Postgraduate Programmes
Commerce:
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Management
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Analysis
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in Advancement and Resource Mobilisation
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Honours
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
May be taken in the following subjects: Accounting, Auditing, Computer Science, Economics, Industrial Sociology, Information Systems, Management, Management Accounting, Finance, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Organisational Psychology, Taxation.
Bachelor of Economics with Honours
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
May be taken in the following subjects: Accounting, Anthropology, Auditing, Computer Science, Economics, Financial Accounting, Industrial Sociology, Information Systems, Management, Management Accounting, Finance, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Organisational Psychology, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Taxation, Environmental Science, History, Philosophy, Geology.
Master's
Master of Commerce (full thesis)
NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
May be taken in the following subjects: Accounting, Applied Statistics, Auditing, Computer Science, Economics, Financial Accounting, Industrial Sociology, Information Systems, Management, Management Accounting, Finance, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Organisational Psychology, Taxation.
Master of Commerce (course work and thesis)
NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
May be taken in the following subjects: Financial Markets, Taxation
Master of Economics
NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Master of Business Administration
NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
May be taken in the following subjects: Accounting, Auditing, Computer Science, Economics, Financial Accounting, Industrial Sociology, Information Systems, Management, Management Accounting, Finance, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Organisational Psychology, Taxation.
Education:
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainability
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Honours
Bachelor of Education Honours
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
May be taken in the following subjects when offered: PGDip (SL) Bilingual Education for Diversity & Access, Curriculum Studies, Education Leadership & Management (ELM), English Language Teaching (ELT), Geography Education, Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in Education, Mathematics Education, Primary Education and Science Education
Master's
Master of Education
NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Humanities:
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma in English Second Language
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in English Language Teaching
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Management
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in International Studies
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in Local Government Administration
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in Media Management
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Honours
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
The Honours degree may be taken in any subject or combination of subjects approved by the Senate. NOTE: The Faculty offers Interdisciplinary Honours degrees in African Studies, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Industrial Relations and any other inter-departmental and inter-faculties programs. See the entry under “Interdepartmental Studies“ in the Calendar.
Bachelor of Social Science with Honours
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
The Honours degree may be taken in any subject or combination of subjects approved by the Senate. NOTE: The Faculty offers Interdisciplinary Honours degrees in African Studies, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Industrial Relations and any other inter-departmental and inter-faculties programs. See the entry under “Interdepartmental Studies“ in the Calendar.
Master's
Master of Arts
NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
A thesis must be submitted for examination on any approved topic within the fields of Art History and Visual Culture. The General Rules and the Faculty of Humanity’s rules governing Master’s degrees by thesis apply.
Master of Fine Arts
NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Two options are offered for this degree, Option A and Option B. Option A: The examination comprises an exhibition of studio work and the presentation of a mini thesis. The exhibition of studio work that the candidate submits for examination will be artwork produced since admission to the degree. It should be supplemented by a presentation of sketchbooks and/or other appropriate evidence of research and development. The mini thesis should be between 12 000 and 15 000 words and should be on a topic related to the candidate’s studio work.
Option B: The examination comprises an exhibition that the candidate has curated in a major museum and a thesis. Unless the candidate is already employed in the museum sector, completing the curriculum will require him or her to undertake an internship in the museum hosting his or her exhibition. The final mark for the degree comprises 50% for the exhibition and 50% for the thesis. The proposed area of investigation must be approved by the Head of Department and the Board of the Faculty of Humanities. The completed thesis must be submitted to the Registrar’s Division at least two weeks before the exhibition is submitted for examination.
Master of Music
NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Master of Social Science
NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
The General Rules and the Faculty of Humanities rules governing Doctoral Degrees apply. No candidate may be admitted who is not already in possession of a Master’s Degree in Fine Art or History of Art or any other qualification deemed by the Senate to be equivalent for the purpose of entrance to this degree.
Doctor of Literature
Doctor of Music
Doctor of Social Science
Law:
Master's
Master's of Laws
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Laws
Pharmacy:
Honours
Bachelor of Pharmacy
The BPharm degree is registered on the NQF as a level 8 qualification.
Master's
Master's of Sciences
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Science
Science:
Honours
Bachelor of Science with Honours
NQF Level 8 (120 credits)
Master's
Master of Science (by full thesis)
NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
May be taken in the following subjects: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Entomology, Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Ergonomics, Geography, Geology, Human Kinetics & Ergonomics, Hydrology, Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Water Resource Science, Zoology
Master of Science (by coursework and thesis)
NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
May be taken in the following subjects: Applied Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Economic Geology, Environmental Biotechnology, Exploration Geology, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
May be taken in the following subjects: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Entomology, Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Kinetics & Ergonomics, Hydrology, Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Water Resource Science, Zoology
Doctor of Science
NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
This is a Senior Doctorate awarded for a body of work completed after a PhD.
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