical2nd year DIS708T Dissertation of limited scope

MCom BCom Honours degree in Industrial Psychology

06076 1st year TPIPSY9 Theory and Practical2nd year DIS607P Dissertation of limited scope

DLitt et PhilDAdminDCom

A MA degreeA MAdmin degreeA MCom degree (in Industrial Psychology with 60% average)

A thesis and a scientific article

093690800108079

DIS9368 DIS800N DIS807V

Students must submit a copy of their master’s dissertation when applying for admission.

This degree will change to a PhD degree in 2012.

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College of Economic and Management Sciences

Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

Research proposal module is a prerequisite for the

research component.

Logistics MAdmin MCom

BAdmin HonoursBCom Honours degree

A dissertation 0776507757

DIS776A DIS7759

DCom MCom A thesis 09989 DIS998N Students must submit a copy of their master’s dissertation when applying for admission.

Marketing MTech NHDip/BTech Marketing degree or an equivalent degree with an average of 60% for MANG301A and MAR4M2Z

A dissertation MTMAR MAR591M No new registrations are accepted for this degree from 2009.

Students have until 2015 to complete the degree.

Operations Research

MSc BSc Honours degree in Operations Research

Repeaters only2 papers, a dissertation of limited scope and a scientific article

06610 Choose any 2 from MOPKOMD Combinatorial Analysis & HeuristicsMOPOPT4 Optimisation Theory MOPSP1R Special topic 1MOPSP2S Special topic 2And DIS661V Dissertation of limited scope

No new registrations are accepted for this degree from 2011.

NEW:A dissertation

97993 DISOPS1

PhD MSc degree in Operations Research

A thesis and a scientific article

08591 DIS859C Students must submit a copy of their master’s dissertation when applying for admission.

Public Administration

MA MAdmin MCom

BA Honours degree BAdmin HonoursBCom Honours degree(in Public Administration)

A dissertation 063190711097527

DIS631P DIS711NDISPAMC

DLitt et Phil DAdmin DCom

MAMAdminMCom(in Public Administration)

A thesisA reading programme or proof of a publication may be required before registration

083030803697535

DIS830U DIS803RDISPADC

Students must submit a copy of their master’s dissertation when applying for admission.

DPA Masters of Public Administration (MPA) or a corresponding degree at another University

A thesis A reading programme or proof of a publication may be required

08974 DIS897J

MPA Bachelor’s degree with Public Administration or Municipal Government and Administration as a major subject

Written proof of at least 3 years appropriate work experience

Repeaters only8 Papers and a dissertation of limited scope

07056 HFILPAK Theory of Science and Public Administration HPERSAK Public and Municipal Personnel Administration and Management HRFINSE Management of Public and Municipal Finance HORSTEH Study of organisations and the Public sector HBEBEP3 Planning and Policy Analysis in the Public Sector HOPBESV Management and the Public Sector Administration HARBVHK Labour relations and the Public Sector HPOLPSQ Politics in the Public Sector andDIS705Q Dissertation of limited scope

Current students must note that all papers must be completed by 2013.

Students who do not complete their course work by the end of 2013 transfer to the BAdmin honours degree in public administration in 2014.

Students who have completed their course work but not the dissertation of limited scope transfer to the new MPA dissertation of limited scope in 2014.

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College of Economic and Management Sciences

Subjects Degree Admission requirements Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

Research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Public Management

MTechOption 1

BTech degree in Public Management with a Research Methodology paper on 4th year level

Repeaters onlyA dissertation

MTPBM RPM501M No new registrations from 2011.

Students who are registered for this qualification have until the end of 2011 to complete the qualification. Students who do not complete, transfer to the MAdmin degree in Public Administration from 2012.

MTech Option 2

BTech/National Diploma in a related field or in Public Management and a Research Methodology paper on 4th year level and

written proof of at least 5 years experience in a supervisory/managerial position in the public sector

Repeaters only 6 papers and a dissertation of limited scope

MTPUB Any 6: PPA511P Policy Stud V COG501P Co-operative Governance V PUD501P Public Service Delivery V PMN511P Project Management PHR501P Public Human Resource Managment V LEA501P Leadership V PFM501P Public Financial Management V andMDS501M Dissertation of limited scope

Current students have until 2011 to complete the coursework component of the curriculum. This qualification will be replaced by a new MPA degree. Students who do not complete their coursework, transfer relevant credits to the new MPA from 2012. Students who completed their coursework but not the dissertation of limited scope, transfer to the new MPA dissertation of limited scope from 2012.

Quantitative Management

MAdminMCom

BAdmin HonoursBCom Honours degree in Quantitative Management

Repeaters only2 papers and a dissertation of limited scope

0751X07501

Choose 2 papers from the following: MOPKOMD Combinatorial Analysis & Heuristics MOPOPT4 Optimisation TheoryMOPSP1R Special topic 1MOPSP2S Special topic 2and DIS750V Dissertation of limited scope

No new registrations from 2011.

NEW:A dissertation

97994 DISQMT1

DAdmin DCom

MAdmin MCom degree in Quantitative Management

A thesis 091480913X

DISQMAWDISQTMT

No new registrations from 2011 for the DAdmin degree and have until 2012 to complete the degree.

Taxation MCompt BCom or BCompt degree plus the Higher diploma in Taxation, plus the Postgraduate certificate in Advanced Taxation with an average of 65%

Repeaters only 8 assignments and a dissertation of limited scope

07773 DIS777B No new registrations will be accepted from 2010. Current students have until 2011 to complete the degree.

Tourism MCom BCom Honours degree in Tourism

A dissertation 07781 DIS778C

DCom MCom degree in Tourism A thesis 09784 DIS978J

Transport Economics

MAdminMCom

BAdmin Honours BCom degree Honours(in Transport Economics)

A dissertation 0715307161

DIS715S DIS716T

DAdminDCom

MAdminMCom(in Transport Economics)

A thesis 0902408958

DIS902T DIS895G

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The Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL)

Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the Research proposal module

is a prerequisite for the research component.

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

MBA A student must hold:(1) a three-year recognised Bachelor’s degree with 360 SAQA credits; and(2) have had at least three years’ appropriate work experience; and(3) have access to a computer and the Internet. The minimumhardware requirements are as follows:Pentium III (500 MHz); SVGA monitor (1026x728); CD-ROM (32 X speed); 128 MB RAM; Windows XP; 500 MB hard disk space; mouse; keyboard, etc. Other requirements are Microsoft Office,Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer 6 or higher and the internetconnectivity should be at least 56 Kbps; and(4) submit a personal letter providing reasons for wishing to enroll for the MBA.

1. A student must register for all the prescribed papers of the year of study concerned.2. Students failing three or more papers in the first academic yearwill not be allowed to continue with the MBA degree.3. Students failing three or more papers during their second year must register for the outstanding papers and cannot proceed to the third year unless they comply with rule 4.4. Students are allowed to register for the prescribed papers of thethird year if they don’t have more than two papers outstandingfrom previous years.5. A student repeating any paper will be required to follow the current year’s curriculum.6. Students have a maximum of six years to complete the MBA degree curriculum

97837 The curriculum is as follows and refers to year modules

FIRST YEARMBA5911 : The context of managementMBA5912 : The practice of managementMBA5913 : Improving performanceMBA5914 : Managing projects and changeMBA5915 : Introduction to research

SECOND YEARMBA5921 : Strategy formulationMBA5922 : Strategy implementationMBA5923 : Financial managementMBA5924 : Financial strategyMBA5925 : The Company Research Project

THIRD YEARMBA5931 : Field studyMBA5932 : Research reporttwo papers from the following electives:MBA5936 : Marketing in a complex worldMBA5935 : Creativity, innovation and changeMBA5933 : Managing knowledgeMBA5937 : International financial managementMBA5934 : Technology management

(i) The student’s academic record will also be considered.(ii) These are minimum admission requirements. Only a limited number of students are selected each year and it can happen that a student who complies with all the above-mentioned requirements will not be admitted in a particular year.(iii) Students must apply before 15 May for selection. The closing date for registration is 15 July. (iv) The GSBL may institute additional selection criteria as deemed necessary.All papers will not necessarily be offered each year.

Completion of curriculum1. A student must register for all the prescribed papers of the year of study concerned.2. Students failing three or more papers in the first academic year will not be allowed to continue with the MBA degree.3. Students failing three or more papers during their second year must register for the outstanding papers and cannot proceed to the third year unless they comply with rule 4.4. Students are allowed to register for the prescribed papers of the third year if they don’t have more than two papers outstanding from previous years.5. A student repeating any paper will be required to follow the current year’s curriculum.6. Students have a maximum of six years to complete the MBA degree curriculum

ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMINATION ADMISSION1. All assignments are compulsory and must be submitted electronically on the electronic delivery system (eds) of the GSBL before or on the due dates.2. Students are required to obtain a year-mark of at least 40% in order to gain admission to the examination in the paper concerned.

EXAMINATION1. In all the papers the weight of the year mark is 40% and that of the written examination 60% of the final mark.2. The pass mark for a paper in all the years is 50%. The pass mark for an aegrotat, special or supplementary examination is also 50%.3. The year mark will only be taken into consideration when an aegrotat or special examination is written and not in the case of a supplementary examination.4. To qualify for a supplementary examination, a candidate must obtain an examination mark of at least 40% (subminimum) and a final mark of at least 45%.5. Supplementary, special and aegrotat examinations may be granted, subject to the conditions set out in my Rules @ Unisa.6. To be awarded the degree with distinction, a candidate must obtain an average of at least 75% in the second and the third years combined.Paper and research report credits in the third yearResearch report……………………………60 creditsField study……………………………………12 creditsTwo electives………………………………24 credits

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The Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL)

Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the Research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Masters of Business Leadership (MBL)

MBL 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; and(3) have access to a computer and the Internet. The minimum hardware requirements are as follows: Pentium III (500 MHz); SVGA monitor (1026x728); CD-ROM (32X speed); 128 MB RAM; Windows XP; 500 MB hard disk space; mouse; keyboard, etc. Other requirements are Microsoft Office,Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer 6 or higher and the Internet connectivity should be at least 56 Kbps; and(4) submit a personal letter providing reasons for wishing to enrol for the MBL; and(5) join a study group consisting of a minimum of five students from the first year of study.(6) The GSBL forms the study groups and appoints a study group leader for each study group who will be the contact person between the group and the GSBL. Should it be impossibleto form a local group, students will be assigned to a virtualgroup. A student’s enrolment is accepted on these conditions.

1. A student must register for all the prescribed papers of the year of study concerned.2. Students failing three papers in the first academic year will not be allowed to continue with the MBL degree.3. Students failing three or more papers during their second yearmust register for the outstanding papers and cannot proceed tothe third year unless they comply with rule 4.4. Students are allowed to register for the prescribed papers of thethird year if they don’t have more than two papers outstandingfrom previous years.5. A student repeating any paper will be required to follow thecurrent year’s curriculum.6. Students have a maximum of six years to complete the MBLDegree curriculum

0605X The curriculum is as follows and refers to year modules

FIRST YEARMBL911K : Human resource management and employmentrelationsMBL912L : Operations managementMBL913M : Marketing managementMBL914N : Financial and management accountingMBL915P : Strategic managementMBL916Q : Economics and the global business environment

SECOND YEARMBL921M : Leadership and organisational dynamicsMBL922N : Strategic financial managementMBL923P : Strategy dynamics and international businessMBL924Q : Information resource managementMBL925R : Business researchMBL926S : Business ethics

THIRD YEARMBLREPP : A research reportMBLEPMY: A compulsory year module: Executive projectmanagement and a field studyOne elective module chosen from the list belowNBAll the elective papers will not necessarily be off ered each year.MBL93AR : Change managementMBL93BS : Managing and resolving employment relations issuesMBL93CT : Corporate governanceMBL93DU : Corporate strategic managementMBL93EV : Advanced financial managementMBL93FW : Advanced financial systemsMBL93GX : E-business and technology managementMBL93HY : Supply chain managementMBL93J4 : Advanced marketing

(i) The student’s academic record will also be considered. (ii) These are minimum admission requirements. Only a limited number of students are selected each year and it can happen that a student who complies with all the above-mentioned requirements will not be admitted in a particular year.(iii) Students must apply before 5 November for selection. The closing date for registration is 15 January.(iv) The Graduate School of Business Leadership may institute additional selection criteria as deemed necessary.

ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMINATION ADMISSION1. All assignments are compulsory and must be submitted electronically on the electronic delivery system (eds) of theGSBL before or on the due dates.2. Students repeating a paper will do assignments specifically compiled for repeaters. They will do these repeater assignments in their individual capacity and not as a group assignment.3. Admission to the examination in the papers can only be obtained if the student actively participates in all the group activities, including attendance of study schools, for all the papers for which he/she is registered.4. Students are required to obtain a year-mark of at least 40% in order to gain admission to the examination in the paperconcerned.

EXAMINATION1. In all the papers the weight of the year mark is 40% and that of the written examination 60% of the final mark.2. The pass mark for a paper in all the years is 50%. The pass mark for an aegrotat, special or supplementary examination is 50%. 3. The year mark will only be taken into consideration when an aegrotat or special examination is written and not in the case of a supplementary examination.4. To qualify for a supplementary examination, a candidate must obtain an examination mark of at least 40% (subminimum) and a final mark of at least 45%.5. Supplementary, special and aegrotat examinations may be granted, subject to the conditions set out in my Rules @ Unisa.6. To be awarded the degree with distinction, a candidate mustobtain an average of at least 75% in the second and the third years combined. Paper and research report weights in the third yearResearch report 60%Two papers 20% eachThese weights are used to calculate the final mark of the third year.

