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he University of KwaZulu- was formed Chancellor Research, Knowledge Production on 1 January 2004 as a result of a merger and Partnerships, is responsible for the man- Tbetween the former Universities of - agement and nurturing of research and places Westville and Natal. The new institution brings strong emphasis on team research. The Office together the academic expertise and research also assists staff and postgraduate students capacity of two major regional universities and is at with grant applications, contracts, intellec- the forefront of higher educational transformation tual property rights and related administrative in . matters. The University is home to the region’s leading Senior academics take pride in the mentor- academics and has among its staff an impressive ship provided to graduate students, encouraging number of internationally acclaimed scientists and them to develop their skills in critical appraisal researchers, as rated by the National Research and independent thought. Foundation. The full spectrum of research is The University provides a vibrant environ- supported, from curiosity-driven to application- ment for basic, applied and medical research based and participatory action research with and offers internationally recognised postgradu- community partners. Research is conducted by, ate research degrees in all disciplines. It has and in association with, members of the academic fostered strategic initiatives in the areas of HIV/ staff, associated research units, industry, business, Aids, Conservation, Economic Development government, local communities and international and Water. institutions and agencies. Research innovation is a cornerstone of the The University has adopted a vision to be the new University and as an institution of higher “Premier University of African Scholarship”. It learning, research excellence is recognised strives to reflect the society in which it is situated, and supported as part of its essential identity. not only in terms of race, gender and class, but The University is committed to growing its in how it structures its values and priorities and existing research capacity further and leading how it responds, through its research, to social the bid to bring South African and African needs. KwaZulu-Natal provides fertile soil for scholarship to the attention of the international researchers and the University’s mission commits community. At the same time, we recognise that the institution to critical engagement with its society excellence in research and knowledge production and encourages practical research that will improve should lead to practical interventions in national people’s lives. This outcomes-driven approach has development strategies, and should be directed led to the establishment of inter-disciplinary “centres to the upliftment of poor and under-developed of excellence” devoted to particular projects and communities. often involving collaboration with institutions Postgraduate students at the University have from around the world. the opportunity to contribute towards these The University has formal and informal ties, interventions. We believe that the strategic as well as established exchange programmes, priorities outlined above respond to both national with more than 260 leading universities around and international needs and opportunities and the world. At present one-third of total student provide considerable scope for cutting-edge registrations are in postgraduate studies. The research. We look forward to bringing future Research Office, headed by the Deputy Vice- postgraduate students on board. INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION

Table of Contents

2 Choice of Campuses

6 Entrance procedures

6 Fees payable

9 Services and Facilities

13 International Applicants

Postgraduate qualification listings

19 College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science

23 College of Health Sciences

25 College of Humanities (including Education)

29 College of Law and Management Studies

Published by Student Academic Affairs, University of KwaZulu-Natal. All information in this Prospectus was correct at the date of publication, July 2008.

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Choice of Campuses

From the mountain vistas of the Drakensberg to the wild reaches of Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal is a province of contrasts. The University of KwaZulu-Natal offers prospective students the choice of five campuses, each with its own distinctive character.

Edgewood () policy-making in education in South Africa and contribute to the international profile Formerly the Edgewood College of Edu- of the University through participation in cation before its incorporation in 2001, international conferences, teaching inter- the Edgewood campus in Pinetown is the national students, hosting international University’s primary site for teacher edu- visitors and publishing in international cation. Situated in Pinetown with easy ac- books and journals. cess to the N3 highway and approximately 20 minutes’ drive from Durban, the cam- Howard College (Durban) pus offers sophisticated and attractive fa- cilities to a growing number of Education Durban is a vibrant coastal city renowned students. Education provides initial and in- for its beaches and coastal resorts. The service teacher education and offers uni- city is also a major South African port. versity higher degrees in a wide range of The magnificent game reserves and specialisms in education as well as carry- estuaries of Maputaland, north of Dur- ing out research and consultancy. Faculty ban, are a favourite getaway for staff and staff members are actively engaged with students alike. Opened in 1931 follow-

Edgewood Howard College

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ing a generous donation by Mr T B Davis, and racial equal- whose son Howard Davis was killed during ity. On its 50th an- the Battle of Somme in World War I, the niversary in 2000, Howard College campus is situated on the the Medical School Berea and offers spectacular views of the received the finest Durban harbour. The campus is situated in birthday present it a successful environmental conservancy could have wished and the lush gardens of the University for – the agreement reflect a commitment to indigenous flora of former president and fauna. The Howard College Campus and Nobel Peace currently offers a range of postgradu- Prize winner, Nelson ate qualification options in the fields of Mandela, to link his name to the school. The Science, Engineering, Law, Humanities, campus is also home to the Doris Duke Med- Development and Social Sciences (includ- ical Research Institute which was launched ing Music, Social Work, Housing, Archi- in July 2003, and which is training a genera- tecture and Nursing). tion of clinical researchers, enhancing the clinical research infrastructure in KwaZulu- Nelson R Mandela School of Natal, and fostering collaborations between Medicine (Durban) research groups working on similar projects in South Africa and other countries. Medical School has been producing quality doctors for 56 years. Founded in 1950 as a “black faculty” in a “white institution”, for most of its history, the School has been syn- Pietermaritzburg is located in the centre of onymous with the struggle for democracy the scenic Natal Midlands, close to nu-

Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine Pietermaritzburg

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merous nature reserves and parks, only one vincial needs in the broad areas of Science hour’s drive from Durban and two hours’ and Agriculture, Education, Law, Human drive from the Drakensberg. The city has and Management Sciences. Unique to the a rich architectural heritage, with many Pietermaritzburg campus are the disciplines fine examples of Victorian and Edwardian of Agriculture, Theology and Fine Art. buildings. The city is the birthplace of the former University of Natal and its forerun- Westville (Durban) ner, the Natal University College, which opened its doors to 57 students in 1910. Located within an environmental conserv- Two years later, Old Main Building was ancy about 8 kilometres from the CBD of completed and the hub of the present- Durban eight Pinetown, the Westville cam- day PMB campus was established. The pus combines state of the art infrastruc- campus offers a wide range of innovative ture with beautiful natural surroundings. academic programmes, which have been The campus’s Hindu temple and an Islamic successful in responding to local and pro- place of worship reflect its rich multicul- tural history. It is also the official address of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, housing the Vice-Chancellor’s office, the offices of Executive members and University-wide administrative divisions. The campus cur- rently offers postgraduate programmes in Science, Engineering, Law, Management, and Health Sciences.

