2019 - University Of KwaZulu-Natal
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OUR VISIONTo be the Premier University of African Scholarship.OUR MISSIONA truly South African University that is academicallyexcellent, innovative in research, critically engagedwith society and demographically representative,redressing the disadvantages, inequities andimbalances of the past.UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL CONTACT DETAILSEDGEWOOD CAMPUSPrivate Bag X03, Ashwood, 3605Tel: 27 (0)31 260 3414/3245Email: enquiries@ukzn.ac.zaPIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUSPrivate Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209Tel: 27 (0)33 260 5212/5214/5022Email: enquiries@ukzn.ac.zaHOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUSKing George V Avenue, Durban, 4041Tel: 27 (0)31 260 7757/2238/2212Email: enquiries@ukzn.ac.zaWESTVILLE CAMPUSPrivate Bag X54001, Durban, 4000Tel: 27 (0)31 260 2011/3417/7877Email: enquiries@ukzn.ac.zaNELSON R MANDELA SCHOOL OF MEDICINEPrivate Bag 7, Congella, Durban, 4013Tel: 27 (0)31 260 4248/4377Email: ukzn1Published by Student Academic AdministrationAll information in this Prospectus was correct at the date of publication, September 2018.
CONTENTSGeneral InformationIntroduction2A Choice of Campuses4Entrance Requirements6Entrance Procedures10Residence and Subsistence Costs14Services and Facilities16International Applicants22Postgraduate Qualification ListingsCollege of Agriculture, Engineering and Science28College of Health Sciences33College of Humanities (Including Education)37College of Law and Management Studies42UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL1POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE 2019
INTRODUCTIONUNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL2POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE 2019
TStudies; Social Development and EconomicStudies; Water Environment and Biodiversity.he University of KwaZulu-Natal wasformed on 1 January 2004 as a result of amerger between the former Universities ofDurban-Westville and Natal. The new institutionbrings together the academic expertise andresearch capacity of two major regionaluniversities and is at the forefront of highereducational transformation in South Africa.The University has formal and informal ties, aswell as having established exchange programmeswith more than 260 leading universities aroundthe world. At present, 20% of the total studentregistrations are in postgraduate studies. TheResearch Office, headed by the Deputy ViceChancellor Research, is responsible for themanagement and nurturing of hips and places strong emphasis oncollaborative research. The Division also assistsstaff and postgraduate students with grantapplications, contracts, intellectual propertyrights and related administrative matters, as botha return as well as a return capacity development.The University is home to the region’s leadingacademics and has an impressive number ofinternationally acclaimed scientists and researchersamong its staff, as rated by the National ResearchFoundation. The full spectrum of research issupported, from curiosity-driven to applicationbased, and participatory action research withcommunity partners. Research is conducted by,and in association with, members of the academicstaff, associated research units, industry, business,government, local communities and internationalinstitutions and agencies.Senior academics take pride in the mentorshipprovided to graduate students, encouragingthem to develop their skills in critical appraisaland independent thought.UKZN’s vision is to be the ‘Premier Universityof African Scholarship’. It strives to reflect thesociety in which it is situated, not only in termsof race, gender and class, but in how it structuresits values and priorities and how it respondsthrough its research to social needs. KwaZuluNatal provides fertile soil for researchers andthe University’s mission commits the institutionto critical engagement with its society andencourages practical research that will leadto socioeconomic upliftment of communities.This outcomes-driven approach has led to theestablishment of inter-disciplinary ‘centres ofexcellence’ devoted to particular projects andoften involves collaboration with institutionsfrom around the world.The University provides a vibrant environmentfor basic and applied research, and offersinternationally recognised postgraduate researchdegrees in all disciplines.Research innovation is a cornerstone of theUniversity and as an institution of higher learning,research excellence is recognised and supportedas part of its essential identity. The Universityis committed to growing its existing researchcapacity further and leading the bid to bring SouthAfrican and African scholarship to the attention ofthe international community. At the same time,we recognise that excellence in research andknowledge production should lead to practicalinterventions in national development strategies,and should be directed to the upliftment of poorand underdeveloped communities.Research and postgraduate training programmesare directed in the following research focusareas, which have been identified on the basisof institutional proven strengths and strategicobjectives: Agriculture and Food Security;Biotechnology; Energy and Technology forSustainable Development; Gender, Race andIdentity; HIV/Aids, TB and Health promotion;Indigenous African Knowledge Systems; MaritimeUNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALPostgraduate students at the University havethe opportunity to contribute towards theseinterventions. The University’s strategic prioritiesare informed by both national and internationalneeds and opportunities and provideconsiderable scope for cutting-edge research.3POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE 2019