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The Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL)

Subjects Degree Admission requirements Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units

Additional informationThe completion of the Research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Doctor of Business Leadership (DBL)

DBL A student:(1) must hold a three year Bachelor’s degree (360 SAQA credits) and an MBL or an MBA or equivalent degree from an approved tertiary institution with an average of 65% for the Master’s degree;(2) could be requested by the GSBL to pass one or more departmental examinations or complete additional MBL or MBA modules if deemed necessary;(3) will be selected based on his/her academic performance.To be allowed to register a student must:(4) complete a prescribed reading programme to the satisfaction of the GSBL within the first year of registration; and(5) submit a title and an approved research proposal for the projected thesis not later than the end of the second year of registration.

The curriculum comprises a thesis on an approved topic.The student must at end at least four colloquia to submit reports on thefollowing:(i) idea formulation and title(i) literature review and research proposal(ii) problem statement and research methodology(iii) research resultsSatisfactory progress must be demonstrated at the colloquia to ensure reregistration.

08052 DIS805T

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research

component.

Adult Education

MEd (Option 2)

An Honours BEd degree orA Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (PDTE) with an average of 60%

Repeaters only 5 Modules and a dissertation of limited scope

The course work component and the dissertation of limited scope carry equal weight

97284 Fundamental moduleMEDRES9 Research Methodology Core modulesMEDFOLF PortfolioMEDAE1R Adult Learning FacilitationMEDAE2S Adult Development and the World of Workand Choose One elective module MEDEP1W Cognition and Learning MEDCR2V Curriculum Practice MEDCR1U Curriculum Theory MEDSO1C Family, School & Community Life in a Contemporary Society MEDSN2B Learning Support in an Inclusive Education Setting MEDSO2D Peace Education and Conflict Resolution MEDEP2X Personality Development and Behaviour Problems MEDSN1A Quality Education for All: Theoretical Perspectives andDIS972C Dissertation of limited scope

Students may register for the dissertation of limited scope only after MEDFOLF, MEDRES9, MEDAE1R, MEDAE2S have been passedAdvised to register as follows:1st yearMEDRES9 and MEDAE1R and MEDAE2S2nd yearMEDFOLF and the elective module3rd yearDissertation of limited scope

MEd (Option 2)

An Honours BEd degree orA Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (PDTE) with an average of 60%

NEW:5 Modulesa dissertation of limited scope

The course work component and the dissertation of limited scope carry equal weight

98430 Fundamental moduleMEDRES9 Research Methodology Core modulesMEDFOLF PortfolioMEDAE1R Adult Learning FacilitationMEDAE2S Adult Development and the World of Workand Choose One elective module MEDEP1W Cognition and Learning MEDCR2V Curriculum Practice MEDCR1U Curriculum Theory MEDSO1C Family, School and Community Life in a Contemporary Society MEDSN2B Learning Support in an Inclusive Education Setting MEDSO2D Peace Education and Conflict Resolution MEDEP2X Personality Development and Behaviour Problems MEDSN1A Quality Education for All: Theoretical Perspectives andMPCHS91 Research proposal module DLABT95 Dissertation of limited scope

Students may only register for the dissertation of limited scope after MEDFOLF, MEDRES9, MEDAE1R, MEDAE2S have been passedAdvised to register as follows:1st yearMEDRES9 and MEDAE1R and MEDAE2S2nd yearMEDFOLF and the elective module and Research proposal module in 2nd or 3rd year

3rd yearDissertation of limited scope

ComparativeEducation

MEd(Option 1)

An Honours BEd degree with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

07005 DIS700K

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98417 MPCHS91 Research proposal module

DFCED95 Dissertation

MEd (Option 2)with specialisation in Comparative and International Education

An Honours BEd degree with an average of 60%

Repeaters only 5 modules and a dissertation of limited scopeThe course work component and the dissertation of limited scope carry equal weight

96997 Modules are no longer offered DIS997M Dissertation of limited scope

Only students currently registered for the degree are allowed to continue with the dissertation of limited scope.Students have until the end of 2011 to complete the dissertation.

DEd An MEd degree which included a research component

Repeaters only A thesis and a scientific article

0894X DIS894F Students are required to submit a copy of their master’s dissertation with their application unless the master’s degree was obtained at Unisa.

NEW: Research proposal module, a thesis and a scientific article

98432 DPCHS01 Research proposal module TFCIE05 Thesis

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Education Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Curriculum Studies

MEd An Honours BEd degree with an average of 60%

Repeaters only

5 Modules and a dissertation of limited scope

97292 Fundamental moduleMEDRES9 Research MethodologyCore modules MEDCR1U Curriculum Theory MEDCR2V Curriculum PracticeMEDFOLF PortfolioandChoose one electiveMEDAE2S Adult Development and the World of WorkMEDAE1R Adult Learning FacilitationMEDEP1W Cognition and LearningMEDSO1C Family, School and Community Life in a Contemporary SocietyMEDSN2B Learning Support in an Inclusive Education SettingMEDSO2D Peace Education and Conflict ResolutionMEDEP2X Personality Development and Behaviour Problems MEDSN1A Quality Education for All: Theoretical Perspectives and DIS971B Dissertation of limited scope (repeaters only) NEW: as above andMPCHS91 Research proposal module and DLCUR95 Dissertation of limited scope

Please note that you may register for the dissertation of limited scope only after completion of the fundamental and core modules.

Students who wish to register for a full a dissertation in this field must apply for admission to the MEd degree in Didactics.Advised to register as follows:

1st yearMEDRES9 and MEDCR1U and MEDCR2V

2nd yearMEDFOLF, the elective module and research proposal module for students registering for the new curriculum

3rd yearDissertation of limited scope

The course work component and the dissertation of limited scope carry equal weight

NEW:5 Modules, a research proposal module anda dissertation of limited scope

New98433

DEd An MEd degree which included a research component

Repeaters onlyA thesis and a scientific article

09520 DIS8513 Students are required to submit a copy of their master’s dissertation with their application unless the master’s degree was obtained at Unisa.

NEW:Research proposal module, a thesis and a scientific article

98416 DPCHS01 Research proposal module TFCUR05 Thesis

Didactics MEd An Honours BEd degree with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06998 DIS699E Students are required to submit a copy of their master’s dissertation with their application unless the master’s degree was obtained at Unisa.NEW:

Research proposal module and adissertation

98434 MPCHS91 Research proposal module DFDID95 Dissertation

DEd An MEd degree which included a research component

Repeaters onlyA thesis and a scientific article

08931 DIS893E Students are required to submit a copy of their master’s dissertation with their application unless the master’s degree was obtained at Unisa.

NEW:Research proposal module, a thesis and a scientific article

98435 DPCHS01 Research proposal module TFDID05 Thesis

Early Childhood Development

MEd No longer offered

Repeaters only5 Modules and a dissertation of limited scope

97004 The modules are no longer offered DIS973D Dissertation of limited scope

Current students have until 2011 to complete the dissertation of limited scope

The course work component and the dissertation of limited scope carry equal weight

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Education Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research

component.

Education Management

MEd (Option 1 research)

An Honours BEd degree with 60% average a post level 2 (at least a Departmental Head at a school) or6 years of teaching experience

Repeaters only A dissertation

07439(GEN)

DIS743W Student must submit proof/evidence (an official letter signed by the principal of the school) that they are employed on a management level (at least a chair/head of department at a school) or have 6 years of teaching experience.

NEW: Research proposal module anda dissertation

98405(GEN)

MPCHS91 Research proposal moduleDFEDU95 Dissertation

Med(Option 2)Old curriculum

Repeaters only 4 Modules and a dissertation of limited scope

The course work component and the dissertation of limited scope carry equal weight

07439 The modules are no longer offered DIS753Y Dissertation of limited scope

Minimum duration: 2 years

Only students currently registered for the degree are allowed to continue with the dissertation of limited scope.Students have until the end of 2011 to complete the dissertation.

MEd(Option 2)New curriculum from 2008

Repeaters only 4 Modules and a dissertation of limited scope

The course work component and the dissertation of limited scope carry equal weight

07439 (NO8)

MEDEM6V Research Methodology and Theoretical Foundations in Education ManagementMEDEM7W Education Management in the SA ContextMEDEM8X School Management: Structures and ProcessesMEDEM9Y School Management: Human Resource ManagementandDIS798G Dissertation of limited scope

DEGREE BY SELECTION CLOSING DATE 15 OCTOBER! Students must register for at least the first two modules in their first year of study. If a student does not pass the four modules in two academic years they will not be allowed to continue with their studies.

Minimum duration 2 years.

Student must submit proof/evidence (an official letter signed by the principal of the school) that they are employed on a management level (at least a chair/head of department at a school) or have 6 years of teaching experience.

NEW:4 Modules A research proposal module and a dissertation of limited scope

98420 MEDEM6V Research Methodology and Theoretical Foundations in Education ManagementMEDEM7W Education Management in the SA ContextMEDEM8X School Management: Structures and ProcessesMEDEM9Y School Management: Human Resource ManagementandMPCHS91 Research proposal module DLEDM95 Dissertation of limited scope

DEd A MEd degree which included a research component

Repeaters onlyA thesis and a scientific article

0930X DIS930X Students are required to submit a copy of their master’s dissertation with their application unless the master’s degree was optained at Unisa.NEW:

Research proposal module, a thesis and a scientific article

98437 DPCHS01 TFEDM05

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Education Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Environmental Education

MEd (Option 1)

An Honours BEd degree in Environmental Education with 60% average

Repeaters only A dissertation

97810 DIS789F

NEW:Research proposal module and a dissertation

98428 MPCHS91 Research proposal module DFENE95 Dissertation

MEd (Option 2)

No longer offered Repeaters only 5 modules and a dissertation of limited scope

07293 The modules are no longer offered DIS528R Dissertation of limited scope

Current students have until the end of 2011 to complete the dissertation of limited scope

Guidance and Counselling

MEd degree An Honours BEd degree in School Guidance and Counselling at UNISA with an average of 60% and have passed the modules HBEDAAG and HBEDOPWand Psychology 3 /Industrial Psychology 3/Counselling Psych 3

Repeaters only Theory, practical and a dissertation of limited scope

07420 MEDVOTD Theory MEDVOP9 Practical and DIS742V Dissertation of limited scope

DEGREE BY SELECTIONCLOSING DATE 27 AUGUST Students who want to apply must contact Prof HE Roets on (012)4294588Exams (on theory) are written in October/November This qualification leads to registration as an Educational Psychologist

NEW:Theory, practical and a research proposal module and a dissertation of limited scope

98439 MEDVOTD Theory MEDVOP9 Practical and MPCHS91 Research proposal module and DLGDC95 Dissertation of limited scope

History of Education

MEd(Option 1)

An Honours BEd degree or equivalent degree with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06653 DIS6653

NEW: Research proposal moduleAnd a dissertation

98440 MPCHS91 Research proposal module DFHED95 dissertation

MEd(Option 2)

No longer offered Repeaters only 5 modules and a dissertation of limited scope

06653 The modules are no longer offered DIS975F Dissertation of limited scope

Current students have until the end of 2011 to complete the dissertation of limited scope

DEd An MEd degree which included a research component

Repeaters onlyA thesis and a scientific article

0863X DIS8638 Students are required to submit a copy of their master’s dissertation with their application unless the master’s degree was obtained at Unisa.

NEW:Research proposal module, a thesis and a scientific article

98442 DPCHS01 Research proposal module TFHED05 Thesis

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Education Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research

component.

Inclusive Education(Special Needs Education)

MEd(Option 1)

An Honours BEd degree in Inclusive Education with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

0734X DIS6664

NEW:Research proposal module and a dissertation

98443 MPCHS91 Research proposal module DFIED95 Dissertation

MEd(Option 2)

Repeaters only 5 modules and a dissertation of limited scope

0734X Fundamental moduleMEDRES9 Research Methodology Core modulesMEDFOLF Portfolio MEDSN1A Quality Education for All: Theoretical Perspectives MEDSN2B Learning Support in an Inclusive Education SettingChoose one elective MEDAE2S Adult Development & the World of Work MEDAE1R Adult Learning Facilitation MEDEP1W Cognition and Learning MEDEP2X Personality Development and Behaviour Problems MEDCR1U Curriculum Theory MEDSO1C Family, School & Community Life in a Contemporary Society MEDCR2V Curriculum Practice MEDSO2D Peace Education & Conflict Resolution and Repeaters only DIS981D Dissertation of limited scope New: modules as above and MPCHS91 Research proposal module and DLIED95 Dissertation of limited scope

Repeaters onlyStudents may only register for the dissertation of limited scope after the papers MEDFOLF, MERES9,MEDSN1A, MEDSN2B have already been passedAdvised to register as follows:1st yearMEDRES9 and MEDSN1A and MEDSN2B 2nd yearMEDFOLF and the elective module3rd yearDissertation of limited scopeNEW:Advised to register as follows:1st yearMEDRES9 and MEDSN1A and MEDSN2B 2nd yearMEDFOLF and the elective module and the research proposal module in 2nd or 3rd year 3rd yearDissertation of limited scope

NEW:5 modules, a research proposal module and a dissertation of limited scope

98444

DEd An MEd degree which included a research component

Repeaters onlyA thesis and a scientific article

0961X DIS8649 Students are required to submit a copy of their master’s dissertation with their application unless the master’s degree was obtained at Unisa.

NEW:Research proposal module, a thesis and a scientific article

98445 DPCHS01 Research proposal module TFIED05 Thesis

Mathematics Education

MEd(Option 1

an Hons BEd in Mathematics Education with an average of 60%If not obtained at Unisa students must first register and pass the following modules for non-degree purposes (NDP):HBEDTRD,HBEDAMU HBEDAIQ

Repeaters only A dissertation

97829 DIS7908

NEW: Research proposal module and dissertation

98446 MPCHS91 Research proposal module DFMED95 Dissertation

MEd(Option 2)

Repeaters only No longer offered 5 modules and a dissertation of limited scope

07412 The modules are no longer offeredDIS760X Dissertation of limited scope

No new registrations for the structured degree from 2007. All modules to be completed by the end of 2008. Current students have until 2011 to complete the dissertation of limited scope.

