Program Overview

Programme Overview

The University of Pretoria offers a Master's programme in Multimedia (MIS), which is a one-year full-time programme consisting of 180 credits at NQF level 9.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the programme, applicants must have:

• A BISHons (Library Science) degree with a cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
• A BISHons (Information Science) degree with a cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
• A BISHons (Multimedia) degree with a cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
• A BISHons (Publishing) degree with a cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
• An equivalent honours degree with a cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
• An MA (Development Communication) degree with a cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the master's degree
• An equivalent master's degree with a cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the master's degree

Additional Requirements

Applicants must refer to G31-G41 for additional requirements.

Programme-Specific Information

The Dean may, in exceptional cases, and on the recommendation of the relevant head of department, approve a fixed limited extension of the period of study.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

The pass mark for the programme is at least 50%. The Dean may, on recommendation of the relevant head of department, exempt a student from the examination on the dissertation.

Upgrading from a Master's to a Doctoral Degree

Upgrading from a master's to a doctoral degree can only be considered for exceptional students. The application for upgrading must include:

• A letter from the candidate requesting the upgrade with a brief motivation
• A progress report prepared by the candidate and supported by the supervisor on the work completed to date for the master's degree
• Details regarding presentations during conferences and accepted publication(s) in internationally accredited and high-impact journals
• A detailed explanation by the candidate of the intended doctoral project
• A recommendation of the supervisor
• A report from at least one external referent
• A minimum of one journal article, where the candidate is the first author, in a high-impact accredited journal

Research Information

A student must, by means of a dissertation, prove that they are capable of planning, instituting, and executing a scientific investigation. Unless the Senate, on the recommendation of the supervisor, decides otherwise, a student, before or on submission of a dissertation, must submit proof issued by a recognised academic journal that an article was submitted.

Core Modules

The programme consists of a single core module:

• IMY 890: Dissertation: Multimedia 890 (180 credits)

General Academic Regulations

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University. Students must familiarise themselves with these regulations, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information. 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.