St Augustine College of South Africa Fees Structure 2024-2025
TUITION FEES FOR SPECIFIC DEGREES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
R17 000 per annum (part-time) or R31 500 per annum (full-time).
A minimum of R10 000 (part-time) or R16 000 (full-time) must be paid before or on registration and the remainder within three months.
A discount of 10% will be granted to a student who pays the full annual tuition fee (whether part-time or full-time) before or on registration.
Degree of Master of Philosophy
Standard MPhil curriculum
If a student wishes to pay per module the fee will be R9 200 per module.
Minimum payable before starting classes is R9 200 per module payable four weeks
before the start of the module.
The tuition fee for the mini-dissertation is R11 900 (which amount includes the cost of binding) and R 5 400 for the Research Methods Workshop.
The continuation fee for the mini-dissertation is R5 000 per semester (every six months).
R9 200 per module payable four weeks before the start of the module.
The fee for the mini-dissertation is R14 000 payable at or before the start of the mini- dissertation. A continuation fee for the mini-dissertation of R5 000 a semester (every six months) will be charged only after the minimum period of study has expired (i.e. after 29 months – calculated as 26 months plus three months’ grace) from the date of first registration for the degree.
R16 200 per annum (part-time) and R29 500 per annum (full-time).
A minimum fee of R9 000 (part-time) or R16 000 (full-time) is payable on or before registration and the remainder within 3 months.
Non-Degree Purposes (NDP) means attending the classes and doing the assignments and the examination, but not doing the module towards a degree.
R8 000 per module payable four weeks before the start of the module.
NB: If a person wants to do a module in this way, then he or she should register for it at least four weeks before commencement of the module.
If a person wishes only to attend an MPhil module (i.e. to sit in on the classes but not to complete any assignments or examinations), the fee is R2 600 per module payable on registration (i.e. before starting the module).
Registration should be completed four weeks before the start of the module.
If a student intends to register for three or more modules or courses in a single academic year, a discount of 10% will be granted to the student if he/she pays the full tuition fee for the relevant modules or courses before or on registration.
BA (Hons) in Peace Studies
R9 200 per module payable four weeks before the start of the module.
R11 900 for Research Project module (HONA410).
The continuation fee for the Research Project is R5 000 per semester (every six months).
R9 200 per module payable four weeks before the start of the module.
R11 900 for Research Project module (HONP405).
The continuation fee for the Research Project is R5 000 per semester (every six months).
R9 200 per module payable four weeks before the start of the module.
R11 900 for research project module (HONT402).
The continuation fee for the Research Project is R5 000 per semester (every six months).
If a student intends to register for three or more modules or courses in a single academic year, a discount of 10% will be granted to the student if he/she pays the full tuition fee for the relevant modules or courses before or on registration.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Full-Time) January Intake
Annual fee R58 000, which amount is to be paid in three instalments: Payable upon registration: R18 000
Payable by 30 April: R20 000
Payable by 30 September: R20 000.
Should a student wish to pay the full annual fee upon registration, the amount payable is R53 000.
(Applications for undergraduate bursaries must be made at the same time as the application to the College for admission to study.)
Bachelor of Arts (Full-Time) July Intake
Half-year fee R28 000, which amount is to be paid in two instalments: Payable upon registration: R12 000
Payable by 30 September: R16 000.
Bachelor of Arts (Part-Time)
A student completing the BA degree part-time is required to register for all chosen module/s of 16 credit points at the commencement of the academic year.
Fee per 8 credit module: R3 750
Fee per 16 credit module: R7 500
The total fee for all modules for which registered is payable upon registration.
Bachelor of Commerce (PPE) (Full-Time) Fee per 8 credit module: R3 750
Fee per 16 credit module: R7 500
One third of total amount due is payable upon registration; one third is payable by 30 April and the remaining third is payable by 30 September.
(Applications for undergraduate bursaries must be made at the same time as the application to the College for admission to study.)
Bachelor of Commerce (PPE) (Part-Time)
A student completing the BCom (PPE) degree part-time is required to register for all chosen module/s of 16 credit points at the commencement of the academic year.