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Education Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Natural Science Education

MEd (Option1

An Honours BEd degree in Natural Sciences Education with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

07285 DIS788E

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98448 MPCHS91 Research proposal moduleDFNSE95 Dissertation

MEd (Option 2)

No longer offered 97802 The modules are no longer offeredDIS528R Dissertation of limited scope

Current students have until 2011 to complete the dissertation of limited scope

Open and Distance Education

MEd No longer offered Repeaters only 5 modules and a dissertation of limited scope

9742X Modules no longer offeredDIS976G Dissertation of limited scope

Current students have until 2011 to complete the dissertation of limited scope

Philosophy of Education

MEd (Option1)

An Honours BEd degree with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06645 DIS664Y

NEW:Research proposal module and a dissertation

98451 MPCHS91 Research proposal module DFPED95 Dissertation

MEd(Option 2)

Repeaters only 5 modules and a dissertation of limited scope

06645 The modules are no longer offered DIS979K Dissertation of limited scope

Current students have until the end of 2011 to complete the dissertation of limited scope

DEd An MEd degree which included a research component

Repeaters onlyA thesis and a scientific article

08621 DIS8626 Thesis Students are required to submit a copy of their master’s dissertation with their application unless the master’s degree was obtained at Unisa.

NEW: Research proposal module and thesisa scientific article

98426 DPCHS01 Research proposal module TFPED05 Thesis

Psychology of Education

MEd (Option 1)

An Honours BEd degree with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06637 DIS663X NB! This qualification does not lead to registration as an Educational Psychologist

NEW:Research proposal module and a dissertation

98407 MPCHS91 Research proposal moduleDFPSE95 Dissertation

MEd (Option 2)

Repeaters only no longer offered 5 modules and a dissertation of limited scope

97438 The modules are no longer offered DIS974E Dissertation of limited scope

Current students have until the end of 2011 to complete the dissertation of limited scope

DEd An MEd degree which included a research component

Repeaters onlyA thesis and a scientific article

08613 DIS8615 thesis Students are required to submit a copy of their master’s dissertation with their application unless the master’s degree was obtained at Unisa.

NEW:Research proposal module, a thesis and a scientific article

98406 DPCHS01 Research proposal moduleTFPSE05 Thesis

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Education Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research

component.

Socio Education

MEd(Option 1)

An Honours BEd degree with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

07447 DIS751W

NEW:Research proposal moduleand a dissertation

98454 MPCHS91 Research proposal moduleDFSOE95 Dissertation

MEd(Option 2)

Repeaters only 5 modules and a dissertation of limited scope

The course work component and the dissertation of limited scope carry equal weight

07447 Fundamental module MEDRES9 Research Methodology Core modulesMEDFOLF PortfolioMEDSO1C Family, School and Community Life in a Contemporary Society MEDSO2D Peace Education and Conflict Resolution Choose one electiveMEDAE2S Adult Development and the World of WorkMEDAE1R Adult Learning Facilitation MEDEP1W Cognition and LearningMEDCR1U Curriculum Theory MEDCR2V Curriculum PracticeMEDSN2B Learning Support in an Inclusive Education Setting MEDEP2X Personality Development and Behaviour ProblemsMEDSN1A Quality Education for All: Theoretical Perspectives and DIS980C Dissertation of limited scope (repeaters only)

NEW:Modules from those aboveand MPCHS91 Research proposal module andDLSOE95 Dissertation of limited scope

Student may register for the dissertation of limited scope only after four modules have already been passedAdvised to register as follows:1st yearMEDRES9 and MEDSO1C and MEDSO2D2nd year,MEDFOLF, the elective module and the research proposal module for students who are registered for the new curriculum3rd yearDissertation of limited scope

NEW :5 modules and a research proposal module and dissertation of limited scope

The course work component and the dissertation of limited scope carry equal weight

98455

DEd An MEd degree which included a research component

Repeaters only A thesis and a scientific article

09512 DIS9516 Thesis Students are required to submit a copy of their master’s dissertation with their application unless the master’s degree was obtained at Unisa.

NEW:A research proposal module and a thesis and a scientific article

98456 DPCHS01 Research proposal module TFS0E05 Thesis

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Education Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Ancient Near Eastern Studies

MA An Honours degree in Ancient Near Eastern Culture or a related field or an equivalent degree with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

09660 DIS466U The length of the dissertation is approximately 120 – 130 pages

Ancient Near Eastern Studies covers subjects such as: Egyptology, Hamito -Semitic Languages, Sumeriology, non Semitic Languages, Hittite (Indo-European languages)

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98457 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFANE95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Ancient Near Eastern Culture or related subject

Repeaters only A thesis

09679 DIS467V

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98425 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFANE05 Thesis

Arabic MA An Honours degree in Arabic with an average of 60% or an equivalent degree

Repeaters only A dissertation

06769 DIS6766

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98458 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFARB95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Arabic

Repeaters only A thesis

08753 DIS875C

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98459 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFARB05 Thesis

Biblical Archaeology

MA An Honours degree in Biblical Archaeology or an equivalent degree with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

07986 DIS7623 Dissertation of approximately 180 pages

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98460 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFBAR95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Biblical Archaeology

Repeaters only A thesis

97594 DIS475V

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98461 DPCHS02 Research proposal moduleTFBAR05 Thesis

Biblical Studies (New Testament)

MA in Biblical Studies

Hons BA/BTh degree in Biblical Studies with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06777 DIS6778 (New Testament)

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98462 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFBSN95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil in Biblical Studies (New Testament)

An MA degree in Biblical Studies

Repeaters only A thesis

08761 DIS931Y

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98463 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFBSN05 Thesis

Biblical Studies (Old Testament)

MA in Biblical Studies

Hons BA/BTh degree in Biblical Studies with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06777 DIS744X (Old Testament)

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98575 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFBSO95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Biblical Studies

Repeaters only A thesis

08761 DIS876D

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98576 DPCHS02Research proposal moduleTFBSO05 Thesis

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010Theology

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research

component.

Christian Spirituality

MTh

BTh Honours in Christian Spirituality with an average of 60% or a BA Honours degree with specialisation in Theology, Religious Studies or Biblical Studies or an equivalent degree

Repeaters only A dissertation

07706 (VOL)

DIS7714

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98466 MPCHS92 Research proposal moduleDFCSP95 Dissertation

Repeaters only 3 papers and a dissertation of limited scope

07706 (VBO)

3 papers MTHCSI4 MTHCS25 MTHCS36DIS7703 Dissertation of limited scope

Content of the papers are determined in consultation with the Chair of the DepartmentOral examination will be arranged by the College orif a student wishes to write examinations he/she must inform the Registrar thereof before 30 June.Written exams are conducted during January/February

NEW: 2 papers, research proposal module and a dissertation of limited scope

98467 2 papers MTHCSI4 Introductory issues in Christian SpiritualityMTHCS25 History of Christian SpiritualityMPCHS92 Research proposal module andDLCSP95Dissertation of limited scope

DTh An MTh degree in Christian Spiritualityor a Masters of Arts degree in Theology, Religious Studies or Biblical Studies or an equivalent degree

Repeaters only A thesis

09709 DIS970A Copy of masters dissertation must be submitted with application

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98468 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFCSP05 Thesis

Church History MTh BTh Honours degree in Church History or a honours degree in Theology, Religious Studies or Biblical Studies or an equivalent degree

Repeaters only A dissertation

06904 DIS6904

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98469 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFCHH95 Dissertation

Dth MTH in Church History or a Master of Arts degree in Theology, Religious Studies or Biblical Studies or an equivalent degree

Repeaters only A thesis

08850 DIS885E Copy of masters dissertation must be submitted with application

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98470 DPCHS02 Research proposal moduleTFCHH05 Thesis

Islamic Studies MA An Honours degree and at least 60% in any one of the following: Arabic, Islamic Studies Religious Studies

Repeaters only A dissertation

09652 DIS7656

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98471 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFISL95

DLitt et Phil An MA with at least 60% in one of the following subjects: Arabic, Islamic Studies, Religious Studies

Repeaters only A thesis

09865 DIS986J

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98472 DPCHS02 Research proposal moduleTFISL05 Thesis

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Theology Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research

component.

Judaica MA An Honours degree in Judaica or any related field or an Honours degree in Ancient Languages and Cultures With an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06971 DIS697C

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98473 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFJCA95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil

MA in Judaica Repeaters only A thesis

08923 DIS892D

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98474 DPCHS02 Research proposal moduleTFJCA05 Thesis

Missiology MA BTh Honours degree in Missiology or an equivalent degree (with an average of 60%)

Repeaters only A dissertation

07234(VOL)

DIS723S

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98400 MPCHS92 Research proposal moduleDFMIS95 Dissertation

Repeaters only 3 papers and a dissertation of limited scope

07234(VBO)

3 papers MTHMS15 MTHMS26MTHMS38DIS523L Dissertation of limited scope

Content of the papers are determined in consultation with the Chair of the Department.Oral examinations will be arranged by the College orif a student wishes to write examinations he/she must inform the Registrar thereof before 30 June.Written exams are conducted during January/February

NEW: 3 papers, Research proposal and a dissertation of limited scope

98401 MTHMS15 MTHMS26MTHMS38and MPCHS92 research proposal module and DLMIS95 Dissertation of limited scope

DTh An MTH degree in Missiology or an equivalent degree

Repeaters only a dissertation

09113 DIS911U

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98413 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFMIS05 Thesis

Missiology

with specialisation in Urban Ministries

MTh BTh Honours in Missiology or an equivalent degreewith an average of60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

07722(VOL)

DIS7725 Offered in cooperation with the Institute of Urban Ministries

Content of the papers are determined in consultation with the Chair of the Department.Oral examinations will be arranged by the College orif a student wishes to write examinations he/she must inform the Registrar thereof before 30 June.Written exams are conducted during January/February

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98415 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFURB95 Dissertation

Repeaters only 3 papers and a dissertation of limited scope

07722VBO

MTHUM1JMTHUM2KMTHUM3LDIS522K Dissertation of limited scope

NEW: 3 papers, Research proposal and a dissertation of limited scope

98475 3 papers MTHUM1JMTHUM2KMTHUM3L And MPCHS92 a research proposal module and DLURB95 Dissertation of limited scope

DTh An MTh degree in Missiology or an equivalent degree

Repeaters only A thesis

97608 DIS476W

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98476 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFURB05 Thesis

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Theology Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Modern Hebrew

MA Hons BA degree in Modern Hebrew

Repeaters only A dissertation

06963 DIS696B NO NEW REGISTRATIONS FROM 2011

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98477 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFM0H95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Modern Hebrew or an equivalent degree

Repeaters only A thesis

08915 DIS891C

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98478 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFMOH05 Thesis

New Testament

MTh A BTh Honours degree in New Testament or an equivalent degree

Repeaters only A dissertation

06890 DIS689C

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98479 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFNEW95 Dissertation

DTh An MTh degree in New Testament or an equivalent degree

Repeaters only A thesis

08842 DIS884D

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98480 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFNEW05 Thesis

Old Testament

MTh A BTh Honours degree in Old Testament or an equivalent degree

Repeaters only A dissertation

06882 DIS688B

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98481 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFOLD95 Dissertation

DTh An MTh in Old Testament In exceptional cases will the BD degree (Bachelor of Divinity) or an equivalent grant admission to the doctoral degree

Repeaters only A thesis

08834 DIS883C

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98482 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFOLD05 Thesis

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Theology Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research

component.

Pastoral Therapy

MTh in Practical Theology with specialisation in Pastoral Therapy

An Honours BTh degree in Practical Theology or equivalent degree

Repeaters only A dissertation

07307 DIS451M

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98483 MPCHS92 Research proposal moduleDFPAS95 Dissertation

DTh in Practical Theology with specialisation in Pastoral Therapy

An MTh degree in Practical Theology/MTH degree in Practical Theology (with specialisation in Pastoral Therapy)

Repeaters only A thesis

09466 DIS946A

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98484 DPCHS02 Research proposal moduleTFPAS05 Thesis

Practical Theology

MTh An Honours BTh degree in Practical Theology or equivalent degree

Repeaters only A dissertation

06947 DIS6949

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98485 MPCHS92 Research proposal moduleDFPTH95 Dissertation

DTh An MTh degree in Practical Theology/MTH degree in Practical Theology (with specialisation in Pastoral Therapy)In exceptional cases will the BD degree (Bachelor of Divinity) or an equivalent grant admission to the doctoral degree

Repeaters only A thesis

08893 DIS889J

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98486 DPCHS02 Research proposal moduleTFPTH05 Thesis

Religious Studies

MA An Honours BA degree in Religious Studies with an average of 60% or equivalent degree

Repeaters onlyA dissertation

07218 DIS721Q

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98487 MPCHS92 Research proposal moduleDFRLS95 Dissertation

MTh An Honours BTh degree in Religious Studies with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

07242 DIS724T No new registrations from 2011. Students have until 2013 to complete the degree.

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98488 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFRLS96 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Religious Studies or related discipline acceptable to the department

Repeaters only A thesis

09091 DIS9094

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98489 DPCHS92Research proposal moduleTFRLS05 Thesis

DTh An MTh degree in Religious Studies

Repeaters only A thesis

09121 DIS912V No new registrations from 2011. Students have until 2013 to complete the degree.

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98490 DPCHS02 Research proposal moduleTFRLS06 Thesis

Systematic Theology

MTh An Honours BTh degree in Systematic Theology or equivalent degree

OLD: A dissertation 06920 DIS6926

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98491 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFSYS95 Dissertation

DTh An MTh degree in Systematic Theology

OLD: A thesis 08877 DIS887G

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98492 DPCHS02 Research proposal moduleTFSYS05 Thesis