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International Recognition Addresses The University has a worldwide reputa- tion for academic excellence in teaching Edgewood Campus and research and all degrees awarded are internationally recognised. The University Private Bag X03, has formal links, exchange programmes Ashwood, 3605 and collaborative teaching and research Tel: (031) 260 3414 programmes with many other universities around the globe. A large number of agree- Howard College Campus ments and Memoranda of Understanding have been signed with various institutions Durban, 4041 in Asia, Europe, the USA and Africa. Tel: (031) 260 2212 E-mail: [email protected]

Leaders in Curriculum Nelson R Mandela School Development of Medicine

Recognising worldwide trends and the Private Bag 7, Congella, Durban, 4013 restructuring of the entire South African Tel: (031) 260 4248/260 4377 educational system towards a more ‘out- E-mail: [email protected] come-based’ approach, the University of KwaZulu-Natal has taken a leading role in Pietermaritzburg Campus curriculum development. Many of the chal- lenges you will face in your future profes- Private Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209 sional life cannot be solved by a single disci- Tel: (033) 260 5212 pline. The University of KwaZulu-Natal has E-mail: [email protected] therefore redesigned its curricula to include a large element of inter-disciplinary work. Westville Campus In this way, you will be exposed to a wider range of disciplines, thus widening your Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000 choice of career options, and enhancing Tel: (031) 260 7884/ your understanding of the society in which 7146/7877/7039/7072 you will live and work. E-mail: [email protected]

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Entrance Procedures Selection Procedure Closing dates and Application Fees payable: The selection of students for postgraduate study is at the discretion of the Head of School, who A non-refundable application fee is payable will require a particular standard of previous on submission of the application form. attainment. An applicant may contact the School Refer below for information on application concerned for more information. fees and to the listing on pages 19 – 33 for information on closing dates. Application Procedure Fees Payable While actual selection is carried out by Schools, administrative application is a vital part of the For fee structure refer to: www.ukzn.ac.za/ procedure which must be followed. All applicants prospective/pdf/ukznIntfees2006pdf. for postgraduate study must complete an Please note that fees quoted were for 2006. ‘Application for Admission to Study’ form, which Please allow for an increase of at least 5% is available from the Applications/Faculty Office, for 2008. Students from SADC and other pay the required application fee and be issued African countries will pay the same fees with a student number. as South African students but will pay This procedure will ensure that your an additional levy of R700 per semester application is entered on the data base and if (R1 400 per annum). selected, that a registration form is generated. The fees for postgraduate courses In addition many Schools have their own internal fluctuate depending on the qualification, application forms, and other forms that they the academic year, and whether the quali- require to be completed. fication is taken on a full-time or part-time basis. The full fee structure for South Afri- Application Fees can and SADC students can be found on Local students R180 www.ukzn.ac.za/prospective/pdf/ukzn- SADC and countries in Africa r260 fees2006pdf but a few examples are given Countries outside Africa $80 below to explain the structure. E.g.:

Application fees can be paid to: Postgraduate Diploma in First National Bank Acc. No: 50871932932; Education: Branch: 223626 Durban Corporate. Please provide your details on the deposit 1 year full-time – r8 920 p.a. slip and submit proof of payment on 2 years part-time – r4 250 p.a. plus submission of your application levy if applicable

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Masters (Arts, Accounting) Please note that the above US$6 000 (Dissertation/Thesis): (full time) and US$3 000 (part-time) fee covers tuition only. Provision must be 1 year full-time – r10 350 p.a. made for all other necessary expenses 2 years part-time – r6 230 p.a. as set out in the guideline sections be- Subsequent years – r2 000 p.a. plus low. Students should take into account levy if applicable only those costs which are relevant to their studies at the University. PhD in Science:

Year 1 – r14 900 p.a. Research Masters and Doctoral Subsequent years – r2 000 p.a. plus Studies levy if applicable The normal University of KwaZulu-Natal tuition fee for local students plus an inter- It should be noted that the academic national levy of R700 (2008) is charged per fees provided are for the 2008 semester. academic year and applicants for 2009 should allow for an increase Study Abroad Students in fees. The academic fee does not include any accommodation The tuition fee for any international students fees and applicants must consult taking one or more modules for non-degree the web page information on purposes will be US$880 per module per accommodation and subsistence semester, inclusive of the international levy. fees recommended. International Affiliates Students from countries outside Africa Visiting international students (other than post-doctoral students) who are not reg- Tuition Fees Coursework: istering for any modules but wish to be (Fees may change for 2009) affiliated to the University of KwaZulu-Natal All students enrolling for Postgraduate whilst pursuing their own research, or are Diplomas, Honours or Coursework Masters here in any other capacity, will pay US$150 degrees will pay a tuition fee of: per month. (i) Full time (one year) – US$6 000 per annum Residence and Subsistence Costs (ii) part time (two or more years) – University Residences US$3 000 per annum. Accommodation fees R12 600 These fees are inclusive of the international Cost of meals R13 125 levy. Total cost R25 725 per annum

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On-campus Vacation Accommodation Other Specific Expenses Accommodation fees do not include Medical subscription R3 600 p.a. residence fees during vacations. Accom- modation during vacation is R45 – R50 Study permit: per day. new applicants r425 per application renewal R425 per application Off-campus Accommodation Accommodation without meals r16 800 Application Fees Cost of Meals R13 125 Local students R180 Total cost R28 500 per annum SADC & countries in Africa r280 Countries outside Africa $80 For international students all tuition and residence fees due to the University are Application fees can be paid to: payable in advance prior to registration at First National Bank Acc. No: 50871932932; the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Branch: 223626 Durban Corporate. Please provide your details on the Provision for Additional Expenses deposit slip and submit proof of Students must take into account a range of payment on submission of your expenses which they may have to meet, application. depending on their particular course of study. These may include: • Orientation week Banking Details for tuition fees: • Text materials (issued by the University) Tuition fees can be paid into the following • Field trips bank accounts and proof of payment must • Books, stationery and equipment be faxed to: +27 (0)31 260 3099. • Transport (off-campus) • Sports clubs and societies (optional) All Campuses: International • Pocket money Students (including SADC students) First National Bank As a guideline a total amount of Acc: 50870095682 R14 000 (South African Rand) should Branch: 223626 Dbn Corporate be allowed for a full year’s study to cover the above. Fees quoted First National Bank are in South African Rands per an- Acc: 62017326168 num. The cost to the student in the Branch: 223626 Dbn Corporate currency of origin shall vary from time to time, based on the prevailing exchange Please quote your student number when rate of the South African Rand. you are making payments.