Fee per 8 credit module: R3 750
Fee per 16 credit module: R7 500
Half of total amount due is payable upon registration; and the remaining half is payable by 30 September.
Bachelor of Theology (Full-Time) Fee per 8 credit module: R3 450 Fee per 16 credit module: R6 800
Fee per 24 credit module: R10 200
One third of total amount due is payable upon registration; one third is payable by 30 April and the remaining third is payable by 30 September.
(Applications for undergraduate bursaries must be made at the same time as the application to the College for admission to study.)
Bachelor of Theology (Part-Time)
A Part-Time student is required to register for two courses per academic year. Fee per 8 credit module: R3 450
Fee per 16 credit module: R6 800
Fee per 24 credit module: R10 200
Half of total amount due is payable upon registration; and the remaining half is payable by 30 September.
Non-Degree Purposes (NDP) means attending the classes and doing the assignments and the examination, but not doing the module towards a degree. The price for the module is that specified for each degree programme.
Higher Certificate in Biblical Studies R1 500 per module.
CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION AND REFUNDS
Cancellation of registration for a degree or a module by a student must be in writing and submitted to the Registrar. A student who ceases to attend a module or who ceases work for a degree without completing a cancellation form or informing the Registrar in writing of his/her intention to cancel by the dates set out below, will remain liable for the payment of fees due for the entire year. Cancellation forms are available in the office of the Registrar.
Cancellation of registration for a DPhil degree
If a student has paid the total annual tuition fee on or before registration and cancels registration for the degree before the end of May, the student is entitled to a refund of one- half of the amount paid.
If a student has paid the total annual tuition fee and cancels registration for the degree after the end of May then he/she is NOT entitled to a refund.
(A similar pattern of cancellation of fees will apply in the case of a student whose registration commences mid-way through an academic year.)
Cancellation of registration for an MPhil degree
If a student has paid the total annual tuition fee before or on registration and cancels registration for the degree before the end of January, the student is entitled to a refund of two-thirds of the amount paid.
If a student has paid the total annual tuition fee before or on registration and cancels registration for the degree during February or March, the student is entitled to a refund of one-half of the amount paid.
If a student has paid the total annual tuition fee before or on registration and cancels registration
after the end of March then he/she is NOT entitled to a refund.
(A similar pattern of cancellation of fees will apply in the case of a student whose registration commences mid-way through an academic year.)
Cancellation of registration for an MPhil module
If a student wishes to be absent for a particular module during the course of his/her registration for the degree, he or she has to give notice of such intention. Such notice must be in writing and must be submitted to the Registrar at least three weeks before the start of that module.
If a person doing a single module either NDP or AO has paid for the module and wishes to cancel it, he/she has to cancel in writing at least three weeks before the start of the module in order for the fee to be refunded. If cancellation is less than three weeks before the start of the module there can be no refund.
If, however, the College has to cancel a module less than three weeks before the start of the module because student numbers are too low or for any other unavoidable reason, the College will refund the student.
Cancellation of registration for Mini-Dissertation for an MPhil special curriculum
If a student cancels while doing the module components of the degree than 3.3 above will apply.
If a student cancels while doing the mini-dissertation component of the degree and has paid the total tuition fee for the special curriculum mini-dissertation and cancels registration for the degree before the end of three months, then he/ she is entitled to one-half of the fee paid. However, if a student cancels after three months, then he/she is NOT entitled to a refund.
(A similar pattern of cancellation of fees will apply in the case of a student whose registration commences mid-way through an academic year.)
Cancellation of registration for MPhil by research only
If a student has paid the total annual tuition fee for the MPhil by research only on or before registration and cancels registration for the degree before the end of May, he/she is entitled to a refund of one-half of the amount paid.
If a student has paid the total annual tuition fee on or before registration and cancels registration after the end of May, then he/she is NOT entitled to a refund.
(A similar pattern of cancellation of fees will apply in the case of a student whose registration commences mid-way through an academic year.)
