The journey to success

Studying at Unisa requires commitment, discipline and initiative. As a student you need to be self-sufficient, self-motivated and self-sacrificing. Master’s and doctoral students must also be able to think independently and formulate their own ideas based on what they've already learnt.

Undergraduate studies		Master's and doctoral studies
ODL takes commitment, discipline and initiative Do you have the time, resources, skills, commitment, discipline and initiative to be an ODL student? Are you ready for the Unisa journey?		Unisa, your postgraduate degree and you Having completed an undergraduate or honours degree, you should already have the qualities required to be an accomplished student.
Connect to Unisa The world's gone online and it's staying that way. Our system is designed with the internet in mind. We use it as effectively as we can and so should you.		Unisa's colleges A postgraduate qualification from Unisa is one that will put you ahead of the game. There are a vast array of unique resources at your disposal to make sure of it.
Is the Unisa journey for me? ODL takes discipline, hard work, sacrifice and determination. Have you thought about the changes you will need to make to accommodate your studies?		Research and coursework for master's degrees Research is the most integral part of studying a master’s degree. You will have to submit a research proposal and, eventually, a full dissertation.
The journey at a glance Being successful at an ODL institution requires a love of reading and writing, access to a computer and the internet, time management and a drive to succeed.		Research proposal module for doctoral studies Your research proposal is the foundation on which you will build your final dissertation. How can you prepare for this component of your studies? Start planning now!
Step up, take the Student Walk The Student Walk is a unique four-stage journey you must take to comply with administrative requirements, maximise your Unisa experience and succeed at Unisa.		Unisa Library for postgraduate students Unisa has one of the largest libraries in Africa, and is among the first to offer services and resources to students on mobile devices.
Student orientation videos Our student orientation videos will get you up to speed on everything you need to know about becoming a Unisa student.