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Theology Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Semitic Languages

MA An BA Honours degree in Semitic Languages or Classical Hebrew or an equivalent degree with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A written and an oral departmental paper and a dissertation

07064 DIS706R The length of the dissertation: approximately 80 A4 pages

NEW: A written and an oral departmental paper, a research proposal module and a dissertation

98493 MPCHS92 Research proposal moduleDLSEM95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in a Semitic Language

Repeaters only A thesis

09067 DIS906X

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98494 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFSEM05 Thesis

Theological Ethics

MTh with specialisation in Theological Ethics (General)

A BTh Honours degree in Theological Ethics or equivalent degree

Repeaters only A dissertation. A study programme maybe proscribed

06939(GEN)

DIS6938

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98495 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFTHE95 Dissertation

MTh with specialisation in Christian Leadership in Context

A BTh Honours degree in Christian Leadership in Context or an equivalent degree. Students with a non theological Honours degree eg BCom Honours degree may apply for admission

Repeaters only A dissertation

06939(CLC)

DIS493X (Systemactic Theology and Theological Ethics) DIS7805 (Old Testament ) orDIS7816 (Practical Theology)

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98496 MPCHS92 research proposal module DFCLD95 (Systemactic Theology and Theological Ethics)DFCLD96 (Old Testament) orDFCLD97 (Practical Theology)

DTh An MTh degree in Theological Ethics or equivalent degree

Repeaters onlyA thesis

08885 DIS888H

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98497 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFTHE05 Thesis

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social SciencesAfricanLanguages

MA An Honours degree in the relevant African Language with average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06157 majors:NSOSSOXTGTNAVNASHOXOHZUU

DIS729Y N/SothoDIS728X S/SothoDIS731S TsongaDIS730R Tswana DIS732TVenda/ShonaDIS727W XhosaDIS726V Zulu

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98498majors:NSOSSOXTGTNAVNASHOXOHZUU

MPCHS92 Research proposal moduleDFNSO95 N/Sotho DFSSO95 S/SothoDFTSG95 TsongaDFTSW95 Tswana DFVEN95 Venda/ShonaDFXHO95 XhosaDFZUU95 ZuluDFOTH95 Other African language

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Theology Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

AfricanLanguages

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in the relevant African Language

Repeaters only A thesis

08141majors:NSOSSOXTGTNAVNASHOXOHZUU

DIS9174 N/Sotho DIS9163 S/Sotho DIS9196 Tsonga DIS9185 Tswana DIS920V Venda/Shona DIS915Y XhosaDIS914X Zulu DIS400A Other African Language

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98403majors:NSOSSOXTGTNAVNASHOXOHZUU

DPCHS02 Research proposal moduleTFNSO05 N/Sotho TFSSO05 S/SothoTFTSG05 TsongaTFTSW05 TswanaTFVEN05 Venda/ShonaTFXHO05 XhosaTFZUU05 ZuluTFOTH05 Other African Language

African Politics

MA An Honours degree in African Politics

Repeaters only A dissertation

07358 DIS735W

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98499 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFAFP95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in African Politics

Repeaters only A thesis

09237 DIS923Y

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98500 DPCHS02 Research proposal moduleTFAFP05 Thesis

Afrikaans MA An Honours BA degree Afrikaans/ Nederlands with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06149 DIS614N

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98423 MPCHS92 Research proposal moduleDFAFK95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Afrikaans/ Nederlands

Repeaters only A thesis

08133 DIS813T

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98501 DPCHS02 Research proposal moduleTFAFK05 Thesis

Ancient History

MA/ DLitt et Phil Refer to Classical Studies

Anthropology MA An Honours BA degree in Anthropology with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06378 DIS637V

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98502 MPCHS92 Research proposal moduleDFANT95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Anthropology

Repeaters only A thesis

08362 DIS8364

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98503 DPCHS02 Research proposal moduleTFANT05 Thesis

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social Sciences Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Applied Linguistics

MA A BA Honours degree in Applied Linguistics with an average of 60%. Students with an Honours degree in a Language or Linguistics with 60% average must complete modules 1 – 6 of the BA Honours degree in applied Linguistics. Students who did not obtain an average of 60% for the Honours will be admitted in exceptional cases only

Repeaters only A dissertation

97756 DIS7839

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98504 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFAPL95

Archaeology MA A BA Honours degree in Archaeology with an average of 60%

Repeaters only a dissertation 07854 DIS785B

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98505 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFARC95

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Archaeology with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A thesis 09857 DIS985H

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98506 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFARC05

Art History MA A BA Honours degree in Art History or a BA degree in Fine Arts with an average of 60%

Repeaters only a dissertation 07579 DIS7588 Both Art History and Visual Art Topics are covered in this masters degreeNEW: Research proposal

module and a dissertation 98507 MPCHS94

Research proposal module DFARH95

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Art History or a Masters in Visual Arts (MVA) degree

Repeaters only a thesis 09571 DIS958E

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98508 DPCHS04 Research proposal module TFARH05

Classical Studies

MA A BA Honours degree in a relevant field with an average of 60%

Repeaters only a dissertation 97748 DISCLS3 Students must submit a preliminary research proposal on applicationA scientific article is recommendedTopics in Ancient History, Classics, Latin and Greek are covered

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98509 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFCLS95

DLitt et Phil MA in a related field Repeaters only a thesis 09326 DISCLAF

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98510 DPCHS02TFCLS05

Clinical Psychology

MA An Honours degree in Psychology or BPsych degree

Repeaters only Theory and practical, Dissertation of limited scope and a scientific article (Students already in possession of a master’s or doctoral degree may with approval of Senate submit a comprehensive report in the place of the dissertation of limited scope)

06807 (CLI)

(1st year) TP1KLNG (2ndyear) TP2KLNLDIS680Y(dls)

ADMISSION BY SELECTION!Applications close 30 June for the following academic yearContact : Mrs M Lekgoathi 012 429 8239Minimum duration: 2 YEARSPRACTICALS: 5 days per week on Muckleneuk campus, Pretoria. Student who fails an exam is not allowed to continue. The 3 sections carry equal weight and in the new curriculum the research proposal module and the dissertation of limited scope carry one third of the total weight of the curriculum.One year internship and a community service year are required before students may register at Professions Council (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist

NEW: Theory and practical, a research proposal module and a dissertation of limited scope and a scientific article (Students already in possession of a master’s or doctoral degree may with approval of Senate submit a comprehensive report in the place of the dissertation of limited scope)

98511 (1st year) TP1KLNGMPCHS91(2nd year)TP2KLNL DLCPS95

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social Sciences Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Communication MA An Honours degree in Communication or an equivalent degree with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06246 DIS624Q Students must contact the Department of Communication on 012 4296423 or email: [email protected] for a questionnaire. The duly completed questionnaire must be submitted with the application for admission.

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98512 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFCOM95

DLitt et Phil

An MA degree in Communication or equivalentwith an average of 60%

Repeaters only A thesis

08230 DIS823V

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98513 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFCOM05

Development Studies

MAMA(SS) MAdmin

BA Honours BA(SS) Honours BAdmin Honours with an average of 60%(In Development studies/ Administration or Management) ora postgraduate diploma in International Development with an average of 60%If a student did not complete a research methodology paper/module in their Honours degree or in the Postgraduate diploma they must in addition offer and pass HRDVA82 with at least 60%) for non-degree purposes (NDP) before admission can be considered.

Repeaters only A dissertation

07366 MA07587MA(SS)07382 MAdmin

DIS736X MA

DIS7599 MA(SS)

DIS7383 MAdmin

Students must submit:A draft research outline of 3 – 4 pages A core list of 12 – 15 relevant sources

The topic must relate to one of the themes discussed in the departmental brochure available on the Unisa website.

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98412 MA98514 MA(SS) 98515 MAdmin

MPCHS91 Research proposal moduleDFDVA95 MA DFDVA96 MA(SS)

DFDVA97 MAdmin

DLitt et PhilDPhilDAdmin

MA degree MA(SS) degree MAdmin degree

By full research in Development studies or Development Administration or Management with an average of 60%or Students who hold a coursework master’s and who have obtained an average of at least 60% can be considered at the discretion of the chair of department. The coursework/ structured master’s degree should have included a research component (dissertation of limited scope) with a weight of at least 50% of the degree.

Repeaters only A thesis

09245DLitt0958X DPhil 09261 DAdmin

DIS9243 (DLitt)

DIS959F (DPhil)

DIS9265 (DAdmin)

Students must submit a copy of their master’s dissertation with their application.

Students must submit:A draft research outline of 3 -4 pages A core list of 12 – 15 relevant sources

The topic must relate to one of the themes discussed in the departmental brochure available on the Unisa website.

If students completed a course work master’s degree they must also submit an official letter from the university where they obtained the structured masters degree which indicates the weight of the research component of the degree.

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98516 DLitt

98517 DPhil 98518 DAdmin

DPCHS01 Research proposal moduleTFDVA05 (DLitt)TFDVA06(DPhil)

TFDVA07 (DAdmin)

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social Sciences Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

English MA A BA Honours degree in English with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06181 DIS618S

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98519 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFENN95

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in English with an average of at least 60%

Repeaters only A thesis

08176 DIS817X

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98520 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFENN05 Thesis

French MA A BA Honours degree in French with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

0619X DIS619T A scientific article is recommended

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98409 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFFRN95

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in French Repeaters only A thesis

08184 DIS818Y

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98521 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFFRN05 Thesis

German MA A BA Honours degree in German with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06165 DIS616Q A scientific article is recommended

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98522 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFGMN95

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in German Repeaters only A thesis

0815X DIS815V

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98523 DPCHS02 Research proposal moduleTFGMN05

Health Studies

MA A health related honours degree or an equivalent degree.(honours/4year degree/diploma) with an average of 60% or any Bachelors degree and an additional health related qualification such as: Critical Care, Neonatal Nursing Science, Trauma and Emergency Care, Paediatric Nursing and Theatre Technique.If a student did not pass research methodology on postgraduate level, he/she must register for MNURS1E for non-degree purposes (NDP) concurrently with the research proposal module.

Repeaters only A dissertation and a scientific article

07021 DIS702M Students must indicate their field of specialisation on their registration form

Health services managementHealth sciences educationMental healthClinical researchCommunity and public healthGender issuesEthics and professional issuesCritical care HIV/AIDSMidwiferyCultural Health care

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation and a scientific article

98421 MPCHS94 Research proposal module DFHLS95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil MA degree in Health Studies or Public Health related with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A thesis and a scientific article

08907 DIS890B Students with qualifications outside the borders of South Africa must submit a copy of their masters dissertation with their application

NEW: Research proposal module, a thesis and a scientific article

98422 DPCHS04 Research proposal module TFHLS05 Thesis

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social Sciences Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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(SPEC)

Study units Additional information

The completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research

component.

History MA A BA Honours degree with at least an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06203 DIS620L

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98524 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFHST95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil MA in History with at least an average of 60%

Repeaters only A thesis

08192 DIS8193

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98525 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFHST05 Thesis

Information Science

MA (2 options available:General (GEN)or with specialisation in Archival Science(ARC)

A BA Honours degree or a four year degree in information science or a related subject with an average of at least 60%

A scientific article is recommended

Repeaters only A dissertation

07897(GEN)(ARC)

DIS761Y Students must indicate which specialisation they are applying for

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98408(GEN)(ARC)

MPCHS91 Research proposal module DFINS95 (GENERAL ) DFACH96 (ARCHIVAL )

MINF (2 Options available: General or with specialisation in Archival Science

An Honours BInf degree orAn Honours in Library Science (Honours BBibl)

A scientific article is recommended

Repeaters only A dissertation

0782X DIS646W

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98410(GEN)

MPCHS91 Research proposal module DFINS97 (GEN)

Repeaters only A dissertation

0782X (ARC)

DISACHT

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98526 MPCHS91 Research proposal module DFACH98 (ARC)

DLitt et Phil2 Options available: General or with specialisation in Archival Science

An MINF degree or an MA degree in Information Science, Library Science/Archival Studies or a related subjectwith an average of 60%

A scientific article is recommended

Repeaters only A thesis

09377 DIS9379

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98411 DPCHS01 Research proposal module TFINS05 (GEN) TFACH05(ARC)

International Politics

MA An Honours degree in International Politics/International Relations

Repeaters only A dissertation and one scientific article

06874 DIS687A

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98530 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFINT95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil MA in International Politics or International Relations

Repeaters only A thesis

08826 DIS882B

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98531 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFINT05 Thesis

Italian MA An Honours degree in Italian with an average of 60%

A scientific article is recommended

OLD: A dissertation 0622X DIS622N

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98532 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFITL95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Italian

A scientific article is recommended

OLD: A thesis 08214 DIS821T

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98533 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFITL05 Thesis

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social Sciences Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the

research component.

Linguistics MA (General)

An Honours degree with an average of 60% in Linguistics or in a Language orin Speech and Language Pathologyor in Sociolinguistics or Applied Linguistics or in Translation Studies

Repeaters only A dissertation

06297(GEN)

DIS629V A student must indicate which specialisation he/she is applying for

An option to specialise in Translation Studies is also available – see Translation studies

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98534 MPCHS92 Research proposal moduleDFLIN95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil (General)

An MA degree in Linguistics or in a Language or in Speech and Language Pathologywith an average of 60%. Students must have an MA by full thesis or by course work with a 50% dissertation component

Repeaters only A thesis

08273(GEN)

DIS8273

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98535 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFLIN05 Thesis

Musicology MA An Honours BA degree in Musicology or an equivalent qualification obtained less than 5 years ago with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation on a musicological subject

07560 DIS7565 Students who obtained the Honours degree more than 5 years ago or who did not pass an Honours article with 65% could be requested to register for modules/papers for non-degree purposes before they can be admitted to the MA degree

A scientific article is recommended

Students must indicate which option they want to register for.