Cancellation of registration for Honours degree
If a student cancels his or her registration for an Honours degree, prior to the start of tuition, the student will pay R1 300 cancellation fee. The remaining amount paid by the student will be refunded. If a student wishes to cancel his or her registration after the commencement of the programme, this must be done in writing at least one month before the start of the following module, otherwise he or she will be held responsible for the tuition fee for that module. If the student has paid for the full year the same will apply as set out in 3.2 above.
Cancellation of registration for Bachelor degrees
Payment in three instalments
If a student is paying the tuition fee in three instalments (upon registration, by 30 April, by 30 September), and the student cancels his or her registration prior to the start of tuition, the student will pay a R1 300 cancellation fee; the remaining amount paid by the student will be refunded.
If a student cancels his or her registration after the commencement of tuition, he/she is NOT entitled to a refund in respect of any payments made.
If a student cancels his or her registration on or after 30 April and prior to the commencement of the second academic semester, the student will be obliged to pay both the first and second of the three fee instalments.
Payment of the full tuition fee due
If the student has paid the tuition fee for the full year, and the student cancels his or her registration prior to the start of tuition, the student will pay a R1 300 cancellation fee; the remaining amount paid by the student will be refunded.
If a student has paid the full tuition fee, and the student cancels his or her registration after the commencement of tuition, and before the end March, the student is entitled to a refund of one-half of the amount paid. If a student cancels his or her registration after the end of March then he or she is NOT entitled to a refund.
ASSESSMENT FEES
Dates of Postgraduate traditional examinations
Traditional examinations are normally scheduled at the end of the module. The dates appear on the schedule of modules. There is no fee for a normal traditional examination but there is for special examinations.
Deferred or special summative assessment (in terms of Rule G.21) R1 100 (summative assignment).
R4 300 for Doctor of Philosophy thesis.
R3 200 for Master of Philosophy dissertation.
R1 800 for Master of Philosophy mini-dissertation.
R1 400 for Honours Research Project.
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Application fee
A non-refundable application fee of R100 must be paid for Bachelors degrees. An application form with the necessary documents must accompany this fee.
A non-refundable application fee of R500 must be paid for Certificate, Honours, Masters and Doctoral degrees. An application form with the necessary documents must accompany this fee.
Late Renewal of Registration fee
All students must re-register annually at the beginning of each calendar year.
A late renewal of registration fee of R2 200 will be charged for any Bachelor, Honours, MPhil or DPhil candidate who does not re-register by the end of February.
International Student Levy
R6 000 per annum for international students from any country outside Africa.
African countries (excluding SADC countries)
R1 500 per annum for international students from Africa.
Recognition of Prior Learning Portfolio Fee
A non-refundable amount of R1 000 for any first time RPL application being considered for access to a degree, module or any other programme at the College. The Application Form, Application Fee, and RPL Fee must accompany the submission of the RPL Portfolio.
Study Material: Course Packs and/or Prescribed Books
The cost of the study material for a module or course of study (e.g. Course packs, prescribed books etc.) varies from module to module but is normally between R300 to R2 000 depending on the number of pages. This amount covers the photocopying, labour and copyright fees.
First copy issued free: thereafter, updated or additional copies R150 each.
Students are normally expected to hand in or send their assignments and other material in for assessment. The cost of any material which is e-mailed or faxed to the College that requires photocopying or printing to enable the Head of Department/supervisor to work on it, will be charged to the student’s account at the rate of R2.00 per page. This will be done by the Head of Department or the supervisor who will fill in a form when he/she receives the material, count the pages and authorise the Finance Office to charge it to the student’s account.
LIABILITY FOR FEES
The College regards the payment of fees in a serious light. It is the student‘s responsibility to pay his or her own bills by the due dates, regardless of whether anyone else is financing him or her. Having signed on the application form that he or she will take responsibility for his or her own fees (except in the case where a legal guardian has done so), a student must ensure that the fees are paid.
If a student does not pay his or her fees by the due dates, the College reserves the right to stop a student from attending a module, to withhold examination results, or to cancel his or her registration for the degree or module forthwith.
METHODS OF PAYMENT AND BANKING DETAILS
Please make a direct deposit into the College’s bank account and provide proof of payment with the registration form or invoice or fax proof to the College.