A CHOICE OF CAMPUSESThe University of KwaZulu-Natal offers prospective students the choice of five campuses, eachwith its own distinctive character.Edgewood Campus (Pinetown)by Mr T.B. Davis, whose son Howard Davis waskilled during the Battle of Somme in World WarI, the Howard College Campus is situated onthe Berea and offers spectacular views of theDurban harbour. The Campus is situated in anenvironmental conservancy and the lush gardensreflect a commitment to indigenous flora andfauna. Howard College currently offers a range ofpostgraduate qualifications in Engineering, Law,Nursing and Humanities (including Music, SocialWork, Housing and Architecture).The former Edgewood College of Education wasincorporated in 2001 and the Edgewood Campusin Pinetown is now the University’s primary sitefor teacher education. With easy access to theN3 highway and approximately 20 minutes’ drivefrom Durban, the Campus offers sophisticatedand attractive facilities to a growing number ofeducation students. Initial and in-service teachereducation, higher degrees in a wide range ofspecialisms, as well as research and consultancyare offered. Staff members are engaged withpolicy-making in education in South Africa andcontribute to the international profile of theUniversity through participating in internationalconferences, teaching international students,hosting international visitors, and publishing ininternational books and journals.Nelson R Mandela School ofMedicine (Durban)The Medical School was founded in 1950 asa ‘black faculty’ in a ‘white institution’. TheSchool has been synonymous with the strugglefor democracy and racial equality. On its 50thanniversary in 2000, the School received the finestbirthday present it could have wished for – theagreement of former President and Nobel Peaceprizewinner, Nelson Mandela, to link his name tothe School. It is training a generation of clinicalresearchers, enhancing the clinical researchinfrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal, and fosteringcollaborations between research groups workingon similar projects in South Africa and othercountries.Howard College Campus (Durban)Durban is a vibrant coastal city renowned for itsbeaches and coastal resorts. The city is a majorSouth African port. The magnificent game reservesand estuaries of Maputaland, north of Durban, area favourite getaway for staff and students alike.Opened in 1931, following a generous donationEdgewoodUNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALNelson R. Mandela School of Medicine4POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE 2019Howard
Pietermaritzburg CampusThe Campus currently offers postgraduateprogrammes in Science, Engineering, Managementand Health Sciences.Pietermaritzburg is located in the centre of theKwaZulu-Natal Midlands, close to numerous naturereserves and parks, an hour’s drive from Durbanand two hours from the Drakensberg. The city hasa rich architectural heritage, with fine examples ofVictorian and Edwardian buildings. The city is thebirthplace of the former University of Natal andits forerunner, the Natal University College, whichopened its doors to 57 students in 1910. Two yearslater, Old Main Building was completed and thehub of the present-day Pietermaritzburg Campuswas established. The Campus offers a range ofinnovative academic programmes, successful inresponding to local and provincial needs in thebroad areas of Science and Agriculture, Education,Law, Human and Management Sciences. Thedisciplines of Agriculture, Theology and Fine Art areunique to the Pietermaritzburg Campus.International RecognitionThe University has a worldwide reputation foracademic excellence in teaching and research and alldegrees awarded are internationally recognised. TheUniversity has formal links, exchange programmes andcollaborative teaching and research programmes withmany universities around the globe. A large number ofagreements and Memoranda of Understanding havebeen signed with various institutions in Africa, Asia,Europe and the USA.Leaders in Curriculum DevelopmentThe University of KwaZulu-Natal has taken a leadingrole in curriculum development in recognition ofworldwide trends and the restructuring of the entireSouth African educational system towards a more‘outcome-based’ approach. Many of the challengesfaced in professional life cannot be solved by asingle discipline. The University of KwaZulu-Natalhas therefore redesigned its curricula to includea large element of inter-disciplinary work. In thisway, students are exposed to