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Services and Facilities Accommodation Financial Support

Limited self-catering single room residence The University’s Student Funding Centre accommodation is available on all campus- (SFC) administers various post-graduate es. Space is limited, and you are advised to scholarships and bursaries (and loans for make application as early as possible. Many South African citizens). Full-time Masters post-graduate students choose to stay off- and Doctoral students may be eligible for campus in privately-rented student digs Graduate Scholarships, which cover 80% or apartments. For further information on of the South African tuition fees. Applica- residence and off-campus accommodation, tion forms for external scholarships (such please consult the web site www.ukzn. as those awarded by the National Research ac.za or contact: Foundation (NRF) are available from the Student Funding Centre. For further infor- Edgewood Campus: mation visit the web site www.ukzn.ac.za/ studentfund, or contact: Tel : +27 (0)31 260 3611 Fax : +27 (0)31 260 3426 Edgewood Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3603 E-mail : [email protected] Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2231 Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 4359 Howard College and Medical School: Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5915 Westville Tel: +27 (0)33 260 8044 Tel : +27 (0)31 260 2028 Fax : +27 (0)31 260 1396 Campus Health Clinics E-mail : [email protected] Primary Health Care clinics on each campus Pietermaritzburg: are staffed by fully-trained nurses (with refer- rals to doctors). Services include assessment Tel : +27 (0)33 260 6226 and treatment of health problems, assess- Fax : +27 (0)33 260 5799 ment and referral of drug and alcohol-related E-mail : [email protected] problems, reproductive health counselling and contraception, treatment of sexually transmit- Westville Campus: ted diseases, free HIV/AIDS testing and pre- and post-test counselling. Free transport to Tel : +27 (0)31 200 7901 hospitals in case of medical emergencies is Fax : +27 (0)31 260 7113 provided to students by Medical Rescue In- E-mail : [email protected] ternational (MRI).

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Edgewood Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3252 Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3070 Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3285 Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5213 Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 4506 Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5233 Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5208 Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7706 Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7302 Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7888

Student Counselling Centres Computer Facilities

The Student Counselling and Development The Information and Communication Tech- Centres cater for the educational and peso- nology Division provides students with nal needs of students. free access to the Internet and e-mail. PC Qualified staff members provide: LANS are accessible 24 hours a day, with • career and personal counselling (careers facilities for scanning and printing. Appro- library) priate software packages are provided on • trauma and crisis counselling the LANS. • AIDS prevention programmes • study skills, life and diversity awareness Security • counselling for residence students • professional computerised testing for ca- Residences and Campus perimeter entranc- reer assessment on interest, personality, es have pedestrian/visitor access control. career development, aptitude. Risk Management Services (RMS) offer: • internships in Counselling and Educational • Fire protection and detection Psychology • Occupational, Health and Safety • Trained security guards Edgewood Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3665 • Campus crime info line Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2668 • Student identity cards Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 4595 • Vehicle parking discs Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5233 • Immediate attention with accidents. Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7087 • Assistance in obtaining medical attention, • counselling and other support after Students with Disabilities hours.

The University is committed to responding Edgewood Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3493 to the needs of students with disabilities. Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2540/ Disability Offices have been established 3777 with Disability Coordinators responsible Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 4024 for developing and facilitating the wide Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5211 range of services that may be needed by Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7265 students.

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Libraries Pietermaritzburg The Cecil Renaud Library (main library) serves The five campuses of the University of Kwa- the Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce Zulu-Natal have excellent library collections. and Management disciplines, and the Sciences. Qualified subject librarians provide general The Law Library and the Life Sciences Library reference and instructional services to stu- serve Law and the Biological Sciences respec- dents, staff and the wider community. The tively. The Life Sciences Library is one of the libraries are fully computerised and operate most important research collections for natural in a networked environment that provides sciences in South Africa. There are also outly- access to the computerised catalogues and ing collections of periodicals in the Schools of a range of local, national and international Physics and Chemistry. The Centre databases. and Struggle Archives collects, preserves and conserves documents, manuscripts, papers, Edgewood Campus books, journals, tapes, videos, posters, arte- The Edminson Library on the Edgewood facts and information on aspects of resistance campus serves the Faculty of Education. to with a focus on the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Included is a major collection of Alan Howard College Paton’s literary works and related documents On the Howard College campus, the E G Mal- and manuscripts, as well as papers pertaining herbe library (main library) caters for a wide to the Liberal Party and other political organisa- range of disciplines, including the Humanities, tions. Social Sciences, Engineering and Science. In The University Archives houses a collection addition, the following branch libraries serve of archival material relating to the University’s specialized academic needs: history and the achievements of its staff and • The G M J Sweeney Law Library in the students. CATNIP is a network of over 26 librar- Faculty of Law, Howard College. ies in the Pietermaritzburg region. The holdings • The Eleanor Bonnar Music Library in the of these libraries are included in the UKZN Li- School of Music, Howard College. brary Catalogue (Pietermaritzburg). CATNIP • The Barrie Biermann Architecture Library members include the Natal Society Library, Na- in the School of Architecture. tal Museum, Cedara Agricultural Institute, and members of the Theological Cluster. Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine Westville The Medical Library, situated at the Nelson The Westville Campus Library consists of the R Mandela School of Medicine in Umbilo Main Library which is situated in B Block near Road, caters for Health Sciences, as does the centre of campus and the Joe Ryan Den- the Victor Daitz HIV/Aids Information Gate- tistry Library which is located at the Dental way at the Doris Duke Medical Research Hospital. The library holds a large volume of Institute. books, journals and audiovisual materials in its

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collections and in addition provides access to College and Pietermaritzburg campuses: ath- electronic resources including bibliographic letics, aerobics, basketball, ballroom dancing, and full-text databases, as well as links to aca- canoeing, chess, cricket, cycling, hockey, ka- demic and other resources on the internet. In rate, mountaineering, netball, rowing, rugby, close collaboration with Faculties, the branch- soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, es of the University Library provide informa- underwater sports, volleyball, water polo tion services and access to an impressive col- and yachting. Howard College, which has lection of academic resources to support the its own indoor sports complex, also offers learning, teaching, research and development gymnastics, surfing and badminton, while endeavours of the University community. Pietermaritzburg also offers water-skiing, More information can be found at: www.ukzn golf and boxing. The Westville campus ac.za/library/lib/libhome.dicine. boasts a well-equipped and modern indoor sports complex and an Olympic-size swim- Sports and Recreation ming pool. The following sports are offered on the Sport is an important part of University life Westville campus: athletics, aerobics, bad- and the University caters for everyone – from minton, basketball, boxing, ballroom danc- the recreational through to the highly-com- ing, chess, cricket, gymnastics, golf, hock- petitive participants. The Edgewood, Howard ey, karate, netball, soccer, softball, squash, College, Pietermaritzburg, and Westville cam- swimming, table tennis, tenniquoite, volley- puses all have an impressive range of indoor ball and weightlifting. All sport is adminis- and outdoor facilities. Each of the campuses tered by the Sport Administration Office on has its own tennis and squash courts, swim- each campus. University sport is affiliated ming pool, jogging areas and gymnasium for to SASSU (South African Student Sports those who want to enjoy recreational sport Union) and many opportunities are provided in their own time. Those interested in a more for competition at regional and national lev- structured sporting experience can join one or el, culminating in the World Student Games more of the available sports clubs, which pro- which are held biennially. Bursaries are avail- vide excellent facilities, coaching and equip- able for top performers. Any student who is ment for students who wish to compete at selected for provincial or national represen- any level, from beginner through to national tation can apply to the Sports Administra- level. Some of the major sporting activities tion for financial assistance. offered at the Edgewood campus include rugby, football, tennis, swimming, squash, Edgewood Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3610 hockey and athletics. There are both indoor Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2281 and outdoor facilities for netball, soccer, Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2197 hockey and cricket. The following sports and Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5189 activities are presently offered at the Howard Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7362 Entrance Requirements

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International Applicants

International applicants are subject to a se- Where to go to apply for a lection procedure based on academic merit study permit and the number of spaces available. The qualifications of applicants who obtained You are required to apply for a study per- non-South African qualifications will be mit at the South African High Commission, assessed as soon as we receive the appli- Embassy, Consulate or Trade Mission in cations and copies of certificates. Please your country of origin. If there is no South ensure that you enclose certified copies African representative in your country, you of your original documents and arrange for must apply to the South African High Com- official translations where applicable. Your mission, Embassy, Consulate or Trade original documents will be required at reg- Mission nearest to your home country. istration. When do you apply for a Study Permit Requirements study permit?

