Program Overview

Programme: MIS (Publishing)

The Master's programme in Publishing is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of publishing.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

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

Additional Requirements

Refer to G31-G41 for additional requirements.

Programme Information

• Code: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
• Department: Information Science
• Credits: 180
• Duration: Minimum duration of study: 1 year
• NQF level: 09

Core Modules

• PUB 890: Dissertation: Publishing 890
  • Credits: 180.00
  • Module content: A comprehensive report on an aspect of Publishing.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

The average mark awarded by all the examiners is the final mark, with the pass mark being at least 50%.

Research Information

A student must, by means of a dissertation, prove that he or she is 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, to the Head: Student Administration.

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 can only be submitted after at least one year of study for the master's degree, but no later than two years. The application for the upgrading must include:

• A letter from the candidate requesting the upgrade, which includes 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.
• All details regarding presentations during conferences and accepted publication(s) in internationally accredited and high-impact journals must be provided in full.
• A detailed explanation by the candidate of the intended doctoral project with an indication of the objectives of the project, methodology, and the outcomes he or she intends to achieve with the project.
• A recommendation of the supervisor with specific comment on the ability of the applicant as a potential doctoral candidate as well as on the expediency and feasibility of the upgrading.
• 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 with an explanation by the supervisor with respect to the specific contribution made by the candidate.
• A recommendation by the head of department.

General Information

The University of Pretoria is engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (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.