a range of disciplines,thus widening their choice of career options, andenhancing their understanding of the society inwhich they will live and work.Westville Campus (Durban)Westville Campus is located within anenvironmental conservancy about eightkilometres from the CBD of Durban andPinetown. The Campus combines state- ofthe-art infrastructure with beautiful naturalsurroundings. The Hindu temple and Islamic placeof worship reflect its rich multicultural history. It isthe official address of the University of KwaZuluNatal, housing the Vice-Chancellor’s office, theoffices of Executive members and University-wideadministrative divisions.CollegePietermaritzburgUNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALWestville5POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE 2019
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSUNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL6POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE 2019
Postgraduate Diplomas (NQF 8)Rule GR7Requirementsa. Graduates of any other recognised university(whether in the Republic of South Africa orelsewhere) may, for the purpose of proceedingto a postgraduate qualification of the University,be admitted by the Senate to a status in theUniversity equivalent to that which they possessin their own university by virtue of any degreeheld by them. An appropriate Bachelor’s degree; OR Admission to the status of that degree in termsof Rule GR7 (a); OR Attained a level of competence as defined byRule GR7 (b); A School/College may prescribe furthercriteria for admission to study. Consult CollegeHandbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za; Some Schools/Colleges may accept anAdvanced Diploma for entry into a PostgraduateDiploma if HEQF (Higher Education QualificationFramework) requirements are met.b. An applicant who has graduated from anothertertiary institution or who has in any othermanner attained a level of competence which,in the opinion of the Senate, is adequate for thepurpose of postgraduate studies or research,may be admitted as a student of the University.DurationA minimum of at least two consecutive semesters.Except with permission of Senate, all modulesshall be completed at the University.DurationA minimum of at least two consecutive semesters.Except with permission of Senate, all modulesshall be completed at the University.CurriculumThe curriculum will contain advanced reflection,practice and research methods in the area ofspecialisation and may include a sustainedresearch project in accordance with College rulesapproved by Senate.CurriculumThe curriculum for the Honours degree shallinclude a prescribed research project as one ofthe modules that shall account for a minimum of25% of the credits for the degree.Bachelor of Honours Degrees(NQF 8)Requirements An appropriate Bachelors degree; OR Admission to the status of that degree in termsof Rule GR7 (a); OR Attained a level of competence as defined byRule GR7 (b); A School/College may prescribe furthercriteria for admission to study. Consult CollegeHandbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za.Renowned storyteller Gcina Mhlophe with her daughter.UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL7POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE 2019
Masters by Coursework and Masters by Research (NQF9)RequirementsResearch A relevant prerequisite degree; OR Admission to the status of that degree in termsof Rule GR7 (a); OR Attained a level of competence as defined byrule GR7 (b); A School/College may prescribe furthercriteria for admission to study. Consult CollegeHandbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za.A minimum of two consecutive semesters beforethe degree may be conferred.CurriculumCourseworkCandidates shall complete all modules, of whichone will be a dissertation on a research topic tobe approved by Senate. The dissertation modulewill normally comprise 33-50% of the credit valueof the degree.DurationCourseworkResearch A minimum of two consecutive semesters (fulltime) or four consecutive semesters (part-time)before the degree may be conferred;Candidates shall be required to pursue anappropriate programme of research on a subjectfalling within the scope of the studies presentedat the University. Students must also adhere toother possible conditions prescribed by Colleges/Schools. With permission and in terms of Collegeregulations, periods of attendance at graduatelevel at another institution or in anotherCollege may be accepted (consult with relevantSchool).Ms Nomtandazo Mndaweni.Ms Ntsapokazi Deppa.UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL8Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE 2019