Prior to leaving for South Africa applicants You may make an application for a Study must approach a South African Embassy, Permit/Visa once you have received a letter Consulate or Trade Office in their home from the University offering you a place to country and obtain a study permit. In terms study together with a letter in support for of current South African legislation, South an application for a study visa. African universities are not allowed to register international students who do not How do you apply for a study hold valid study visas. Study visas cannot permit? be applied for in South Africa. 1. Collect the appropriate study permit Study Permit Application application from the South African Procedures Embassy, Consulate, High Commission or Trade Mission in your country. 2. Complete and return the study permit In terms of revised policy on the admission application to the office where you of international students it is imperative that collected the form initially together students await the outcome of their appli- with: cations for study permits in their countries • A valid passport. of origin or residence. Study permits are re- • Our letter offering you a place. newed prior to expiry. It normally takes six • Proof that you are financially in a po- weeks for study permit applications to be sition to pay tuition fees and have processed. adequate means of support.

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• A medical certificate as provided on off-campus accommodation varies depend- the study permit application form and ing on location and facilities available. In this details of arrangements made with regard students should take into account regard to medical or insurance cover. the cost of transport to campus. • Repatriation guarantee: Where a South African sponsoring body, South Financial Aid African citizen or permanent resident of the country is not prepared to give Regrettably, financial aid is not available to in- a written undertaking as provided in ternational students. International students the application form BI-159, you will are advised to make enquiries from their be required to lodge a cash deposit or Ministries of Education or Scholarship Of- bank guarantee equivalent to airfare or fices at universities in their country of origin. transportation costs to your country of origin for repatriation purposes or Refugee Applicants forfeiture to the South African govern- ment should permit conditions not be You should be in possession of a valid Sec- complied with. tion 41 permit/Refugee identity document • The repatriation guarantee deposit which grants you permission to study. should be paid by the student or the Application procedures and application fees sponsor. The University does not as for local students are applicable. When accept responsibility for payment of submitting an application please include: repatriation guarantee deposits. • payment of the local application fee • Study permit application fee. • certified English translations of high school/university documents. You are advised to submit the above docu- The Alliance Francaise assists with French mentation as soon as possible to the South to English translations. Please contact them African High Commission, Embassy, Con- to establish the cost. sulate or Trade Mission. Do not send the above documents to the University of Kwa- Financing your studies Zulu-Natal. Please keep copies of all docu- mentation submitted for your reference and Scholarships administered by the United future use. Nations High Commission for Refugees are limited and few students succeed in Accommodation securing a scholarship. The few who do succeed in securing a scholarship should be Applications for residence accommodation willing to save and/or work during vacations should be made at the time of application. to contribute to study expenses. Those The Housing Offices assist students to find who do not secure a scholarship may wish off-campus accommodation. The cost of to consider less expensive study options

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e.g. correspondence study which allows you to work full-time and to finance your English Proficiency own studies. The University of KwaZulu-Natal is an Eng- International Student Support lish medium university. Its policy on English Offices language proficiency requires that appli- cants demonstrate at least one of the fol- In addition to the official response to the lowing levels of proficiency in English: University, successful applicants should 1. a pass in an examination equivalent e-mail or phone the International Student to English at the Higher Grade (First Support Office to advise: or Second language) at South African a) acceptance of offer to study Senior Certificate level (Matriculation). b) acceptance of offer to stay in residence 2. a pass in English Language at A-level, c) date of arrival. or O-level (C symbol or higher), or the International Baccalaureate, or equiva- Howard College/Medical lent examination. School: 3. international applicants who do not sat- isfy the above and for whom English is Tel : +27 (0)31 260 2819/2205 a foreign language must attain an over- Fax : +27 (0)31 260 1274 all band score of 7.0 on the Internation- E-mail : [email protected] al English Language Testing System E-mail : [email protected] (IELTS) for postgraduate studies.

Pietermaritzburg: For information on the IELTS, contact the British Council at the British Embas- Tel : +27 (0)33 260 5194/5313 sy or consulate in your home country. Fax : +27 (0)33 260 5729 The system tests the complete range of E-mail : [email protected] English language skills required by E-mail : [email protected] students when studying or training in the medium of English. Modules include Westville/Edgewood: listening, speaking, reading, writing, academic and general training. Please Tel : +27 (0)31 260 7253/8223 see www.britishcouncil.org or www. Fax : +27 (0)31 260 7638 ielts.org for more information. E-mail : [email protected] A test score of at least 550 on the E-mail : [email protected] Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Contact the United States Please quote your University of KwaZulu-Na- Information Service (USIS) at the USA em- tal student number in all correspondence. bassy or consulate in your home country,

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or contact TOEFL direct, at PO Box 6155, the time spent doing courses in English for Princeton, New Jersey 08541.6155 USA. academic purposes. Students are urged to E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.toefl. make every attempt to gain a sufficient lev- org The UKZN Language Centre offers stu- el of proficiency in English, and a test score, dents without a score an alternative route before arriving in South Africa. into the University by offering intensive Eng- For further information on cost of cours- lish language instruction which is designed es etc please contact: to raise competence levels to the required IELTS band score. Once registered in a de- Pietermaritzburg gree programme, students may choose to The Secretary, The Language Centre continue taking English Language courses Private Bag X01, Scottsville on a part-time basis. After testing by the University of KwaZulu-Natal Language Centre, students whose scores Pietermaritzburg, 3209 are comparable to the IETLS can move di- South Africa rectly into a degree programme, or are ad- Tel: +27 33 260 5308 vised to spend one or two semesters (at Fax: +27 33 260 5575 the most) learning English in the Language E-mail: [email protected] Centre. The LC test is designed to be facili- tative rather than exclusionary. Howard College (Durban) Campus Language Centre assessment The Secretary, The Language Centre for postgraduate studies University of KwaZulu-Natal Durban, 4041 • candidates who achieve a level South Africa equivalent to IELTS band 6 must take Tel: +27 31 260 1130 a one-year advanced course of 1 000 Fax: +27 31 260 1014 hours (Course Two) to be adequately E-mail: [email protected] equipped for postgraduate studies in the medium of English. Application fees • candidates who obtain the equivalent Local Students R180 of IELTS band 5 are required to take a SADC and Countries in Africa r280 one-year intermediate course of 1 000 Countries outside Africa $80 hours (Course Two) to raise their band level sufficiently for entry into a degree The banking details are as follows: programme. Candidates who do not Name: University of KwaZulu-Natal attain band 7 in one year are required to Bank: First National Bank undertake a second year of study. Acc No: 50871932932 Students entering the Language Centre at Brach: Durban Corporate level 5 are advised to budget adequately for Branch Code: 223626

