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Master's & doctoral studies

College of Science, Engineering & Technology

Doctoral degrees

Admission requirementsYour admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the admission requirements for your chosen qualification. Meeting these requirements does not mean automatic acceptance. Each application will be considered individually.

Qualification Stream Code Admission requirements Credits What are credits? NQF What are NQF levels?
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics 98972 A master's degree in Applied Mathematics. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy 98974 A master's degree in Astronomy. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry 98976 A master's degree in Chemistry. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science 98803 A master's degree majoring in Computer Science or Information Systems. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems 98804 A master's degree majoring in Computer Science or Information systems. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics 98979 A master's degree in Mathematics. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Physics Education 98987 - PHY A master's degree in Physics or Physics Education. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Astronomy Education 98987 - AST A Masters Degree in Astronomy or Astronomy Education. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a dissertation. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the dissertation will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Science Education 98987 - SCE A master's degree in Science Education or a science discipline. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Technology Education 98987 - TEC A master's degree in Engineering or Technology Education or a Technology related discipline. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Statistics Education 98987 - STA A master's degree in Statistics or Statistics Education. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Chemistry Education 98987 - CHE A master's degree in Chemistry or Chemistry Education. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Computing Education 98987 - COM A master's degree in Computing or Computing Education. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Life Sciences Education 98987 - LIF A master's degree in Life Sciences or Life Sciences Education. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Mathematics Education 98987 - MAT A master's degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics 98981 A master's degree in Physics. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed.
Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics 98984 A master's degree in Statistics. International students must meet the English language requirement as provided for in paragraph 2.1 of the Procedures for Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees. 240 8
Curriculum: A research proposal module and a thesis. Students are required to first register and comply with the requirements for the research proposal module before registration for the thesis will be allowed

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