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation on a musicological subject

98537 MPCHS94 Research proposal module DFMUS95 Dissertation

MMus An Honours BMus degree or an equivalent qualification obtained less than 5 years ago

Repeaters only Option 1A dissertation on a musicological topic Option 2A dissertation on an approved topic on contemporary music in relation to the research proposal (Students submit a portfolio of original compositions)

06475 DIS647X

NEW: Option 1A research proposal and a dissertation on a musicological topic NEW: Option 2A research proposal and a dissertation on an approved topic on contemporary music in relation to the research proposal (Students submit a portfolio of original compositions)

98538 MPCHS94 Research proposal module DFMUS96 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil

An MMus or MA degree in Musicology or another recognised research degree in Musicology

Repeaters only Option 1A thesis on a musicological topicOption 2A thesis on an approved contemporary music topic in relation to the research proposal

09563 DIS956C A scientific article is recommended

NEW: Option 1A research proposal module and a thesis on a musicological topicNEW: Option 2A research proposal module and a thesis on an approved contemporary music topic in relation to the research proposal

98539 DPCHS04 Research proposal module TFMUS05 Thesis

DMus No longer offered Repeaters only a thesis

08451 DIS8455 Current DMus students will have until 2012 to complete their studies

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social Sciences Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the

research component.

Philosophy MA An Honours BA degree in Philosophy with an average of 60% in at least 4 of the Honours papers

Repeaters only A dissertation

06394 DIS639X

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98542 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFPHL95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Philosophy

Repeaters only A thesis

08389 DIS8386

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98543 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFPHL05 Thesis

Politics MA An Honours BA degree in Politics

Repeaters only A dissertation

0636X DIS636U

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98427 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFPOL95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Politics

Repeaters only A thesis 08354 DIS8353

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98544 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFPOL05 Thesis

Portuguese MA An Honours BA degree in Portuguese with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

07803 DIS480S A scientific article is recommended

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98545 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFPTG95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Portuguese

Repeaters only A thesis

0880X DIS8809

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98546 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFPTG05 Thesis

Psychology MAMA (SS) MSc

Option 1 Research

An Honours BA degreeHonours BA(SS) degree Honours BSc degree ora BPsych degree

Repeaters only A dissertation and a scientific article

06343 0643206564(PYC)

DIS634S MA DIS643T MA(SS) DIS656Y MSc

NEW: Research proposal module, dissertation and a scientific article

98402 98547 98548

MPCHS91 Research proposal module DFPSY95 MA DFPSY96 MA(SS) DFPSY97 MSc

MA MA(SS) MSc

Option 2Research Consultation

Repeaters only A dissertation and 12 weeks of practical work at Muckleneuk campus, Pretoria and a scientific article (from 1999)

06343 MA 06432 SS 06564MSc(RCO)

DIS434L MA DIS443M MA(SS) DIS456S MSc

DEGREE BY SELECTIONCLOSING DATE: 31 JULY Special application forms are available from the Department of Psychology, 012 429 8251/8088.Minimum 2 years of study

NEW: Research proposal module, 12 weeks of practical work at Muckleneuk campus, Pretoria, a dissertation and a scientific article

98570 MA 98549 SS98550 MSc

MPCHS91 Research proposal module DFRCO95 MA DFRCO96 MA (SS) DFRCO97 MSc

MA MA(SS)MScOption 3HIV/AIDS research

Repeaters only A dissertation and scientific article and a maximum of 12 weeks of practical work at Muckleneuk campus, Pretoria

06343 MA06432 SS06564MSc(HIV)

DIS7645 MA DISHIVG MA (SS) DISAID5 MSc

No new registrations from 2011

Repeaters onlyResearch proposal module, dissertation and a scientific article and a maximum of 12 weeks of practicals at Muckleneuk campus, Pretoria

98571 MA98551 SS 98552MSc

MPCHS91 Research proposal module DFHIV95 MA DFHIV96 MA (SS) DFHIV97 MSc

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social Sciences Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Psychology DLitt et Phil DPhilPhD

An MA degree An MA(SS) degreeAn MSc degreein Psychology

Repeaters only A thesis and a scientific article

08338 08419 08540

DIS833X DLitt et Phil DIS841X DPhilDIS8546 PhD

NEW: Research proposal module, a thesis and a scientific article

985539855498555

DPCHS01 TFPSY05 DLitt et Phil TFPSY06 DPhilTFPSY07 PhD

Public Health

MPH General(ALG)

A postgraduate diploma in Public Health with an average of 60%or a health worker with an Honours degree in a relevant field with an average of 60%or a 4 year Health related degree with an average of 65%

Repeaters only 5 modules and a dissertation of limited scope

0779X(ALG)

MPHDHM9 Descriptive Health MeasurementMPHAHMV Analytic Health MeasurementMPHEPDK Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases incl. HIV/AIDSMPHIPSH Introduction to Population Studies and Reproductive Health MNURS1E Principles and Methods of Health Research and DIS4986 Dissertation of limited scope

SELECTION DEGREEApply before 30 September This degree will be replaced with a postgraduate diploma in Public Health after 2011. After completion of the postgraduate diploma students can apply for admission to the MA Degree Health Studies.Current students (before 2008) under the old curriculum have until 2014 to complete their studies. Students must pass two modules per year to be allowed to reregister. Students may register for the dissertation only after all theoretical modules are completed.Students must pass all modules before the dissertation of limited scope may be submitted for examination.In addition to the normal supporting documents students must also submit with their registration form a comprehensive CV and a letter of motivation on why he/she wants to study MPH.

NEW:5 modules, a research proposal module and a dissertation of limited scope

98556(ALG)

MPHDHM9 Descriptive Health MeasurementMPHAHMV Analytic Health MeasurementMPHEPDK Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases incl. HIV/AIDSMPHIPSH Introduction to Population Studies and Reproductive Health MNURS1E Principles and Methods of Health Research and MPCHS94 Research proposal module and DLMPH95 Dissertation of limited scope

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social Sciences Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Public Health

MPH with specialisation in Medical Informatics (MIN)

A postgraduate diploma in Public Health with an average of 60%or a health worker with an Honours degree in a relevant field with an average of 60%or a 4 year Health related degree with an average of 65%

Repeaters only modules (total of 72 credits) and electives to the value of 48 credits and a research proposal module anda dissertation of limited scope (120 credits)

98557(MIN)

Information systems 1st year 12 credits eachINF1059 Introduction to Business Information Systems COS114X Introduction to Visual Programming 2nd and 3rd level12 credits eachCOS2269 Computer Networks I INF303D Principles of Databases INF307H Database Design and Implementation Core modules: (24 credits each)MPHAHMV Analytic Health MeasurementMPHMCEJ Electronic Medical Records MPHMISF Medical Information Systems and MPCHS94 Research proposal module and DLMIN95 dissertation of limited scope or Computer science 1st year 12 credits eachCOS113W Computer Systems: Fundamental Concepts COS111U Introduction to Programme ICOS112V Introduction to Programme 22nd and 3rd level12 Credits eachCOS2269 Computer Networks I and MPCHS94 Research proposal moduleand DLMCS95 Dissertation of limited scope

No new students from 2011 for the specialisation in Medical Informatics. Students have until 2014 to complete their studies.

Students must pass two modules per year to be allowed to reregister Students may register for the dissertation only after all theoretical modules are completed.

Students must pass all modules before the dissertation of limited scope may be submitted for examination.

Romance Languages (specialising in 2 languages)

MA An Honours degree in Romance Languages/French/Italian/Portuguese or Spanish with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

0796X DIS4964 Students must indicate the two Languages they wish to specialise in on their registration forms when applying

A scientific article is recommended

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98558 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFROM95 Dissertation

Russian MA A BA Honours degree in Russian with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

06327 DIS632Q A scientific article is recommended

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98559 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFRUS95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Russian

Repeaters only A thesis

08311 DIS831V

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98560 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFRUS05 Thesis

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social Sciences Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS

MA An Honours degree in Social Behaviour or an honours degree in a related field, e.g. Psychology, Sociology, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Health and Education with an average of 60%

Repeaters only 4 papers and a dissertation of limited scope andcompulsory seminars during February /March

07315 SB8001X Advanced Social Behaviour ResearchSB8002Y Advanced HIV/AIDS Policy and Programme Design SB80P19 Advanced HIV/AIDS Research Software SB80033 History and Ethics of HIV/AIDS andDISSB8K Dissertation of limited scope

ADMISSION IS DONE BY SELECTION NB! Only a limited number of students can be accommodatedRe registration for the second and third year is not automatic and students should contact Unit for Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS and Health (USBAH), Department of Sociology, directly.

The closing date: 30 September

Students can complete the degree in 2 to 3 years

NEW: 3 papers, a research proposal module and a dissertation of limited scope andcompulsory seminars during February /March

98561 1ST YEAR SB8001X Research proposal module SB8002Y Advanced HIV/Aids Policy and Programme Design SB80P19 Advanced HIV/AIDS Research Software 2ND YEAR SB80033 History and Ethics of HIV/AIDS and DLSBH95 Dissertation of limited scope

Social Work

MA(SS) A 4 year degree qualification in social work with an average of 60%. Student must have passed research methodology and a dissertation of limited scope in the undergraduate social work qualification at 4th year level. If not, the student must first complete SCK410B (Social work Research) for non-degree purposes before he/she may apply for admission to the masters degree and a student must have 2 year practice experience as a social worker.

Repeaters only A dissertation

06424 DIS642S Student must submit the following with their application:

Proof of registration as a social worker with the SASSCP (South African residents only) or in the case of students residing outside the borders of South Africa must submit proof of any social work professional registration or membership in the country of residence.

Students must submit proof of 2 years practice experience as a social worker and a essay of a scholarly nature of not more than 1000 words supported by in-text references and bibliography of his/her proposed research topic or field of interest.

The acceptance of all proposed research topics is subject to the availability of the necessary capacity and expertise in the Department.

NEW : Research proposal module and a dissertation

98404 MPCHS91 Research proposal module DFSWK95 Dissertation

DPhil A masters degree in Social Work with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A thesis

08400 DIS840W

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98429 DPCHS01 Research proposal module TFSWK05 Thesis

Sociolinguistics MA A BA Honours degree in Sociolinguistics with an average of 60% or an Honours degree in a language passed with 60% will be considered

Repeaters only A dissertation

97845 DIS7748

NEW : Research proposal module and a dissertation of limited scope

98572 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFSCL95 Dissertation

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social Sciences Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Subjects Degree Admission requirements Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional information

The completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research

component.

Sociology MAMA(SS)

A BA Honours degree BA(SS) Honours degree with at least an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation and a scientific article

06351 06440

DIS635T DIS644U

NEW : Research proposal module, a dissertation and a scientific article

9841898562

MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFSOC95 MA DFSOC96 MA(SS)

DLitt et PhilDPhil

An MA degreeAn MA(SS) degree in Sociology with at least an average of 60%

Repeaters only A thesis and a scientific article

08346 08427

DIS834Y DIS842Y

NEW : Research proposal module, a thesis and a scientific article

9841998563

DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFSOC05 DLitt TFSOC06 DPhil

Spanish MA A BA Honours degree in Spanish with an average of 60%

Repeaters only A dissertation

07013 DIS701L A scientific article is recommended

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98564 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFSPN95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Spanish Repeaters only A thesis

09083 DIS9083

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98565 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFSPN05 Thesis

TESOL(Teaching English to Students of other Languages)

MA A BA Honours (TESOL) degree with an average of 60% or anHonours in Applied Linguistics (or an equivalent) with an average of 60%.Students who obtained an Honours degree in a language must pass modules 1-6 of the Honours degree in Applied Linguistics for non-degree purposes (NDP) with an average of 60% before they can be considered.Students with less than 60% will be accepted in exceptional cases only!

Repeaters only A dissertation

97764 DIS784A

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98414 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFTES95 Dissertation

Theory of Literature

MA A BA Honours degree in Theory of Literature or an Honours degree in a related subject

Repeaters only A dissertation

07463 DIS7463

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98566 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFTHL95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA in Theory of Literature

Repeaters only A thesis

09334 DIS9334

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98567 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFTHL05 Thesis

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social Sciences Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Translation Studies (Linguistics with specialisation in Translation Studies)

MA An Honours degree with an average of 60% in Linguistics or in a language or in Speech and Language Pathology or in Sociolinguistics or Applied Linguistics or in Translation Studies

Repeaters only A dissertation

06297 (TLS)

DISTLSS

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98568 MPCHS92 Research proposal module DFTLS95 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil An MA degree in Translation Studies/Linguistics or in a Language or in Speech and Language Pathologywith an average of 60%

Students must have an MA by full thesis or by course work with a 50% dissertation component

Repeaters only A thesis

08273 DISDTSP

NEW: Research proposal module and a thesis

98569 DPCHS02 Research proposal module TFTLS05 Thesis

Visual Arts MVA 4 year BVA or BA(FA) with an average of 60% and must submit practical work before admission can be considered

Repeaters only A dissertation

07862 (VAR)

DIS786C Follow on degree is the DLitt et Phil in Art HistoryMinimum duration 2 years

NEW: A research proposal module and a dissertation

98573 MPCHS94 Research proposal module DFVAR95 Dissertation

College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Arts, Culture, Languages and Social Sciences Repeaters only: students registered prior to January 2010NEW: students registered from January 2010

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College of Law

Subjects Degree Admission requirements Curriculum Degree code (SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Banking Law

Department Mercantile Law

LLM (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum B 3 papers, a research methodology module anda short dissertation

Repeaters only 07609 (BAN)

MBALW19 Banking Law I MBALW2A Banking Law 2 MNINLWN Law relating to Negotiable InstrumentsAnd MPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawAnd repeaters onlyLLMSKHL Short dissertation (Mercantile Law)

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation. A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods.If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year. Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW : 98600 (BAN)

MBALW19 Banking Law I MBALW2A Banking Law 2 MNINLWN Law relating to Negotiable InstrumentsAnd MPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawAnd DLMCL92 Short Dissertation

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code (SPEC)

Study units Additional information

The completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the

research component.