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Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ-Durban does not bind the Department of corporate branch Home Affairs in any way to allow that Reference: F001 5013 with applicants person into the country, nor does it full name remove the need to obtain official permission from the Department. Fees • a study permit does not qualify an 1. sadc students pay the local fees international student to become plus an international levy of R700 per a South African citizen. Students semester. wishing to become South African 2. non-SADC undergraduate students pay citizens after finishing their studies $880 per course per semester for short- should go back to their home term candidates OR $6 000 per year for countries from where they can full-time candidates in 2008. These fees apply through a South African may change in 2009. representative. 3. accommodation fees: as quoted for South African students. Health Care Insurance For more information on fees payable please contact: International students are not entitled to re- Tel: +27 (0) 31 260 2426 ceive free care at state and provincial facili- E-mail: [email protected] ties. Medical costs are high and therefore For information on banking details for all international students need adequate tuition fees, refer to page 7. insurance cover while in South Africa. The University has a policy of insurance which Important notes is limited to cover accidents only. All reg- istered students both full and part-time are • the University is not permitted to automatically covered by this personal ac- register you until you have produced cident insurance policy. Since the accident your study permit and proof of health cover offered by the university policy is insurance. limited, your own personal insurance policy • You must present your passport with is essential to cover excess accident and valid study permit and health insurance other medical costs. to the International Student Support International students should hold health Office during registration. insurance cover from various companies • students who change their choice both South African and from home. You of institution should obtain a new may wish to contact health insurance com- permit from the Department of Home panies of your choice to enquire about the Affairs. costs and overall cover. It is important that • an offer of a place to study at University the health cover that you purchase includes

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hospitalisation cover. It is your choice to take cover for vacation periods. extra cover for dentistry and optometry. When Postgraduates with three to six months purchasing insurance in your home coun- thesis submission time left to completing try, please ensure that the claim procedures their studies should consult the Internation- are explained to you since several insurance al Student Support Office as it is possible to companies require that you pay for treatment take cover for this period only. in South Africa and thereafter submit your Application forms are available directly claim to them. The University has chosen from Ingwe at: Ingwe, Private Bag X137, Ingwe Health Plan to provide hospital cover Halfway House 1685. Enclose proof of pay- for students. Ingwe provides comprehensive ment with your application to Ingwe Health cover for all medical costs incurred whilst Plan. an in-patient at a hospital. Claims are paid at On arrival students should contact the 100% of the South African Representative International Student Support Offices. Association of Medical Schemes (RAMS) Students who are able to provide proof of tariff and no excesses or limitations apply. insurance, which would provide appropriate Cover will run for the duration of the study cover for them whilst in South Africa, will period. The monthly cost of the cover increas- be exempted from membership of Ingwe, es annually and should be confirmed with In- if such proof is provided to the International gwe. Full contributions must be paid to Ingwe Support Office during registration. in advance. Cover also includes dentistry and optometry. The benefits for dentistry include For further information, contact Ingwe Health conservative dentistry i.e. cleanings, fillings, Plan directly at: Ingwe (Durban), Suite 902, extractions and fluoride treatment. The ben- 9th Floor, 85 Field Street, Durban 4001 efits for optometry includes single vision, bi- Tel: +27 (0)31 369 5018 • Fax: +27 (0)31 369 focal lenses plus a frame. 5031, E-mail: [email protected] Example: Note: All payments for Medical cover must be made directly to Ingwe. If your study period is nine months, the con- Ingwe Banking details: Ingwe Health Plan, tribution will be Rx (9 x Rx). (If your study Nedbank, Commercial Northrand Branch period is cut short for any reason, contri- Clearing Code: 146905, Account number: butions for the remaining period will be 1469009021 refunded, providing one month’s advance We urge you to immediately advise your spon- notice is received). The full contribution is sor/government on the health care insurance payable to Ingwe in advance. Cover is for requirements.Hospitals require students with the full duration of study i.e. nine months non-South African health insurance to set- (Feb – Jun and Aug – Nov). If you intend tle their accounts and then claim from their remaining in South Africa for vacations, field medical funds. trips or for research you are advised to take

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Postgraduate Qualifications

College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science

Faculty of Engineering • Civil Howard College • Computer Howard College HOWARD COLLEGE Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2221 • Electrical Howard College and Westville PIETERMARIZBURG Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2221 • Electronic Howard College WESTVILLE Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2221 • Mechanical Howard College and Westville Fax: +27 (0)31 312 1233 A Master of Science in Engineering by Engineering coursework and dissertation can be undertaken in the various programmes in Postgraduate degrees in the Engineering Engineering as follows: programmes are offered at the Howard College, Pietermaritzburg and Westville Civil Engineering campuses but not every degree is offered • MSc Eng in Environmental Engineering on all campuses. Howard College

Doctor of Philosophy Electrical Engineering A Doctor of Philosophy degree by research • Power & Energy Systems Westville can be undertaken in the various pro- grammes in Engineering as follows: Land Surveying Howard College • Agricultural PMB • Master of Science in Land Surveying • Chemical Howard College – by research • Civil Howard College • Computer Howard College Construction Management and • Electrical Howard College and Westville Quantity Surveying Howard College • Electronic Howard College • Bachelor of Science in Property • Mechanical Howard College and Westville Development Honours (Construction Management) Master of Science in Engineering • BScProp DevHons A Master of Science in Engineering by • Bachelor of Science in Property research can be undertaken in the various • Development Honours (Quantity programmes in Engineering as follows: Surveying) BScPropDevHons • Agricultural, PMB • Master of Science in Construction • Chemical Howard College Management – by research

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• Master of Science in Quantity • Physics Surveying – by research • Statistics

