Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs across various colleges, including Accounting Sciences, Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Economic & Management Sciences, Education, Human Sciences, Law, Science, Engineering & Technology, and the College of Graduate Studies.

Colleges

• Accounting Sciences: Offers qualifications in accounting and related fields, with a focus on research and community engagement.
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  • Engaged scholarship
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• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences: Focuses on agricultural and environmental sciences, with research and community engagement initiatives.
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• Economic & Management Sciences: Offers programs in economic and management sciences, with a focus on research and innovation.
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  • Schools, departments, bureau, centres & institutes
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  • Master's and Doctoral
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  • Community engagement
• Education: Focuses on education and related fields, with a emphasis on research, community engagement, and teacher development.
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  • Community engagement
  • UNESCO Chair on Open Distance Learning (ODL)
• Human Sciences: Offers programs in human sciences, with a focus on research, community engagement, and social impact.
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  • Schools, departments, centres, institutes & units
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  • Community engagement
  • Research
• Law: Focuses on law and related fields, with a emphasis on research, community engagement, and legal practice.
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• Science, Engineering & Technology: Offers programs in science, engineering, and technology, with a focus on research, innovation, and community engagement.
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  • Schools, departments & institutes
  • Research
  • Engaged Scholarship
• College of Graduate Studies: Focuses on postgraduate studies, research support, and innovation, with a emphasis on catalytic niche areas and research excellence.
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  • Postgraduate studies
  • Research support
  • Research resources
  • Catalytic Niche Areas
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Research

The university has a strong research focus, with various initiatives and support programs in place.

• Problem-solving research with relevance and impact
• People in research
• Research & innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics
• Reports
• Achievements
• News & events

Program Details

Vocational Mining Project Portfolio - MIN2617

• Diploma
• Year module
• NQF level: 6
• Credits: 60
• Module presented in English
• Module presented online
• Pre-requisite: MEX1501, MSV1501, MGY2611, SFM2601, MIN2612, CMG2601, MIN2611, ENM2601, MHR2601, MIN2605, MIN2606
• Purpose: This module focuses on integrating the academic and practical work experience to prepare the graduate to be able to fit well in the mining industry. The student will achieve this by applying the knowledge gained in the academic modules to perform functions that relate to mine design, innovation and problem solving.