Doctor of Philosophy or Supervised Doctoral Degrees by Research (NQF 10)RequirementsCurriculum A relevant prerequisite degree; OR Admission to the status of that degree in termsof Rule GR7 (a); OR Attained a level of competence as defined byrule GR7 (b); A School/College may prescribe furthercriteria for admission to study. ConsultCollege Handbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za underStudents will be required to pursue an approvedprogramme of research on a subject falling withinthe scope of studies at the University. Such aprogramme shall make a distinct contribution tothe knowledge or understanding of the subjectand afford evidence of originality shown eitherby the discovery of new facts and by the exerciseof independent critical power. Students must alsoadhere to other possible conditions prescribed byColleges/Schools.‘Student Portal’.DurationA minimum of four consecutive semesters beforethe degree may be conferred.PhD Candidate’s presentation at International Conference draws praise for women scientists.UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL9POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE 2019
ENTRANCE PROCEDURESUNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL10POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE 2019
Selection ProcedureThe selection of students for postgraduatestudy is at the discretion of the AcademicLeaders in Schools, who will require aparticular standard of previous attainment. Anapplicant may contact the School concernedfor more information. Application Procedure: Local andInternational While actual selection is carried out by Schools,administrative application is a vital part of theprocedure that must be followed: New Applicantsas on the UKZN web www.ukzn.ac.za under‘Apply to UKZN’, Application Procedures;Current students wanting to apply to Mastersand PhD programmes must completethe UKZN ‘Application for PostgraduateAdmission’ form. This form is available at theGeneral Enquiries Offices on campus as wellas on the UKZN web www.ukzn.ac.za under‘Apply to UKZN’;No application fee is payable if there has beenno break in studies. Applicants who have beenout of the system for a full academic year ormore will be required to pay a new applicationfee;Please provide your student number on theapplication;Submit the forms at the General EnquiriesOffice on your campus OR mail to the addressprovided on the cover of the application form;andOnce the application is processed, it willbe forwarded to the relevant School forconsideration. All applicants for postgraduate study mustcomplete a University of KwaZulu-Natal‘Application for Postgraduate Admission’ form; Application forms are available from theGeneral Enquiry Offices on campuses or onthe UKZN web at www.ukzn.ac.za under‘Apply to UKZN’, Application Procedures; An application fee must be paid to UKZN onsubmission of the application or at the bank(see details on the next page); Mail the form to the address provided on thecover of the form; Once the application is processed, a candidatewill be issued with a student number and theapplication will be forwarded to the relevantSchool for consideration; and These steps will enable you to proceed withregistration if offered a place.Online ApplicationsReturning Students UKZN online applications are available tointernational and SADC (undergrad and postgrad)applicants and local postgraduate (new andreturning) applicants.ONLINE APPLICATIONSThe URL link for online applications is available on our UKZNweb pkg.gw1view. Students currently registered at UKZN andwanting to apply for Postgraduate Diploma orHonours programmes must use the ReturningStudent Application for Admission to GraduateStudies form. This form is available at theGeneral Enquiries Offices on campus as wellUNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALThe system is user friendly. In order for theapplication to be finalised and processed,the uploading of documents is required. It is,therefore, recommended that these documentsare electronically accessible for upload at the11POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION GUIDE 2019
Tuition Fees Payabletime of application. Once the application iscomplete, a student number is immediatelyissued with details of the application fee payableas well as banking details and a reference numberto use when making payment.Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours andCoursework Masters For fee structures, refer to www.ukzn.ac.zaand from ‘Student Portal’, select the 2018 FeesBooklet. Note that fees quoted were for 2018.Please allow for an increase of at least 5-10% for2019.Closing DatesPostgrad Diploma/Certificate and Honours:Semester 1Semester 230 September30 AprilThe fees for postgraduate courses fluctuatedepending on the qualification, the academicyear, and whether the qualification is taken on afull-time or part-time basis. A few examples aregiven below to explain the structure:Masters (Coursework):Semester 1Semester 2Masters (Research) andDoctoral studies:31 October30 AprilNo closing dateSouth African studentsApplication FeesPostgraduate Diploma in Education:A non-refundable application fee is payable onsubmission of the application form. One year full-time – R28 382 p.a. Students from SADC and other AfricancountriesSA applicants on-time –R200SA applicants late –R400SADC and Africa –R470Countries outside Africa – 146These students pay the same fees as South Africanstudents but will pay an additional levy of R1 600per semester (R3 200 per annum.)No late international applications accepted.Application Fee Account DetailsSouth African ApplicantsI
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