Ukzn Postgraduate Requirements 2024-2025

On this page, you will find details about the postgraduate requirements for the 2024-2025 academic year at UKZN. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to visit the official UKZN website or directly contact the university’s admissions office. Typically, postgraduate requirements include specific academic qualifications, possibly standardized test scores, language proficiency assessments, and any additional documents or information needed for the application process. To ensure you have the latest and detailed information regarding postgraduate requirements for the upcoming academic year, refer to the official UKZN sources.

Postgraduate Diplomas (NQF 8)

Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
Admission to the status of that degree in accordance with Rule GR7 (a) OR
Attained a level of competence as defined by rule GR7 (b)
A School/College may establish additional criteria for admission to study. College Handbooks are available at www.ukzn.ac.za.
Some schools/colleges may accept an Advanced Diploma for entry into a Postgraduate Diploma if the HEQF (Higher Education Qualification Framework) requirements are met.

Duration

A minimum of two semesters must be taken consecutively. Unless approved by the Senate, all modules must be completed at the University.

Curriculum

In accordance with Senat-approved College rules, the curriculum will include advanced reflection, practice, and research methods in the area of specialization, as well as a sustained research project.

Bachelor of Honours Degrees (NQF 8)

Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
Admission to that degree’s status under Rule GR7 (a) OR
Attained the level of competence specified in Rule GR7 (b)
A school/college may have additional admission criteria for students. College Handbooks are available at www.ukzn.ac.za.

Duration

A minimum of two semesters must be taken consecutively. Unless approved by the Senate, all modules must be completed at the University.

Curriculum: One of the modules in the Honours degree curriculum must be a prescribed research project, which must account for at least 25% of the degree credits.

A relevant prerequisite degree OR
Admission to that degree’s status under Rule GR7 (a) OR
Attained a level of competence as defined by rule GR7 (b)
A School/College may establish additional criteria for admission to study. College Handbooks can be found at www.ukzn.ac.za.

Duration

Coursework

Before the degree can be conferred, students must complete at least two consecutive semesters (full time) or four consecutive semesters (part time).
Periods of graduate-level attendance at another institution or College may be accepted with permission and in accordance with College regulations. (Consult with the appropriate school.)

Research

Before the degree can be conferred, students must complete at least two consecutive semesters (full-time) or four consecutive semesters (part-time).

Curriculum

Coursework

Candidates must complete all modules, one of which is a dissertation on a Senate-approved research topic. Typically, the dissertation module will account for 33-50% of the degree’s credit value.

Research

Candidates must pursue an appropriate research program on a topic that falls within the scope of the University’s studies. Students must also adhere to any additional college/school requirements.

Doctor of philosophy or supervised Doctor degrees by research (NQF 10)

Requirements

A relevant prerequisite degree OR
Admission to that degree’s status under Rule GR7 (b)
On www.ukzn.ac.za, a School/College may specify additional admission criteria.

Duration

Students must complete four consecutive semesters (full-time) or eight consecutive semesters before the degree can be conferred (part-time).

Curriculum

Students must complete an approved research program on a topic related to their University studies. A program of this type must make a distinct contribution to the subject’s knowledge or understanding, as well as demonstrate originality through the discovery of new facts or the exercise of independent critical power. Students must also adhere to any additional requirements imposed by colleges/schools.

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Ukzn Postgraduate Requirements 2024-2025

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