Commercial Law

Department Mercantile Law

LLM (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum B 3 papers, a research methodology module Anda short dissertation

Repeaters only07609 (COM)

Any 3 of MBALW19 Banking Law IMBALW2A Banking Law 2 MCLAW1R Company Law 1MCLAW2S Company Law 2MCPTLWD Competition LawMCOPLWS Copyright LawMDESLWV Design LawMESDLWG Estate Duty Donation Tax and Transfer DutyMTX1LW9 Income Tax Law 1MTX2LWC Income Tax Law 2MITLW35 Information Technology Law (intellectual Property Law) MIWJLWC 3Insolvency Winding-Up and Judicial Management MINLW19 Insurance Law 1MLALW1W Labour Law 1 MLALW2X Labour Law 2MTRDLWV Law of TrademarksMPATLWJ Patent LawMNINLWN Law relating to Negotiable InstrumentsMVATLWK Value Added Tax And MPLLW91 Research Methodology for Lawand Short dissertation (Mercantile Law) LLMSKHL

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation. A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods.If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year. Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course.The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW98600 (COM)

Any 3 of MBALW19 Banking Law IMBALW2A Banking Law 2 MCLAW1R Company Law 1MCLAW2S Company Law 2MCPTLWD Competition LawMCOPLWS Copyright LawMDESLWV Design LawMESDLWG Estate Duty Donation Tax and Transfer DutyMTX1LW9 Income Tax Law 1MTX2LWC Income Tax Law 2MITLW35 Information Technology Law (intellectual Property Law) MIWJLWC 3Insolvency Winding-Up and Judicial Management MINLW19 Insurance Law 1MLALW1W Labour Law 1 MLALW2X Labour Law 2MTRDLWV Law of TrademarksMPATLWJ Patent LawMNINLWN Law relating to Negotiable InstrumentsMVATLWK Value Added Tax And MPLLW91 Research Methodology for Lawand DLMCL92 Short Dissertation

School of Law

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College of Law

Subjects Degree Admission requirements Curriculum Degree code (SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research

component.

Corporate Law

Department Mercantile Law

LLM (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum B3 papers, a research methodology module anda short dissertation

Repeaters only07609 (COP)

Any one from the following:MIWJLWC 3 Insolvency Winding-Up and Judicial Management MCPTLWD Competition LawMTX1LW9 Income Tax Law 1MTX2LWC Income Tax Law 2MDCCLWX Drafting of Commercial ContractsAnd MCLAW1R Company Law 1MCLAW2S Company Law 2And MPLLW91 Research methodology for LawAndLLMSKHL Short dissertation (Mercantile Law)

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertationA student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods.If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year.Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course.The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW 98600 (COP)

Any one from the following:MIWJLWC 3 Insolvency Winding-Up and Judicial Management MCPTLWD Competition LawMTX1LW9 Income Tax Law 1MTX2LWC Income Tax Law 2MDCCLWX Drafting of Commercial ContractsAnd MCLAW1R Company Law 1MCLAW2S Company Law 2And MPLLW91 Research methodology for LawAnd DLMCL92 Short Dissertation

School of Law

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional information

The completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research

component.

Constitutional and International Law

Dept:Public, Constitutional and International Law

LLM (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum AA research methodology module and a dissertation

Repeaters only 07595 (CIL)

DIS670W Dissertation

A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering the dissertation NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research methodology module (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the dissertation for that specific academic year. Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW:98604 (CIL)

MPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawDFCIL92

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Constitutional and International Law

Dept:Public, Constitutional and International Law

LLD A student must hold at least one of the following qualifications:(1) the LLB degree completed in accordance with the curriculum prescribed before 1998; or(2) the LLM degree.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

The curriculum comprises a thesis and a doctoral examination in a major subject and two subsidiary subjects, conducted at the place and time appointed by the promoter, and a thesis.Note that:(i) one of the subsidiary subjects may be a non-legal subject, provided that it is recommended by the Chair of the Department concerned with the non-legal subject and, in the opinion of the College, is closely related to the major subject and the other subsidiary subject;ii) the doctoral examination must be passed at least one year before the thesis is submitted for examination;(iii) a student who holds the degree of Master of Laws or who has passed an examination or examinations on doctoral level at a university or institution recognised by Senate for that purpose, may be exempted from the doctoral examination or a part thereof;

Repeaters only09601

DIS868D No new registrations under this degree code – students must register from 2011 for the New curriculum

NEW: 98602 (CIL)

DPLLW01 Research Methodology for LawTFCIL02 Thesis

NB! Students must indicate their field of specialisation on the registration form A student must have met the outcome of DPLLW01 (a research proposal) before registering for the thesis

NB! Students must indicate their field of specialisation on the registration form Academic acceptability must be confirmed by the CollegeSupervisors will insist on an acceptable research proposal

Duration of studyExcept with the permission of College, the degree will not be conferred upon a candidate(a) until at least four years have elapsed since the academic year in which the LLB degree was completed, and (b) unless the candidate has been registered at least twice for the LLD degree at this University.

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

Dept: Criminal and Procedural Law

LLM (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College ExecutiveAn LLM degree or LLB degree that was completed before 1998

Curriculum AA research methodology module and a dissertation

Repeaters only07595 (CRI)

DIS671X Dissertation A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research methodology module (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the dissertation for that specific academic year. Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW: 98604 (CRI)

MPLLW91 Research methodology for LawDFCRI92 Dissertation

LLM Curriculum B3 papers, a research methodology module anda short dissertation

Repeater only 07609 (CRI)

Any one from the following:MEVDLWU EvidenceMITLW13 Information Technology Law 1 (Evidence and Criminal Law)MSINLWJ Constitutional Interpretation MMEDLWV Medical LawMFORLWJ Forensic Medicine and MCRLAW3 Criminal LawMCRPLW9 Criminal Procedure andMPLLW91 Research Methodology for Law andLLMSKSX Short dissertation/

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation.

A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation.

NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic yearStudents will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW: 98600 (CRI)

Any one from the following:MEVDLWU EvidenceMITLW13 Information Technology Law 1 (Evidence and Criminal Law)MSINLWJ Constitutional Interpretation MMEDLWV Medical LawMFORLWJ Forensic Medicine and MCRLAW3 Criminal LawMCRPLW9 Criminal ProcedureandMPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawandDLCRI92 Short dissertation

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

Dept: Criminal and Procedural Law

LLD A student must hold at least one of the following qualifications:(1) the LLB degree completed in accordance with the curriculum prescribed before 1998; or(2) the LLM degree.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

The curriculum comprises a doctoral examination in a major subject and two subsidiary subjects, conducted at the place and time appointed by the promoter, and a thesis.Note that:(i) one of the subsidiary subjects may be a non-legal subject, provided that it is recommended by the Chair of the Department concerned with the non-legal subject and, in the opinion of the College, is closely related to the major subject and the other subsidiary subject;ii) the doctoral examination must be passed at least one year before the thesis is submitted for examination;(iii) a student who holds the degree of Master of Laws or who has passed an examination or examinations on doctoral level at a university or institution recognised by Senate for that purpose, may be exempted from the doctoral examination or a part thereof;

Repeaters only09601

DIS869E No new registrations under this degree code – students must register from 2011 for the New curriculum

NEW: 98602 (CRI)

DPLLW01 Research Methodology for LawTFCRI02 Thesis

NB! Students must indicate their field of specialisation on the registration form A student must have met the outcome of DPLLW01 (a research proposal) before registering for the thesis

NB! Students must indicate their field of specialisation on the registration form Academic acceptability must be confirmed by the CollegeSupervisors will insist on an acceptable research proposal

Duration of studyExcept with the permission of College, the degree will not be conferred upon a candidate(a) until at least four years have elapsed since the academic year in which the LLB degree was completed, and (b) unless the candidate has been registered at least twice for the LLD degree at this University.

College of Law

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Family Law

Department of Private Law

LLM (B) (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB mod-ules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB mod-ules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate di-ploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s ap-plication for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum B3 papers, a research methodology module anda short dissertation

Repeaters only 07609 (FAL)

MFAMLW4 Marriage LawMCHILW5 Child LawMPCMLW4 Proprietary Consequences of Marriageand MPLLW91 Research Proposaland LLMSKPU Short dissertation (Private Law)

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation. A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year. Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW:98600 (FAL)

MFAMLW4 Marriage LawMCHILW5 Child LawMPCMLW4 Proprietary Consequences of Marriageand MPLLW91 Research Proposaland DLPLW92 Short dissertation (Private Law)

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Curriculum Degree code (SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Fundamental Rights

Dept: Public, Constitutional and International Law

LLM (B) (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (mini-mum four years) or(c) the degree of Bacca-laureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum B3 papers, a research methodology module anda short dissertation

Repeaters only 07609 (FUR)

Any one of the followingMSINLWJ Constitutional InterpretationMCSTLWR Constitutional LawMEQDLW8 Estate Duty Donations Tax and Transfer DutyMIHRLW4 International Human RightsandMFR1LWX Fundamental Rights Litigation 1MFR2LW4 Fundamental Rights Litigation 2and MPLLW91 Research Methodology for Lawand LLMSKCF Short dissertation

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation. A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year. Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.NEW:

98600 (FUR)Any one of the followingMSINLWJ Constitutional InterpretationMCSTLWR Constitutional LawMEQDLW8 Estate Duty Donations Tax and Transfer DutyMIHRLW4 International Human RightsandMFR1LWX Fundamental Rights Litigation 1MFR2LW4 Fundamental Rights Litigation 2and MPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawandDLPIL92 Short dissertation

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

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Indigenous Law

Dept:Public, Constitutional and International Law

LLD A student must hold at least one of the following qualifications:(1) the LLB degree completed in accordance with the curriculum prescribed before 1998; or(2) the LLM degree.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

The curriculum comprises a thesis and a doctoral examination in a major subject and two subsidiary subjects, conducted at the place and time appointed by the promoter, and a thesis.Note that:(i) one of the subsidiary subjects may be a non-legal subject, provided that it is recommended by the Chair of the Department concerned with the non-legal subject and, in the opinion of the College, is closely related to the major subject and the other subsidiary subject;ii) the doctoral examination must be passed at least one year before the thesis is submitted for examination;(iii) a student who holds the degree of Master of Laws or who has passed an examination or examinations on doctoral level at a university or institution recognised by Senate for that purpose, may be exempted from the doctoral examination or a part thereof;

Repeaters only09601

DIS874B No new registrations under this degree code – students must register from 2011 for the New curriculum

NEW: 98604 (IND)

DPLLW01 Research Methodology for LawTFCIL02 Thesis

NB! Students must indicate their field of specialisation on the registration form A student must have met the outcome of DPLLW01 (a research proposal) before registering for the thesis

NB! Students must indicate their field of specialisation on the registration form Academic acceptability must be confirmed by the CollegeSupervisors will insist on an acceptable research proposal

Duration of studyExcept with the permission of College, the degree will not be conferred upon a candidate(a) until at least four years have elapsed since the academic year in which the LLB degree was completed, and (b) unless the candidate has been registered at least twice for the LLD degree at this University.

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Curriculum Degree code (SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Information Technology Law

LLM (B) An LLM degree or a LLB degree that was completed before 1998(1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum B3 papers, a research methodology module anda short dissertation

Repeaters only 07609 (FUR)

Any three from the following:MITLW13 Information Technology Law 1 (Evidence and Criminal Law)MITLW24 Technology Law 2 (Private Law)MITLW35 Technology Law 3 (Intellectual Property Law)MITLW46 Technology Law 4 (Select Aspects)and MPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawAnd one of the following short dissertations:

LLMSKPU Private Law

LLMSKRW Jurisprudence

LLMSKHL Mercantile Law

LLMSKSX Criminal and Procedural Law

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation. A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year. Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW: 98600 (FUR)

Any three from the following:MITLW13 Information Technology Law 1 (Evidence and Criminal Law)MITLW24 Technology Law 2 (Private Law)MITLW35 Technology Law 3 (Intellectual Property Law)MITLW46 Technology Law 4 (Select Aspects)and MPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawAnd one of the following short dissertations:

DLPLW92 Short Dissertation(Private Law)

DLHIA92 Short Dissertation(Jurisprudence)

DLMCL92 Short Dissertation (Mercantile Law)

DLCRI92 Short Dissertation(Criminal and Procedural Law)

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Insurance Law

Department Mercantile Law

LLM (B) (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum B 3 papers, a research methodology module anda short dissertation

Repeaters only07609 (INL)

Any one from the following: MCLAW1R Company Law 1MDCCLWX Drafting of Commercial ContractsMDELLW8 Law of Delictual DamagesMTXILW9 Income Tax Law 1AndMINLW19 Insurance Law 1 MINLW2A Insurance Law 2and MPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawandLLMSKHL Short dissertation (Mercantile Law)

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation. A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year. Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW: 98600 (INL)

Any one from the following: MCLAW1R Company Law 1MDCCLWX Drafting of Commercial ContractsMDELLW8 Law of Delictual DamagesMTXILW9 Income Tax Law 1AndMINLW19 Insurance Law 1 MINLW2A Insurance Law 2and MPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawandDLMCL92 Short Dissertation

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Intellectual Property Law

Department of Mercantile Law

LLM (B) (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum B3 papers, a research methodology module anda short dissertation

Repeaters only07609 (INP)

