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2 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE ASPIRE ACHIEVE 3 C O N T E N T S Welcome .................

2 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE ASPIRE ACHIEVE 3 C O N T E N T S Welcome ................................................................................... 4 Why postgraduate studies......................................................... 5 Research at Nelson Mandela University..................................... 5 Levels and types of postgraduate study ................................... 7 Financial matters ....................................................................... 8 International students ............................................................... 8 FACULTIES Faculty of Arts ........................................................................... 9 Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences .............................11 Faculty of Education .................................................................13 Faculty of Law ...........................................................................14 Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Information Technology.................................15 Faculty of Health Sciences.........................................................17 Faculty of Science .................................................................... 19 FAQs ........................................................................................ 21 Contact details.......................................................................... 24 All reasonable steps have been taken to ensure that the information contained in this guide was accurate at the date of publication. Nelson Mandela University reserves the right to make changes to programme details (e.g. rules, admission requirements etc.) as published in this guide. Prospective students are advised to consult the admissions department prior to applying. 4 As you will see from this guide, Nelson Mandela University offers you an ideal environment and facilities, excellent learning opportunities, a wide spectrum of beyond-the-classroom activities and a solid values-driven base on which, and in which to pursue your future dreams. We take particular pride in bearing the iconic name of Nelson Mandela, the late legendary statesman who transformed this country through his unwavering commitment for a more just, and equal society. It is a quest that our new generation University is determined to continue. While we have the widest range of academic and professional programmes – from diploma-level through to doctorates – in the Eastern Cape, and offer all the modern facilities for a conducive learning environment, we also have a deep moral responsibility to live the legacy of Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela recognised the importance of education as a force for good, and so we commit to being a destination of choice for those who are: • Prospective pioneering change agents for a better world; • Committed to creating jobs in an entrepreneurial economy; • Inspired by a deep need to serve and give back. We wish to honour Nelson Mandela – especially in the centenary year of his birth - by leading our university into a new era of transformation, innovation, development and change. We invite you to be part of this exciting journey as a future Mandela student in growing your knowledge and understanding, and in seeking solutions with the potential to radically improve the quality of human conditions and contribute towards a more sustainable planet. We hope to welcome you as part of the Nelson Mandela University family. All the best Prof Sibongile Muthwa Vice-Chancellor W E L C O M E Your decision to consider a university education and indeed, enrolling at Nelson Mandela University, may well be one of the most significant decisions of your career. 5 WHY POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AT NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY At Nelson Mandela University we advocate the importance of life-long learning – an education for life. As a leading institution recognised nationally and internationally, and with partners in the private as well as in the public sectors, the institution has distinguished itself as an institution that will not only put you in touch with the latest trends and developments in your career, but will help you reach your full potential and assist in making your dreams and aspirations become a reality. Whether you are pursuing an academic or professional career, aiming for success in the private or public sector, or just want to add value to your personal development, postgraduate studies offer the opportunity to deepen your understanding and sharpen your skills, to specialise and to focus on what interests you. A relevant postgraduate qualification is becoming increasingly valuable in the employment market. International trends indicate that more graduates are competing for fewer jobs. Job opportunities in many sectors of the economy have become highly competitive, and a postgraduate qualification sets you apart from the rest. Supported by career experience, a relevant postgraduate qualification gives you the competitive edge and will surely contribute to promotional opportunities in your career. Distinguish yourself by not only pushing the boundaries of your current body of knowledge, but also by refining your intellectual capacity. Enroll for a postgraduate programme and become part of the intellectual stronghold that contributes to the global accumulation and application of knowledge. RESEARCH FOCUS AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE Nelson Mandela University has identified institutional focus areas around which the university plans its core business of teaching and learning, research and community involvement, and has already established clear strengths within these areas: • Health and wellness • Economic and business development • Advanced manufacturing and materials, infrastructural and process development • Engineering technology • Information and communication technology • Environmental and natural resource management • Conservation ecology • Marine and estuary studies • Optic fibres, nano-technology and electron microscopy • Alternative and renewable energy sources • Chemical technology • Architecture and the built environment • Art and design • Culture, communication and language • Leadership, governance and democracy • Educational development 6 RESEARCH CHAIRS & FOCUS AREAS Research on a postgraduate level gives you the opportunity to contribute substantially to the development of new techniques, knowledge, ideas and approaches that can impact on a discipline or scientific field, as well as on your profession and society in general. Our research strategy recognises the importance of critical inquiry, as well as the need to address societal challenges in terms of wealth creation and improving quality of life for people. It acknowledges the unique opportunity created by the merger in bringing two different academic cultures together. RESEARCH AT NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY It is a strategic priority for Nelson Mandela University to nurture and grow its research culture. The University aims to ensure the relevance of its programmes to the needs of the real world and therefore offers prospective postgraduate students the opportunity to undertake applied research that will contribute to finding practical solutions relevant to industry and developing new applications for existing knowledge. Our academic faculties and departments, together with the Department of Research Capacity Development (RCD), are committed to supporting and developing postgraduate students who can successfully produce research of a high quality. 7 Postgraduate qualifications are structured as follows: • Postgraduate certificate or diploma • Bachelor honours degree • Master’s degree • Doctoral degree A postgraduate certificate or diploma provides an opportunity to undertake advanced study that will strengthen and deepen your knowledge in a particular discipline or profession. Completion of the qualification gives graduates access to a related master’s degree programme. The programmes consist mainly of coursework modules and may include conducting and reporting research under supervision. Duration of study: one year full-time A master’s degree may be earned in one of two ways: (i) by completing a single advanced research project, culminating in the production and acceptance of a dissertation, or (ii) by successfully completing a coursework programme and a smaller applied research component. The admission requirement is a relevant honours degree. Professional or advanced career- focused bachelor’s degrees, such as BEng, BPharm, BCur, BPsych and BTech, may also be recognised as the minimum entry requirement to a related master’s degree programme. Duration of study: Coursework master’s degree: one year full- time. Research master’s degree: one year to 4 years. A doctoral degree requires a candidate to undertake research at the most advanced academic level, culminating in the production of a thesis. The research outcome has to make a significant and original academic contribution to a discipline or field. The degree may be earned through pure discipline based on multi- disciplinary or applied research. The degree may include a coursework component as preparation to the research, but does not contribute to the credit value of the qualification. Duration of study: 2 to 6 years LEVELS AND TYPES OF POSTGRADUATE STUDY Nelson Mandela University’s seven faculties offer a wide range of postgraduate research and coursework study options. Coursework programmes are structured to suit the needs of working people, while research programmes allow you to delve deeper into a specific field of interest. The institution offers opportunities for postgraduate studies across the full spectrum of qualification types. 8 It is a strategic priority for Nelson Mandela University to nurture and grow its research culture. The University aims to ensure the relevance of its programmes to the needs of the real world and therefore offers prospective postgraduate students the opportunity to undertake applied research that will contribute to finding practical solutions relevant to industry and developing new applications for existing knowledge. Our academic faculties and departments, together with the Department of Research Capacity Development (RCD), are committed to supporting and developing postgraduate students who can successfully produce research of a high quality. Application fees: No application fees for South-African applicants. International student application fee............R500 Enrolment fees: Enrolment fees are debited to students’ accounts and are payable every year. Enrolment fees are not refundable and a student is liable for the fee in the event of a cancellation. Registration fees: A registration fee is the first advance payment of tuition fees. 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