Closing dates: Master of Science Masters Course Work: By dissertation: For entry into Semester 1: • Applied Mathematics 31 October of previous year • Biology For entry into Semester 2: • Biochemistry 30 April of current year • Chemistry M and D (Research): • Computer Science Confirm closing dates with School • Environmental Science concerned • Geography • Geology Faculty of Science • Mathematics and Agriculture • Microbiology • Physics DURBAN CENTRE • Statistics Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3220 By course work: Fax: +27 (0)31 260 7780 • Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Master of Environmental Management • Applied Mathematics Master of Marine and Coastal • Applied Physics Management • Biochemistry • Biodiversity and Conservation Doctor of Philosophy • Biological Sciences • Applied Mathematics • Cellular Biology • Biology • Chemistry • Biochemistry • Computer Science • Chemistry • Ecological Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Environmental Science • Financial Mathematics • Geography • Geography and Environmental • Geology Management • Mathematics • Geology • Microbiology • Industrial Mathematics • Physics • Marine Ecology • Statistics • Mathematics • Microbiology

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Closing dates: • Entomology Honours: • Environmental Science FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 1: • Genetics 31 October of previous year • Geography and Environmental (International) Management 30 November of previous year (local) • Hydrology • Industrial and Applied Biotechnology Masters Course Work: • Mathematics FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 1: • Microbiology 31 October of previous year • Physics FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 2: • Plant Pathology International applications: • Soil Science 30 April of current year • Statistics SA applications: • Zoology 31 May of current year M AND D (RESEARCH): Bachelor of Agriculture Honours Confirm closing dates with School Bachelor of Agricultural Manage- concerned ment Honours

PIETERMARITZBURG CENTRE: Postgraduate Diplomas: • Community Tel: +27(0)33 260 6243 • Nutrition Fax: +27(0)33 260 5969 • Dietetics • Food Security Bachelor of Science (Honours) • Rural Resource Management • Applied Mathematics • Biochemistry Master of Science • Biological Sciences • Applied Mathematics • Biometry • Biochemistry • Biomolecular Technology • Biological Systematics • Botany • Biometry • Chemical Technology • Botany • Chemistry • Chemical Technology • Computer Science • Chemistry • Consumer Studies • Computational Physics • Ecological Sciences (General Stream) • Computer Science • Ecological Sciences (Rangeland & • Ecology Wildlife • Entomology • Conservation Stream) • Ethnobotany

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• Genetics Master of Environment and Development • Geography Master of Science in Agriculture • Grassland Science • Agricultural and Environmental • Hydrology Instrumentation • Mathematics • Consumer Studies • Microbiology • Food Security • Molecular & Cellular Biosciences • Physics Doctor of Philosophy • Plant Molecular Biology & Physiology Includes all disciplines listed in various • Plant Pathology Masters above. • Soil Science • Statistics Closing dates: • Virology Honours: • Wildlife Science FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 1: • Zoology 31 October of previous year Master of Science in Agriculture (International) • Agribusiness 30 November of previous year (local) • Agricultural Economics Masters Course Work: • Agricultural Production FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 1: • Agrometeorology 31 October of previous year • Animal Science FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 2: • Community Resources International applications: • Crop Science 30 April of current year • Cultivated Pastures SA applications: • Environmental Science 31 May of current year • Food Processing M and D (Research): • Food Science Confirm closing dates with School concerned • Forestry • Horticultural Science • Plant Breeding • Poultry Science Master of Agricultural Management Master of Agriculture • Food Security • Rural Resource Management Master of Science in Consumer Studies Master of Science in Dietetics Master of Science Human Nutrition Master of Science (Biological Systematics)

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College of Health Sciences

College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science

School of Nursing (BMedScHons) (Medical Microbiology) Master of Medical Science (MMedSc) Tel: +27(0)31 260 2255/2375 – Research (all disciplines) Fax: +27(0)31 260 1543 Master of Medical Science in Clinical HIV/AIDS Management Honours Level Master of Medical Science in Occupa- • Honours in Nursing tional Hygiene Master of Medical Science in Occupa- Masters in Nursing (MN) tional & Environmental Medicine • Nursing Education (Progressive Master of Medical Science in Medical Education for Health Professionals) Informatics • Nursing Management Master of Medical Science Telemedicine • Nursing Research Master of Public Health • Critical Care and Trauma Nursing Master of Medicine in Family Medicine • Community Health Nursing Master of Medicine • Mental Health Nursing • Anaesthetics • Maternal and Child Health Nursing • Anatomical Pathology • Research Masters in Nursing • Cardiothoracic Surgery (dissertation only) • Cardiology • Chemical Pathology PhD (Nursing) • Dermatology • Forensic Medicine Closing date: • Haematology All qualifications: 30 November • Medical Microbiology • Medicine Nelson R Mandela School of • Neurology Medicine • Neurosurgery • Obstetrics & Gynaecology Tel: +27(0)31 260 4416 • Ophthalmology Fax: +27(0)31 260 4723 • Orthopaedic Surgery • Otorhinolaryngology Postgraduate degrees and diplomas: • Paediatrics & Child Health Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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• Psychiatry (Research only) • Public Health • Master of Hand Rehabilitation • Radiology • Master of Communication Pathology • Radiotherapy & Oncology (Speech Language Pathology) • Surgery –Research & Coursework • Urology • Master of Communication Pathology • Virology • (Audiology) Research & Coursework Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) School of Physiotherapy, Sport Postgraduate Diploma Science and Optometry • Clinical HIV/AIDS Management • Honours in Sport Science (Biokinetics) • Forensic Health Care • Honours in Sport Science (Recreation) • Medical Informatics • Honours in Sport Science (Exercise • Telemedicine Science) • Occupational Health • Honours in Sport Science (Sport Psychology) Closing date: • Masters in Sport Science – Biokinetics All qualifications: 30 November • Masters in Sport Science – Exercise Science • Masters in Sport Science – Research Faculty of Health Sciences • Master of Optometry – Research & Coursework WESTVILLE • Master of Physiotherapy – Research & Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7925/ Coursework 7933/7209 • Doctor of Philosophy – Health Sciences Fax: +27 (0)31 260 7872 School of Pharmacy and School of Medical Sciences Pharmacology • Bachelor of Medical Science Honours • Master of Pharmacy (Anatomy) • Master of Medical Science (Pharmacology • Bachelor of Medical Science Honours and Pharmaceutics) (Physiology) • Doctor of Philosophy – Health Sciences • Bachelor of Medical Science (Medical Biochemistry) For more information please contact: • Master of Medical Science Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7925/7933/7209 • Doctor of Philosophy (Health Science) Fax: +27 (0)31 260 7872 Closing dates: School of Rehabilitative and Therapeutic Science Closing date: • Master of Occupational Therapy All Qualifications: 31 October