Any three from the following:MCPTLWD Competition Law MCOPLWS Copyright LawMDESLWV Design Law MGINLWG Intellectual Property Aspects of Global Information NetworksMPATLWJ Patent Law MTRDLWV Law of Trademarks AndMPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawandLLMSKHL Short dissertation (Mercantile Law)

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation. A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods .If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year. Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW: 98600 (INP)

Any three from the following:MCPTLWD Competition Law MCOPLWS Copyright LawMDESLWV Design Law MGINLWG Intellectual Property Aspects of Global Information NetworksMPATLWJ Patent Law MTRDLWV Law of Trademarks AndMPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawandDLMCL92 Short Dissertation

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International Economic Law

Dept: Public, Constitutional and International Law

LLM (B) (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, and one of the following:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor a relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or (e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum B3 papers, a research methodology module anda short dissertation

Repeaters only07609 (INE)

MPINLWY Advanced Principles of Public International LawMIECLW5 International Economic LawMINLFIE International Law of Foreign InvestmentandMPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawandLLMSKCF short dissertation (Constitution and International Law)

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation. A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods .If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year. Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW: 98600 (INE)

MPINLWY Advanced Principles of Public International LawMIECLW5 International Economic LawMINLFIE International Law of Foreign InvestmentandMPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawandDLPIL92 Short Dissertation

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Jurisprudence

Department of Jurisprudence

LLM (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) Or (c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of the following:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor (d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor a relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or (e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum Aresearch methodology module and a Dissertation

Repeaters only 07595 (JUR)

DIS6698 Dissertation

A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering the dissertation NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research methodology module (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the dissertation for that specific academic year Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student

NEW: 98604 (JUR)

MPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawandDFJUR92 Dissertation

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Jurisprudence

Department of Jurisprudence

LLD A student must hold at least one of the following qualifications:(1) the LLB degree completed in accordance with the curriculum prescribed before 1998; or(2) the LLM degree.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

The curriculum comprises a doctoral examination in a major subject and two subsidiary subjects, conducted at the place and time appointed by the promoter, and a thesis.Note that:(i) one of the subsidiary subjects may be a non-legal subject, provided that it is recommended by the Chair of the Department concerned with the non-legal subject and, in the opinion of the College, is closely related to the major subject and the other subsidiary subject;ii) the doctoral examination must be passed at least one year before the thesis is submitted for examination;(iii) a student who holds the degree of Master of Laws or who has passed an examination or examinations on doctoral level at a university or institution recognised by Senate for that purpose, may be exempted from the doctoral examination or a part thereof;

Repeaters only09601 (JUR)

DIS874B No new registrations under this degree code – students must register from 2011 for the New curriculum

NEW: 98604 (JUR)

DPLLW01 Research Methodology for LawTFJUR02 Thesis

NB! Students must indicate their field of specialisation on the registration form A student must have met the outcome of DPLLW01 (a research proposal) before registering for the thesis

NB! Students must indicate their field of specialisation on the registration form Academic acceptability must be confirmed by the CollegeSupervisors will insist on an acceptable research proposal

Duration of studyExcept with the permission of College, the degree will not be conferred upon a candidate(a) until at least four years have elapsed since the academic year in which the LLB degree was completed, and (b) unless the candidate has been registered at least twice for the LLD degree at this University.

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Labour Law

Department of Mercantile Law

LLM An LLM degree or a LLB degree that was completed before 1998 (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of the following:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor (d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or (e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum B3 papers, a research methodology module anda short dissertation

Repeaters only07609 (LAL)

Any one from the following:MENDSLU Employment Discrimination LawMSOSELY Social Security LawAndMLALW1W Labour Law 1MLALW2X Labour Law 2

And MPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawAndLLMSKHL Short dissertation (Mercantile Law)

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation. A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW: 98600 (LAL)

Any one from the following:MENDSLU Employment Discrimination LawMSOSELY Social Security LawAndMLALW1W Labour Law 1MLALW2X Labour Law 2

And MPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawAndDLMCL92 Short Dissertation

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Legal Aspects of HIV/AIDS

Department of Jurisprudence

LLM (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; Or (b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) Or (c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of the following:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor (d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor a relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum BA research methodology module and a dissertation

Repeaters only07609 (HIA)

LLMHHC4 Legal Aspects of HIV/AIDS 1: Health Care ContextLLMHSAR Aspects of HIV/AIDS 2: Health Care Context LLMHRDS Aspects of HIV/AIDS 3: HEALTH Care ContextandMPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawandLLMSKRW Short dissertation (Jurisprudence)

2011 IS THE LAST TIME THAT THIS SPECIALISATION WILL BE AVAILABLE. A postgraduate diploma in Medical Law will be introduced from 2012.Coursework modules must be completed during the January/February 2014 examinations and the research proposal module (MPLLW91) and the short dissertation by 2016.Students will have until 2016 to complete the degree.

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation. A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW: 98600 (HIA)

LLMHHC4 Legal Aspects of HIV/AIDS 1: Health Care ContextLLMHSAR Aspects of HIV/AIDS 2: Health Care Context LLMHRDS Aspects of HIV/AIDS 3: HEALTH Care ContextandMPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawandDLHIA92 Short Dissertation

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Mercantile Law

Department of Mercantile Law

LLM (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degree ora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum Aa research methodology module in Law anda dissertation

Repeaters only07595 (MCL)

DIS6675 A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering the dissertation NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research methodology module (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the dissertation for that specific academic year Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student

NEW: 98604 (MCL)

NEW: MPLLW91 Research methodology in Law DFMCL92

LLD A student must hold at least one of the following qualifications:(1) the LLB degree completed in accordance with the curriculum prescribed before 1998; or(2) the LLM degree.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

The curriculum comprises a thesis and a doctoral examination in a major subject and two subsidiary subjects, conducted at the place and time appointed by the promoter, and a thesis.Note that:(i) one of the subsidiary subjects may be a non-legal subject, provided that it is recommended by the Chair of the Department concerned with the non-legal subject and, in the opinion of the College, is closely related to the major subject and the other subsidiary subject;ii) the doctoral examination must be passed at least one year before the thesis is submitted for examination;(iii) a student who holds the degree of Master of Laws or who has passed an examination or examinations on doctoral level at a university or institution recognised by Senate for that purpose, may be exempted from the doctoral examination or a part thereof;

Repeaters only09601

DIS865A No new registrations under this degree code – students must register from 2011 for the New curriculum

NEW: 98602 (MCL)

DPLLW01 Research Methodology for LawTFMCL02 Thesis

NB! Students must indicate their field of specialisation on the registration form A student must have met the outcome of DPLLW01 (a research proposal) before registering for the thesis

NB! Students must indicate their field of specialisation on the registration form Academic acceptability must be confirmed by the CollegeSupervisors will insist on an acceptable research proposal

Duration of studyExcept with the permission of College, the degree will not be conferred upon a candidate(a) until at least four years have elapsed since the academic year in which the LLB degree was completed, and (b) unless the candidate has been registered at least twice for the LLD degree at this University.

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LLM (GENERAL)

LLM An LLM degree or a LLB degree that was completed before 1998(1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum B3 papers, a research methodology module and a short dissertation

Repeaters only 07609(GEN)

Any 3 LLM papersAnd MPLLW91 Research proposal And Any one of the short dissertations in the College of LawLLMSKPU Private Law

LLMSKRW Jurisprudence

LLMSKHL Mercantile Law

LLMSKSX Criminal and Procedural Law

LLMSKCF short dissertation (Constitution and International Law)

No new registrations from 2011 for this option.

Students have until 2015 to complete their studies. Students must pass the coursework modules by January/February 2013 and the research proposal module MPLLW91 and the short dissertation by 2015.

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation. A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

Repeaters onlyNEW : 98600(GEN)

Any 3 LLM papersAnd MPLLW91 Research proposal And Any one of the short dissertations in the College of Law

DLPLW92 Short Dissertation(Private Law)

DLHIA92 Short Dissertation(Jurisprudence)

DLMCL92 Short Dissertation (Mercantile Law)

DLCRI92 Short Dissertation(Criminal and Procedural Law)

DLPIL92 Short Dissertation (Constitution and International Law)

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Private Law

Department of Private Law

LLM (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum AA research methodology module and a dissertation

Repeaters only07595

DIS6686 Dissertation A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering the dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research methodology module (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the dissertation for that specific academic year. Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW: 98604 PRL

MPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawDFPLW92 Dissertation

Curriculum B3 papers, a research methodology module Anda short dissertation

07609 (PRL)

Any three from the following:MADPLWW Advanced Property LawMCHILW5 Child LawMPROLWD Constitutional Property Law MCRELW4 Credit SecurityMDCCLWX Drafting of Commercial DocumentsMITLW24Information Technology Law 2 (Private Law) MFAMLW4 Marriage Law MDELLW8 Law of Delictual DamagesAndMPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawAnd LLMSKPU Short dissertation

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation. A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year , Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

FOR NEW MODEL 98600 (PRL)

Any three from the following:MADPLWW Advanced Property LawMCHILW5 Child LawMPROLWD Constitutional Property Law MCRELW4 Credit SecurityMDCCLWX Drafting of Commercial DocumentsMITLW24Information Technology Law 2 (Private Law) MFAMLW4 Marriage Law MDELLW8 Law of Delictual DamagesAndMPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawAnd DLPLW92 Short Dissertation

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Private Law

Department of Private Law

LLD A student must hold at least one of the following qualifications:(1) the LLB degree completed in accordance with the curriculum prescribed before 1998; or(2) the LLM degree.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

The curriculum comprises a thesis and a doctoral examination in a major subject and two subsidiary subjects, conducted at the place and time appointed by the promoter, and a thesis.Note that:(i) one of the subsidiary subjects may be a non-legal subject, provided that it is recommended by the Chair of the Department concerned with the non-legal subject and, in the opinion of the College, is closely related to the major subject and the other subsidiary subject;ii) the doctoral examination must be passed at least one year before the thesis is submitted for examination;(iii) a student who holds the degree of Master of Laws or who has passed an examination or examinations on doctoral level at a university or institution recognised by Senate for that purpose, may be exempted from the doctoral examination or a part thereof;

Repeaters only09601(PRL)

DIS866B NB! Students must indicate their field of specialisation on the registration form A student must have met the outcome of DPLLW01 (a research proposal) before registering for the thesis

NB! Students must indicate their field of specialisation on the registration form Academic acceptability must be confirmed by the CollegeSupervisors will insist on an acceptable research proposal

Duration of studyExcept with the permission of College, the degree will not be conferred upon a candidate(a) until at least four years have elapsed since the academic year in which the LLB degree was completed, and (b) unless the candidate has been registered at least twice for the LLD degree at this University.

NEW: 98602 (PRL)

DPLLW01 Research Methodology for LawTFPLW02 Thesis

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements Curriculum Degree code

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Property Law

Department of Private Law

LLM (B) An LLM degree or an LLB degree that was completed before 1998(1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum B3 papers, a research methodology moduleAnda short dissertation

Repeaters only07609 (PRP)

MCRELW4 Credit SecurityMADPLWW Advanced Property LawMPROLWD Constitutional Property Law andMPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawAnd LLMSKPU Short dissertation

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertationA student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periodsIf a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course.The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW:98600(PRP)

MCRELW4 Credit SecurityMADPLWW Advanced Property LawMPROLWD Constitutional Property Law andMPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawAndDLPLW92 Short Dissertation

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Tax Law

Department of Mercantile Law

LLM (1) A student must hold:(a) a South African LLB degree; or(b) a foreign LLB (minimum four years) or(c) the degree of Baccalaureus Procurationis, plus one of thefollowing:(i) successful completion of the attorney’s admissionexaminations; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeor(d) a foreign three year LLB degree plus one of thefollowing:(i) admission to the legal profession in the relevantcountry; or(ii) four approved LLB modules, selected from theelective modules of the LLB degreeora relevant postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or(e) a foreign LLM degree(2) Students choosing a paper will be assumed to have required knowledge at an undergraduate level to enable them to embark on a study of the LLM paper.(3) Before a student’s application for registration can be considered, his/her academic acceptability must be confirmed by the College Executive.

Curriculum B3 papers, a research Methodology module anda short dissertation

Repeaters only07609 (TAL)

Any three from the following MESDLWG Estate Duty Donation Tax and Transfer DutyMTX1LW9 Income Tax Law 1MTX2LWC Income Tax Law 2MVATLWK Value Added Tax andMPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawAndLLMSKHL Short dissertation (Mercantile Law)

Students are advised to do MPLLW91 and a dissertation in the second year of study as the course work forms the background to the dissertation. A student must have met the outcome of MPLLW91 (a research proposal) before registering for the short dissertation. NB! Students may register for MPLLW91 at any time of the year during registration periods. If a student wishes to complete his/her studies in one year (students must adhere to the registration dates) he/she must register and pass the research proposal (MPLLW91) as early as possible to be able to register for the short dissertation for that specific academic year. Students will be assumed to have the required undergraduate knowledge for any course. The College Executive will confirm the academic acceptability of each student.

NEW : 98600(TAL)

Any three from the following MESDLWG Estate Duty Donation Tax and Transfer DutyMTX1LW9 Income Tax Law 1MTX2LWC Income Tax Law 2MVATLWK Value Added Tax andMPLLW91 Research Methodology for LawAndDLMCL92 Short Dissertation

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College of Law

School Criminal Justice

Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Correctional Services Management

Department of Penology

MTech A BTech in Correctional Services Management or an equivalent qualification.The successful completion of Research Methodology as part of a BTECH or Honours degree.

Repeaters onlyA dissertation

MTCOR RCS501M This qualification will be discontinued at the end of 2011 and from 2012 no new registrations will be accepted for this qualification. Students enrolled for the degree will be allowed to re-register for the new generic qualification in 2012.

Students have a maximum of 1 year to complete the research proposal. They will be allowed to submit two drafts proposals and a third and final proposal. If the third attempt is not successful the student will be refused for reregistration for the degree for the next academic.

