Program Overview

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Introduction to University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs, including master's and doctoral degrees, designed to facilitate personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity, and valuable contributions to society.

Master's & Doctoral Degrees

Master's and doctoral degrees are structured over a defined period, with a focus on research and academic contribution. These qualifications require students to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of the discipline or field.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for master's and doctoral degrees include:

• A master's degree in a relevant field with an average of 60%
• A digitised portfolio of practical work for practice-led doctoral research options
• Evaluation of foreign qualifications by SAQA
• Submission of a transcript or academic record, as well as a document describing intended research
• Suitability and viability of intended research
• Adequate supervisory capacity and research expertise in the discipline or department

Student Fees and Funding

Student fees for master's and doctoral degrees include:

• An online application fee of R150.00
• Student fees, which vary depending on the qualification and academic year
• Funding opportunities, such as bursaries and scholarships

Application and Registration

The application process for master's and doctoral degrees involves:

• Applying for a student number
• Applying for admission
• Uploading supporting documents
• Registration, which is only allowed for students whose application for admission was approved

Curriculum

The curriculum for master's and doctoral degrees includes:

• Research focus areas, such as marine studies, aviation and aeronautical studies, and energy
• A detailed research outline, which must align with one of the departmental research focus areas
• A literature review, methodology, and expected contribution of the study
• Availability of data and a list of references

Doctor of Philosophy in Arts

The Doctor of Philosophy in Arts is a full research qualification that requires students to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of the discipline or field.

Purpose Statement

The primary purpose of the qualification is to facilitate D Phil graduates in using their highly specialised knowledge, specific skills, and applied competencies in the development of the specific discipline for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity, and valuable contributions to society.

Qualification Code and Type

The qualification code is 90020, and the qualification type is Full Research.

NQF Level and Total Credits

The NQF level is 10, and the total credits are 360.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Arts include:

• A master's degree in Art or a related field with an average of 60%
• A digitised portfolio of practical work for practice-led doctoral research options
• Evaluation of foreign qualifications by SAQA
• Submission of a transcript or academic record, as well as a document describing intended research
• Suitability and viability of intended research
• Adequate supervisory capacity and research expertise in the discipline or department

Time Limits for this Degree

The time limit for this degree is six years, with the option to apply for an additional year of study.

Research Focus Areas

Research focus areas for the College of Human Sciences include:

• Marine studies
• Aviation and aeronautical studies
• Automotive
• Energy
• Space study and square kilometre array
• Fourth IR and digitalisation
• Natural sciences (biotechnological studies)
• Health studies/medicine
• Feminist, womanist and bosadi theorisations
• Student support and co-curricular activities

Research Outline

A detailed research outline is required for admission, which must include:

• Title
• Summary of topic
• Short literature review
• Expected contribution of the study
• Methodology to be followed
• Availability of data
• List of references
• Reasons why you are interested in the topic