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College of Humanities

Faculty of Education • Adult Education • Curriculum Studies EDGEWOOD Tel: +27 (0)31 260 1169 • Educational Management Fax: +27 (0)31 260 7594 • Educational Psychology • Educational Technology PIETERMARITZBURG • Educational Studies Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5449 • Gender Education Fax: +27 (0)33 260 5080 • Higher Education • Language and Media Studies Teacher Education (Pre-service) • Mathematics Education Postgraduate Certificate in Education • Professional Development and Higher (PGCE) Education • Science Education Professional and Academic • Social Justice Education Development Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Doctor of Education (DEd) Bachelor of Education Honours (BEd Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Hons) in the following specialisations: NB. Not every programme will necessarily • Adult Education be offered on both campuses and in every • Curriculum Studies year. Masters programmes comprise either • Education Leadership and Management coursework and a dissertation or research • Educational Psychology only. • Educational Technology • Gender Education Closing dates: • History Education Postgrad Certificate in Education, BEd Hons • Language and Media Studies and MEd: 30 November 2008 • Professional Development Studies • School Guidance and Counselling DEd PhD: 30 September 2008 • Science and Mathematics • Social Justice Education • Technology Education

Masters of Education (MEd) in the following specialisations

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Faculty of Humanities, Devel- • Criminology Howard College opment and Social Sciences • Cultural and Heritage Tourism Howard College HOWARD COLLEGE TEL: +27 (0)31 260 2133/ • Culture, Communication and Media 3565 Studies Howard College PMB FAX: +27 (0)31 260 2372 • Digital Media Howard College PIETERMARITZBURG TEL: +27 (0)33 260 5699 • Drama and Performance Studies FAX: +27 (0)33 260 5715 Howard College PMB • Economic History Howard College Honours, Masters, PhD and Senior • Educational Linguistics PMB Doctoral Study in: • English Studies (incl. Southern African Literature) Howard College PMB • Arts, Social Science, Library and Infor- • Ethics Studies PMB mation Science, Music and Theology. • Fine Art PMB • French, Howard College PMB NOTE: Programmes may not be offered • Gender Studies Howard College PMB at each level in every field. Please confirm • Geography and Environmental availability. Management Howard College • Geographical Sciences PMB The Faculty offers degree qualifications • German, Howard College PMB in the following specialised fields: • Government, Business and Ethics • African Christianity PMB PMB • African Theology PMB • Heritage Studies PMB • Afrikaans en Nederlands Howard • History, Howard College PMB College PMB • History of Christianity PMB • Anthropology Howard College • Historical and Modern Theologies • Applied Language Studies PMB PMB • Art History PMB • Industrial Mission PMB • Biblical Studies PMB • Industrial, Organisational and Labour • Business Information Systems PMB Studies (including Global Studies) • Catholic Theology PMB Howard College • Christian Spirituality PMB • Information Studies PMB • Classics, (Greek, Latin Classical • isiZulu (Mother-tongue and Non- Civilisation) Howard College PMB mother-tongue) Howard College PMB • Cognitive Science, Howard College PMB • Linguistics, Howard College • Community Development Howard College • Ministerial Studies PMB • Community Resources PMB • Music Howard College • Computer Science PMB • Philosophy Howard College PMB • Comparative and Applied Ethics PMB • Policy and Development Studies PMB

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• Political Science Howard College PMB March, PhD, DArch, MTRP, MHous, • Politics, Philosophy, Economics MScURP(DevPI), MScURP(EnvPI), MScURP, Howard College MDevStud, MPopStud, DSocSc, BSoc Sc • Psychology Howard College PMB Honours(Criminology) M. SocSc(Criminology) • Public Policy Howard College PhD (Criminology), MSW( Welfare Policy and • Religion and Social Transformation Development) MSW (Research) MCHPR Howard College (Child care and Protection), Masters in Health • Religious Studies Howard College Promotion, PHD (Social work) PMB • Religion Education Howard College The Faculty offers postgraduate degree • Social Policy Howard College qualifications in the following profes- • Sociology, Howard College PMB sional/vocational fields: • Systematic Theology PMB • Architecture • Theology and Development PMB • Childcare and Protection • Theology PMB • Development Studies • Translating PMB • Housing • Translation Studies Howard College • Population Studies • Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, Under Arts and Social Science, the Educational, Research and Industrial) Faculty offers postgraduate diplomas in: • Social Work • Cultural and Heritage Tourism Howard • Town and Regional Planning College • Urban and Regional Planning • Drama and Performance Studies PMB (Development Planning, Environment • Fine Art PMB and Planning) • Heritage Studies PMB • Information Studies PMB The Faculty offers postgraduate diplo- • Museology PMB mas in the following professional/voca- • Psychology PMB tional fields: • Records and Archival Management • Education, Training and Development PMB • Community Development • Policy and Development Studies PMB NOTE: • Translating PMB • Degree programmes comprise course work modules and a dissertation. Professional and Vocational Degrees • Uniform modular structures permit Note: Except for BSocSc Hons (Psy) both disciplinary and interdisciplinary (PMB and Howard College) all courses programme ‘packages’. are available at Howard College only • Several programmes are aimed not only at the academy, but also at the BSocScHons(Psy), Psychology, DPsych, public and private sectors.

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• Students may enrol for components of • In Music, both the MMus and the PhD programmes as transferable credits. may also be obtained by performance • Supervision is provided, also, in Masters or composition. and PhD research by thesis.

Closing dates: Closing dates: HOWARD COLLEGE PIETERMARITZBURG PSYCHOLOGY: Honours: 31 October PSYCHOLOGY: Honours: 28 October Masters: 31 July Masters Course Work: 31 July Other Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours THEOLOGY: Honours: 30 September and Masters Coursework: M AND D: FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 1: FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 1: 30 November of previous year 30 September of previous year FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 2: FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 2: 30 April of current year 30 June of current year M and D (Research): Other Honours and Master Course Work Confirm closing date with School programmes: concerned. 31 October M AND D (RESEARCH): Confirm closing date with School concerned.

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College of Law and Management Studies

Faculty of Law Master of Law • Business Law Howard College HOWARD COLLEGE • Child Care & Protection Howard College Tel +27 (0) 31 260 3046/ • Constitutional Law Howard College 2222 • Environmental Law Howard College Fax: +27 (0) 31 260 2522 and PMB PIETERMARITZBURG • Labour Studies Howard College Tel: +27 (0) 33 260 5014 • Maritime Law Howard College Fax: +27 (0) 33 260 5015 • Maritime Studies Howard College • Medical Law Howard College The Faculty of Law offers various Masters • Public Health Law Westville Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas at • Trial Advocacy Howard College the Howard College, Pietermaritzburg • Taxation Howard College and Westville campuses of the University. Please note that currently the various Postgraduate Diplomas centres are in the process of rationalising • Maritime Law, Howard College their admission requirements as the • Forensic Investigation & Criminal Justice admission policies are not identical in Howard College respect of each centre. The onus is on the applicant to ascertain and satisfy Courses offered under each programme: the admission requirements of the centre in which the applicant wishes to LLM Business Law Howard College register. Further information and entrance • Advanced Contract Law requirements are available from the • Advanced Corporate Law respective campuses: • Advanced Insolvency Law • Advanced Labour Law The following programmes are offered, • Advanced Tax Law although it must be noted that the University • Internet Law cannot guarantee that the LLM courses listed • International Trade Law will be offered in each year. Staff availability • Intellectual Property Law and student demand will determine which courses are offered. Closing dates are LLM Childcare and Protection Howard College provided at the end of the list. • Research Methodology