Bank: Standard Bank of SA Ltd Branch: Northcliff
Branch code: 006-305
Account number: 02 251 792 8
In the section on the deposit slip marked “Depositor’s name or reference” please insert your name. Please do not send postal orders.
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FEE SUMMARY (2020) |
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DPhil |
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DPhil (Philosophy) |
R 29 000 (Full-Time) per annum (R 15 000 payable on or before registration) |
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R 16 000 (Part-Time) per annum (R 9 000 payable on or before registration) |
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DPhil (Theology) |
R 29 000 (Full-Time) per annum (R 15 000 payable on or before registration) |
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R 16 000 (Part-Time) per annum (R 9 000 payable on or before registration) |
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MPhil |
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Standard Curriculum |
R 8 500 per module |
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R 11 000 for mini-dissertation |
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R 5 000 for Research Methods Workshop |
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R 5 000 for mini-dissertation Continuation Fee per semester |
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Special Curriculum |
R 8 500 per module |
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R 13 000 for mini-dissertation |
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R 5 000 for mini-dissertation Continuation Fee per semester |
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Research Only |
R 27 000 (Full-Time) per annum (R 14 000 payable on or before registration) |
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R 15 000 (Part-Time) per annum (R 8 000 payable on or before registration) |
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NDP |
R 8 500 per module |
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Attendance Only |
R 2 400 per module |
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Honours |
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BA (Hons) Peace Studies BA (Hons) Philosophy BTh (Hons) |
R 8 500 per module |
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R 11 000 for Research Project |
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R 5 000 for Research Project Continuation Fee per semester |
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Bachelors |
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BA January Intake |
R 54 000 (Full-Time) per annum (R 14 000 payable upon registration; R 20 000 payable on 30 April and 30 September) |
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BA July Intake |
R 28 000 (Full-Time) for the half-year (R 14 000 payable upon registration; R 14 000 payable on 30 September) |
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BA Per Module |
R 8 500 per 16 credit module |
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BCom (PPE) |
R 54 000 (Full-Time) per annum (R 14 000 payable upon registration; R 20 000 payable on 30 April and 30 September) |
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BCom (PPE) July Intake |
R 28 000 (Full-Time) for the half-year (R 14 000 payable upon registration; R 14 000 payable on 30 September) |
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BCom (PPE) Per Module / NDP |
R 8 500 per 16 credit module |
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BTh |
R 50 000 (Full-Time) per annum (R 14 000 payable upon registration; R 18 000 payable on 30 April and 30 September) |
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R 26 000 (Part-Time) per annum (R 8 000 payable upon registration; R 9 000 payable on 30 April and 30 September) |
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BTh Per Module |
R 8 500 per 16 credit module |
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Undergraduate Module NDP |
R 6 000 per 16 credit module |
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Certificates |
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HCBS |
R 1 400 per module |
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Mathematics Conversion Course |
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MATH 001 |
R 8 500 (the full amount is payable upon registration) |
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Cancellation Fees |
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DPhil and MPhil |
As per rules |
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Honours |
R 1 200, and, as per rules |
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Bachelor |
R 1 200, and, as per rules |
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Assessment Fees |
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No Fee for Regular and Supplementary Examination |
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Deferred or Special Summative |
R 1 000 |
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DPhil |
R 4 000 for thesis re-examination |
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MPhil |
R 3 000 for dissertation re-examination |
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MPhil |
R 1 600 for Research Paper re-examination |
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Honours |
R 1 300 for Research Project re-examination |
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Miscellaneous Fees |
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Application Fee Bachelor degree |
R 100 |
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Application Fee for Maths Conversion Course (MATH 001) |
R 200 |
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Application Fee for Certificate, Honours, Masters and Doctoral degrees |
R 500 |
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Late Registration Fee |
R 2 200 |
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Late Renewal of Registration Fee |
R 1 500 |
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International Student Levy |
R 6 000 for student from outside Africa |
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R 1 500 for student from Africa (excluding SADC) |
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RPL Application |
R 800 |
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Course Packs |
Between R 300 and R 2 000 |
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Academic Transcript |
First Copy Free R 150 for Additional Copies |
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Photocopying / Printing |
R 2.00 per page |
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