NEW:Research proposal module and A dissertation

98605 MPSCJ90Research proposal moduleDFSCJ91 Dissertation

Criminology

Department: Criminology and Security Science

MA BA Honours Criminology

Repeaters onlyA dissertation

06254 DIS625R No new registrations from 2011.

NEW:Research proposal module and adissertation

98606 MPSCJ90 Research proposal moduleDFSCJ91 Dissertation

The degree of Master of Arts in Criminology will be discontinued at the end of 2011. Students enrolled for the degree will be allowed to re-register for the new generic qualification in 2012.

Students have a maximum of 1 year to complete the research proposal. They will be allowed to submit two drafts proposals and a third and final proposal. If the third attempt is not successful the student will be refused for reregistration for the degree for the next academic.

DLitt et PhilDPhil

MA degree in CriminologyMA(SS) degree in Criminology

Repeaters onlyA thesis

08249 (MA)

08397 (MA)

DIS824W DIS8398

No new registrations from 2011.

NEW:Research proposal module and athesis

98607 (MA)

98608(MA(SS))

DPSCJ00 Research proposal moduleTFSCJ01 Thesis

Students have a maximum of 1 year to complete the research proposal. They will be allowed to submit two drafts proposals and a third and final proposal. If the third attempt is not successful the student will be refused for reregistration for the degree for the next academic.

Forensic Investigation

Department: Police Practice

MTech Appropriate BTech or Honours qualification with 60% pass mark.Research methodology must be passed at BTech or Honours level.

Repeaters only 3 subjects and a dissertation of limited scope

MTFIN FOM501F Forensic Methods and Techniques IFO501F IntelligenceorFOU501F Forensic Auditing PMN501F Project ManagementandFOR501M Dissertation of limited scope

No new registrations from 2013.

Students will have until 2018 to complete the MTech degree

Students have a maximum of 1 year to complete the research proposal. They will be allowed to submit two drafts proposals and a third and final proposal. If the third attempt is not successful the student will be refused for reregistration for the degree for the next academic

NEW: 3 subjects, a research propoal module and a dissertation of limited scope

98609 FOM501F Forensic Methods and Techniques IFO501F IntelligenceorFOU501F Forensic Auditing PMN501F Project Managementand MPSCJ90 research proposal moduleandDLSCJ91 Dissertation of limited scope

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research proposal module

is a prerequisite for the research component.

Penology

Department of Penology

MA An Honours degree in Penology or an equivalent degree

Repeaters only a dissertation

0720X DIS720P The degree of Master of Arts in Penology will be discontinued at the end of 2011. Students enrolled for the degree will be allowed to re-register for the new generic qualification in 2012 and relevant credits may be granted towards it.

Students have a maximum of 1 year to complete the research proposal.

They will be allowed to submit two drafts proposals and a third and final proposal. If the third attempt is not successful the student will be refused for reregistration for the degree for the next academic.

NEW : Research proposal module and a dissertation

98601 MPSCJ90 Research proposal moduleDFSCJ01 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil

MA degree in Penology or an equivalent degree

Repeaters onlyA thesis

09075 DIS907Y

NEW:Research proposal module and athesis

98610 DPSCJ00 Research proposal moduleTFSCJ01 Thesis

No new registrations from 2013.

Students have a maximum of 1 year to complete the research proposal.

They will be allowed to submit two drafts proposals and a third and final proposal. If the third attempt is not successful the student will be refused for reregistration for the degree for the next academic.

Police Science

Department Police Practice

MA An Honours in Police Science or an equivalent degree

Repeaters onlyA dissertation

07048 DIS704P The degree of Master of Arts in Police Science has been discontinued and from 2010 no new registration will be accepted for this qualification. Students may apply to register for the MTech Policing qualification.NEW:

Research proposal module and A dissertation

98611 MPSCJ00 Research proposal moduleDFSCJ01 Dissertation

DLitt et Phil

An MA degree in Police Science or an equivalent degree

Repeaters onlyA thesis

08966 DIS896H

NEW: Research proposal module and thesis

DPSCJ00 Research proposal moduleTFSCJ01 Thesis

No new registrations from 2013.

Students have a maximum of 1 year to complete the research proposal.

They will be allowed to submit two drafts proposals and a third and final proposal. If the third attempt is not successful the student will be refused for reregistration for the degree for the next academic.

Policing

Department Police Practice

MTech A BTech or an equivalentdegree (with an average of 60%)

Repeaters onlyA dissertation

MTPLC POL501M

NEW: Research proposal module and A dissertation

98613 MPSCJ90 Research proposal moduleDFSCJ91 Dissertation

No new registrations from 2013.

Students have a maximum of 1 year to complete the research proposal. They will be allowed to submit two drafts proposals and a third and final proposal. If the third attempt is not successful the student will be refused for reregistration for the degree.

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School Criminal Justice

Subjects Degree Admission requirements Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research proposal

module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Security Management

Department of Criminology and Security Science

MTech A BTech degree in Security Risk Management or an equivalent degree and must have passed a subject in Research Methodology must be passed at BTech or Honours level

Repeaters only Research project (dissertation)

MTSEC RPJ501S

NEW: Research proposal module and a dissertation

98614 MPSCJ90 Research proposal moduleDFSCJ91 Dissertation

No new registrations from 2013.

Students have a maximum of 1 year to complete the research proposal. They will be allowed to submit two drafts proposals and a third and final proposal. If the third attempt is not successful the student will be refused for reregistration for the degree..

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Subjects Degree Admission requirements

Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Applied Mathematics

MSc A BSc Honours degree in Applied Mathematics or an equivalent degree

A dissertation and a scientific article

97896 DIS6584

06580 For repeaters onlyDIS558X

No new registrations will be accepted for the structured (2 papers and a dissertation of limited scope) master’s degree from 2009. Current students have until 2012 to complete.

PhD MSc in Applied Mathematics

A thesis and a scientific article

08567 DIS8569

Astronomy MSc An Honours degree in Astronomy

A dissertation and a scientific article

9790X DIS6573 International students are required to submit a complete CV of an acceptable supervisor with their applications.

PhD MSc in Astronomy

A thesis and a scientific article

08559 DIS8558

Astronomy Education

MSc (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Astronomy Education)

A BSc Honours degree or equivalent degree in Astronomy or Physics

A dissertation and a pre approved presentation presented at a national/international Conference andan article published in a recognised journal

09288 (ASE)

ASE5901

PhD (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Astronomy Education)

An MSc degree in Astronomy Education or Astronomy

A thesis and a scientific article

09873 DIS9619

Chemical Engineering

MTech A BTech degree in Engineering: Chemical or an equivalent qualification

A research proposal module and a dissertation and a scientific article

MTENC MPENC90 research proposal moduleMDENC91 dissertation

The research proposal module must be passed during the 1st year of studying.

Chemistry MSc A BSc Honours degree in Chemistry

A dissertation, 2 Departmental Examinations/2 Seminarsand a scientific article or proof of acceptance thereof

06491 DIS6493

PhD An MSc in Chemistry

A thesis anda scientific article

08478 DIS8478

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the research

proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Chemistry Education

MSc (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Chemistry Education)

A BSc Honours degree or an equivalent degree in Chemistry

A dissertation and a pre approved presentation presented at a national/international Conference and an article published in a recognised journal

09288 (CME)

CME5901

PhD (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Chemistry Education)

An MSc degree in Chemistry Education or Chemistry

A thesis and a scientific article

09873 DIS966E

Computer Science

MSc An Honours degree in Computer Sciencewith an average of 60%

Repeaters onlyA research dissertation,5 prerequisite modules and a draft article to be submitted to a reputable journal or conference

06556 COS496V Special Topic COS497W Special TopicINF414K Special TopicINF416M Special TopicAny honours paper/module from a related fieldand DIS655X Dissertation

No rew registrations from 2011.

NEW: Research proposal module, a dissertation and a draft article to be submitted to a reputable journal or conference

98800 MPCOS90 Research proposal moduleDFCOS91 Dissertation

Students with foreign qualifications are required to submit a SAQA certificate

PhD An MSc in Computer Science or Information Systems

Repeaters onlyA thesis and a scientific article

08532 DIS8535 No rew registrations from 2011.

NEW: Research proposal module, a thesis and a scientific article

98803 DPCOS00 Research proposal moduleTFCOS01 Thesis

Students with foreign qualifications are required to submit a SAQA certificate

Computing Education

MSc (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Computing Education)

A BSc Honours degree in Computing or Inforation Technology

A dissertation anda pre approved presentation presented at a national/international conference andan article published in a recognised journal

09288 (COE)

COE5901

PhD (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Computing Education)

An MSc degree in Information Technology Education, Computing or Information Technology

A thesis and a scientific article

09873 DIS962A

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Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Electrical Engineering

MTech A BTech or a BSc degree

Research Methodology module and a dissertation

MTEEN RME101Q Research Methodology REE501N Dissertation

Students must submit a research proposal topic and a one page research proposal on application.

Information Systems

MSc An Honours degree in Information Systems with an average of 60%

Repeaters only5 prerequisite modules and a research dissertation and And a draft article to be submitted to a reputable journal or conference

06955 COS496V Special topicCOS497W Special topicINF414K Special topicINF416M Special topicAny honours paper in a related field AndDIS695A Dissertation

No rew registrations from 2011.

NEW: Research proposal module, a dissertation and a draft article to be submitted to a reputable journal or conference

98805 MPCOS90 Research proposal moduleDFINF91 Dissertation

Students with foreign qualifications are required to submit a SAQA certificate.

PhD An MSc degree in Computer Science or Information Systems with an average of 65%

Repeaters onlyA thesis and a scientific article

09849 DIS8524 No rew registrations from 2011.

NEW: Research proposal module, a thesis and a scientific article

98804 DPCOS00 Research proposal moduleTFINF01 Thesis

Students with foreign qualifications are required to submit a SAQA certificate.

InformationTechnology

MTech A BTech degree in Information Technology or an equivalent

If a student did not complete a Research Methodology paper/module on 4th year level they must register for such a module for non-degree purposes (NDP) concurrently

Repeaters onlyA dissertation and a scientific article

MTINT RPI501I No rew registrations from 2011.

NEW: Research proposal module, a dissertation and a draft article to be submitted to a reputable journal or conference

98002 MPCOS90 Research proposal moduleDFINT91 Dissertation

Life Sciences Education

MSc (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Life Sciences Education)

A BSc Honours degree or equivalent in a Life Sciences related discipline

A dissertation anda pre approved presentation presented at a national/international conference andan article published in a recognised journal

09288 (LSE)

LSE5901

PhD (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Life Science Education)

An MSc degree in Life Sciences Education or a life sciences related discipline

A thesis and a scientific article

09873 DIS967F

Mathematics MScMA

An Honours degree in Mathematics

A dissertation and a scientific article

97918MSc06386 MA

DIS6595 DIS638W

International students are required to submit a complete CV of an acceptable supervisor with their applications.

PhD A MSc or a MA degree in Mathematics

A thesis and a scientific article

08575 DIS857A

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Mathematics Education

MSc (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Mathematics Education)

A BSc Honours degree or equivalent in Mathematics

A dissertation and a pre approved presentation presented at a national/international conference andan article published in a recognised journal

09288 (MAE)

MAE5901

PhD (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Mathematics Education)

An MSc degree in Mathematics Education or Mathematics

A thesis and a pre approved presentation presented at a national/international conference and an article published in a recognised journal

09873 DIS964C

Physics MSc A BSc Honours degree in Physics

A dissertation and a scientific article

97926 DIS9792

06513 Repeaters onlyDIS651T

No new registrations will be accepted for the structured masters degree Current students have until 2012 to complete their studies

PhD An MSc degree in Physics

A thesis and a scientific article

08494 DIS849A

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Physics Education

MSc (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Physics Education)

A BSc Honours degree or equivalent degree in Physics

A dissertation and a pre approved presentation presented at a national/international conference andan article published in a recognised journal

09288 (PHE)

PHE5901

PhD (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Physics Education)

MSc degree in Physics Education of Physics

A thesis and a scientific article

09873 DIS965D

Science Education

MSc (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Science Education)

A BSc Honours degree or equivalent degree in a natural science discipline

A dissertation and a pre approved presentation presented at a national/international conference andan article published in a recognised journal

09288 SCE5901

PhD (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Science Education)

MSc degree in Science Education or a science discipline

A thesis a pre approved presentation presented at a national/international conference and an article published in a recognised journal

09873 DIS968G

Statistics MScMCom

An Honours degree in Statistics

A dissertation and a scientific article

9793406114

DIS660U DIS611K

PhDDCom

A Masters degree in Statistics

A thesis and a scientific article

0858308117

DIS858B DIS811R

Students may be requested to register for and pass 4 post graduate modules in preparation for the thesis.

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Curriculum Degree code

(SPEC)

Study units Additional informationThe completion of the

research proposal module is a prerequisite for the research component.

Statistics Education

MSc (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Statistics Education)

A BSc Honours degree or equivalent degree in Statistics

A dissertation and a pre approved presentation presented at a national/international conference andan article published in a recognised journal

09288(STE)

STE5901

PhD (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Statistics Education)

MSc degree in Statistics Education or Statistics

A thesis and a pre approved Presentation presented at a national/international Conference andan article published in a recognised journal

09873 DIS963B

Technology Education

MSc (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Technology Education)

A BSc Honours degree or equivalent degree in a Technology related discipline

A dissertation and a pre approved presentation presented at a national/international conference andan article published in a recognised journal

09288(TEE)

TEE5901

PhD (MSTE) (Mathematics, Science and Technology Education with spes in Technology Education)

MSc degree in Technology Education or a Technology related discipline

A thesis and a pre approved Presentation presented

at a national/international Conference and an article published in a recognised journal

09873 DIS969H