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• Children’s Rights (Local and Interna- • International Trade tional Perspectives) • The Roles of Professionals in Proceedings LLM Medical Law Howard College Affecting Children • Bio-Ethics and the Law • Electives (one of) • Forensic Medicine • Child Care Policy and Legislation • Law and Medical Practice • Crime: Children as Victims & Perpetrators • HIV/AIDS Human Rights and the Law • Emerging Medico-Legal & Social Aspects of Child Care & Protection LLM Public Health Law Howard College • HIV/AIDS & Public Health Law LLM Constitutional Law Howard College • Public Health, Human Rights & Ethics • Advanced Constitutional Law • Health Policy, Planning & Legal • Employment Discrimination Framework of Public Health Law • Constitutional & Human Rights Litigation • Mini Dissertation One of the following: LLM Environmental Law Howard College • Health Promotion & Public Health Law • Land Use & Planning Law • Aspects of International Law & Public • Natural Resources Law Health • Ocean & Coastal Law • Disaster Management in Public Health • Pollution Control Law • Emerging Public Health &Environmental • Wildlife Law Issues in Developing Countries • Domestic Violence and Public Health LLM Environmental Law PMB • Forensic Medicine & Public Health • International Environmental Law • Land and Natural Resources Law LLM Taxation Howard College • General Principles • Donations Tax & Estate Duty • Pollution Control & Liability • Income Tax • Income Tax & Estate Planning LLM Labour Studies Howard College • Special Topics • Advanced Labour Law • Dissertation • Employment Discrimination • Labour Dispute Resolution LLM Trial Advocacy Howard College • Criminal Justice LLM Maritime Law Howard College • Constitutional & Human Rights Litigation • Admiralty Law • Trial Advocacy • Carriage of Goods by Sea • Incidents of Navigation Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime • Law of the Sea Law Howard College • Marine Insurance • Admiralty Law

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• Carriage of Goods by Sea Faculty of • Incidents of Navigation Management Studies • International Trade Law • Law of the Sea PIETERMARITZBURG • Marine Insurance Tel: +27 (0)33 260 6124 Fax: +27 (0)33 260 6228 Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic WESTVILLE Investigation and Criminal Justice Tel: +27 (0) 31 260 2218/3166 Howard College Fax: +27 (0) 31 260 1312/7449 • Criminal Justice A • Criminal Justice B The Faculty comprises the following • Forensic Auditing Schools: • School of Accounting Closing dates: • School of Economics and Finance Postgraduate Diplomas: • School of Information Systems and FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 1: Technology 30 November of previous year • School of Management MASTERS DEGREES COURSE WORK: • School of Public Administration FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 1: • Graduate School of Business 30 November of previous year These Schools offer a wide range of MASTERS AND DOCTORAL DEGREES: postgraduate qualifications at the various by Research: campuses, as shown below. Confirm closing dates with School concerned PIETERMARITZBURG Postgraduate Diplomas • Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, Banking & Investment Management • Postgraduate Diploma in Management • Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management

The Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BCom- Hons) is offered in the following specialisations to those candidates who have completed an appropriate Bachelor’s degree and meet speci- fied entrance requirements: • B Com Honours (Accounting) • B Com Honours (Business Finance) • B Com Honours (Business

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Information Systems) Accounting • B Com Honours (Economics) • Master of Accounting (Financial • B Com Honours (Human Resource Accounting) Management) • Master of Accounting (Taxation) • B Com Honours (Marketing Management) • B Com Honours (Marketing & Supply School of Economics and Finance Chain Management) • B Com Honours • B Com Honours (Supply Chain • M Com (Course Work and Dissertation) Management) • PhD in Economics • B Com Honours (Small Business Development) School of Information Systems and • B Com Honours (Management) Technology • B Com Honours Master of Commerce (coursework) • M Com • Economics • PhD • IS&T School of Management Research degrees • B Com Honours (General) • Master of Commerce (MCom) • B Com Honours (Marketing) • Master of Commerce (Accounting) • B Com Honours (Management) • Master of Commerce (Economics) • B Com Honours (Entrepreneurship) • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) • B Com Honours (Human Resources Management) Closing dates: (Pietermaritzburg Campus) • B Com Honours (Industrial Relations) Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours • B Com Honours/B Admin Honours 20 October of previous year (Human Resource Management) 20 April of current year • B Com Honours/B Admin Honours Masters Course Work (Human Resource Development) FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 1: • M Com (Course Work) 30 November of previous year • M Com (Thesis) 30 April of current year • M Com/M Admin (Industrial relations) M and D (Research): • M Com/M Admin (Human Resource Confirm closing date with School concerned. Management) • M Com/M Admin (Human Resource WESTVILLE Development) School of Accounting • PhD Industrial Relations • B Com Honours Accounting (Full • PhD Human Resource Management time and Distance Learning) • PhD Human Resource Development • B Com Honours Management • D Com by Thesis

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School of Public Administration Under exceptional circumstances, the Universi- Tel: +27 (0) 31 260 7756/7059 ty Senate may consider candidates that do not Fax: +27 (0) 31 260 7577 meet the above criteria, with approval from the E-mail: [email protected] Head of the Graduate School of Business.

• B Admin Honours DBA • Master of Public Administration Candidates (MPA) • Should hold any business manage- • Master of Administration ment orientated Masters Degree • Doctor of Administration • Should have obtained an aggregate • Doctor of Public Administration of at least 70% for their Masters qualification B Com Accounting Honours (Distance Learning) Under exceptional circumstances, the Please contact the programme on University Senate may consider candidates Call centre Tel: +27(0)31 260 3754 that do not meet the above criteria, with Apply on line http://adl.ukzn.ac.za approval from the Head of the Graduate School of Business. Information on entrance requirements, course structures, etc all available on the Leadership Centre website. Applications open in October. Tel: +27(0) 31 260 1383 Fax: +27(0) 31 260 1610 Graduate School of Business E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +27 (0)31 260 1627 Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Fax: +27(0)31 260 7679 Management E-mail: [email protected] Closing dates: (Westville Campus): Master of Business Administration Postgrad Diplomas, Honours and Masters (MBA) Course Work: Fully accredited FOR ENTRY INTO SEMESTER 1: Entrance requirements: 30 November of previous year • Bachelors degree or equivalent M+ 3 For entry into Semester 2: (Research only) qualifications 30 April of current year • Should be over the age of 25 years M AND D (RESEARCH): • Should have 5 or more years working Confirm closing dates with School concerned. experience, 3 of which should be Graduate School of Business in management/supervisory position 15 September • Must pass the UKZN MBA entrance Leadership Centre test (subject to change) 30 November

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