Program Overview

Introduction to University Programs

The University of Pretoria offers a wide range of programs across various faculties. Below are the details of the programs and faculties.

Faculties

• Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
  • Faculty Regulations
  • Undergraduate Degree
  • Postgrad Diploma/Certificate
  • Honours
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • UPOnline
  • Undergraduate modules
  • Postgraduate modules
  • UPOnline modules
• Faculty of Education
  • Faculty Regulations
  • Undergrad Diploma/Certificate
  • Undergraduate Degree
  • Postgrad Diploma/Certificate
  • Honours
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • UPOnline
  • Undergraduate modules
  • Postgraduate modules
  • UPOnline modules
• Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
  • Faculty Regulations
  • Undergraduate Degree
  • Honours
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Undergraduate modules
  • Postgraduate modules
  • UPOnline modules
• Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Faculty Regulations
  • Undergraduate Degree
  • Postgrad Diploma/Certificate
  • Honours
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • UPOnline
  • Undergraduate modules
  • Postgraduate modules
  • UPOnline modules
• Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty Regulations
  • Undergraduate Degree
  • Honours
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Undergraduate modules
  • Postgraduate modules
  • UPOnline modules
• Faculty of Law
  • Faculty Regulations
  • Undergraduate Degree
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Undergraduate modules
  • Postgraduate modules
  • UPOnline modules
• Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
  • Faculty Regulations
  • Undergraduate Degree
  • Honours
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Undergraduate modules
  • Postgraduate modules
  • UPOnline modules
• Faculty of Theology and Religion
  • Faculty Regulations
  • Undergrad Diploma/Certificate
  • Undergraduate Degree
  • Honours
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Undergraduate modules
  • Postgraduate modules
  • UPOnline modules
• Faculty of Veterinary Science
  • Faculty Regulations
  • Undergraduate Degree
  • Postgrad Diploma/Certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Undergraduate modules
  • Postgraduate modules
  • UPOnline modules
• Gordon Institute of Business Science
  • Faculty Regulations
  • Undergrad Diploma/Certificate
  • Postgrad Diploma/Certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Undergraduate modules
  • Postgraduate modules
  • UPOnline modules

Program Details

Introduction to Research Methodology 710

• Module code: HME 710
• Qualification: UPOnline
• Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Module content: This module introduces the student to the history, philosophy, aims, and types of research. The role of theory, specific approaches, designs, and methods employed in research are explained. The module includes background to research, choosing a topic, selecting methods, and prepares the student for the process of writing a protocol.
• Module credits: 10.00
• NQF Level: 08
• Programmes: PGDip in Public Health (UPOnline)
• Prerequisites: PHM 710
• Contact time: 8 weeks fully online
• Language of tuition: Module is presented in English
• Period of presentation: UPOnline Short Intake

General Academic Regulations and Student Rules

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University, as well as all prospective students who have accepted an offer of a place at the University of Pretoria. On registering for a programme, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information as stipulated in the relevant yearbook. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression, or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations. The G Regulations are updated annually and may be amended after the publication of this information.

Regulations, Degree Requirements, and Information

The faculty regulations, information on and requirements for the degrees published here are subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information.

University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) Verification Project

The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF) across all institutions in South Africa. In order to comply with the HEQSF, all institutions are legally required to participate in a national initiative led by regulatory bodies such as the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP qualification and programme names may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.