UKZN Postgraduate Online Application 2024-2025

• Contact the UKZN Applications and Information Office on 031 260 2212/7877 or• Download a 2024-2025 Postgraduate Application Form OR033 260 5212 to request an applications form and Postgraduate Application Guide.
• Forms are also available from the Postgraduate Offices at the telephone numbers provided in the Postgraduate Application Guide OR
• Write to enquiries@ukzn.ac.za to request application material 

Application Procedures

• Provide your existing student number at the top of page one if previously registered at UDW,UN or  UKZN
• List your programme choices on page one of the application form.  Please write the name of the programme in full and indicate the relevant campus
• Indicate if you would like to be considered for accommodation in one of the UKZN residences.  Limited accommodation is available for postgraduate students.
• Your student number must be quoted in all correspondence/enquiries to the UKZN
• UKZN requires an  application fee of R200

• If you are a current student and you have been registered in the previous academic year you will not be required to pay an application fee.  If you have been out of the system for two semesters or more you are required to pay the standard application fee.
• Current students wanting to apply for postgraduate certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Honours prorgamme must apply on the internal Application form for admission to graduate studies. A form can be downloaded HERE.
• Current students wanting to apply for admission to Masters and PhD studies must complete the Postgraduate Application Form.
• Current students will not be required to pay an application fee.

Postgraduate Diplomas (NQF 8)

Requirements

• An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
• Admission to the status of that degree in terms of Rule GR7 (a) OR
• Attained a level of competence as defined by rule GR7 (b)
• A School/College may prescribe further criteria for admission to study. Consult College Handbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za.
• Some Schools/College may accept and Advanced Diploma for entry into a Postgraduate Diploma if HEQF  (Higher Education Qualification Framework) requirements are met.

Duration

• A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with permission of Senate all modules shall be completed at the University.

Curriculum

• The curriculum will contain advanced reflection, practice and research methods in the area of specialization and may include a sustained research project in accordance with College rules approved by Senate.

 

Bachelor of Honours Degrees (NQF 8)

Requirements

 

• An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
• Admission to the status of that degree in terms of Rule GR7 (a) OR
• Attained a level of competence as defined by Rule GR7 (b)
• A school/College may prescribe further criteria for admission to study. Consult College Handbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za.

Duration

• A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with permission of Senate all modules shall be completed at the University.

Curriculum: The curriculum for the Honours degree shall include a prescribed research project as one of the modules wich shall account for a minimum of 25% of the credits for the degree.

Masters by Coursework and Masters by Research (NQF9)

Requirements

• A relevant prerequisite degree OR
• Admission to the status of that degree in terms of Rule GR7 (a) OR
• Attained a level of competence as defined by rule GR7 (b)
• A School/College may prescribe further criteria for admission to study. Consult College Handbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za

Duration
Coursework

• A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part time) before the degree may be conferred.
• With permission and in terms of College regulations, periods of attendance at graduate level at another institution or in another College may be accepted. (Consult with relevant School).

Research

• A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part time) before the degree may be conferred.

Curriculum
Coursework

• Candidates shall complete all modules of which one will be a dissertation on a research topic to be approved by Senate. The dissertation module will normally comprise 33-50% of the credit value of the degree.

Research

• Candidates shall be required to pursue an appropriate programme of research on a subject on a subject falling within the scope of the studies presented at the University. Students must also adhere to possible other conditions prescribed by Colleges/Schools.

 

Doctor of philosophy or supervised Doctor degrees by research (NQF 10)

Requirements

• A relevant prerequisite degree OR
• Admission to the status of that degree in terms of Rule GR7 (b)
• A School/College may prescribe further criteria for admission on www.ukzn.ac.za.

Duration

• A minimum of four consecutive semesters (full time) or eight consecutive semester (part time) before the degree may be conferred.

Curriculum

• Students will be required to pursue an approved programme of research on a subject falling within the scope of studies at the University. Such a programme shall make a distinct contribution to the knowledge or understanding of the subject and afford evidence of originality shown either by the discovery of new facts and by the exercise of independent critical power. Students must also adhere to other possible conditions prescribed by Colleges/Schools.