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Master’s and Doctoral studies

Master’s and Doctoral studies. 20 November 2013 Presenter: Elena Swanepoel. M&D Administrative Support. Email and telephone enquires Applications Registration Reregistration Research proposal results Capturing and reporting of research titles Student data maintenance

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Master’s and Doctoral studies

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  1. Master’s and Doctoral studies 20 November 2013 Presenter: Elena Swanepoel

  2. M&D Administrative Support • Email and telephone enquires • Applications • Registration • Reregistration • Research proposal results • Capturing and reporting of research titles • Student data maintenance • Es'kia Mphahlele Building, Block B 1st level, • S ’Side • MandD@unisa.ac.za • (012) 441-5702

  3. M&D Research Examination support • Examination process • Intention to submit (DSAR20) • Appointment of panel of examiners • Capturing and release of results • Es'kia Mphahlele Building, Block A 1st level, S ’Side • resexcoord@unisa.ac.za • Fax (012) 012 429 8119

  4. M&D Bursaries • Administer Bursaries for research students • National • International • Application periods • Criteria – passed Research proposal Module • Es'kia Mphahlele Building, Block B 1st level, S ’Side • dsf@unisa.ac.za

  5. M&D Cycle

  6. Old model vs New model • From 2014 students will be evaluated on the following criteria: • Meeting minimum admission requirements • Available supervisory capacity • Whether research topic can be supervised • Assessment of supporting documents i.e research outline • Critical issues: students must visit the website for the selection criteria and the requirements of the research outline/narrative/essay.

  7. Application dates: 2014 • 2 steps apply for student number and then for admission • 16 September 2013 – 15 November 2013 • Online only • All students who want to study must apply • Exceptions: • CSET (excluding Computing) – to contact mandd@unisa.ac.za • Selection degrees handled at Departments e.g. • MA in Clinical psychology • PhD in Consulting

  8. Registration dates: 2014 • Online only • 26 November 2013 – 15 March 2013 • Re-registration subject to progress • Research proposal module max 2 years to complete • RPM results due by 30 November 2013 • No marks allocated to RPM • Prerequisite for research component • Exceptions: • CSET (excluding computing)

  9. NQF levels • Higher Certificate (5) • Advanced Certificate (6) • Diploma (6) • Advanced Diploma (7) • Bachelor's (7 or 8) • Advanced Bachelor’s degree (240 credits), follows on first undergraduate degree

  10. NQF levels cont. • Postgraduate Diploma (8) • Bachelor Honours Degree (8) • Masters degree (9) • Professional Masters Degree (9) • Doctoral Degree (10) • Professional Doctorate (10)

  11. Master’s degrees • Minimum admission requirements • Hons • PG diploma (NQF level 8) • Curriculum: Research degree RPM and a dissertation Or Coursework/structured degree Modules, RPM and a dissertation of limited scope

  12. Doctoral degrees • Minimum admission requirements • Masters degree in the field /related field • Curriculum Research only • RPM and thesis

  13. Cancellations • Examination modules • May cancel and forfeit minimum fees • Research component (rpm, dissertation, thesis). • May cancel but forfeit all fees

  14. Deferment • Official break from studies • Must apply for deferment before registration commences • If already registered – it is a cancellation • If not registered – it is a deferment • May apply twice one year at a time

  15. Want to submit for examination • 15 June – September/Spring graduation • 15 November – April/Autumn graduation • Inform Unisa 6 weeks before the submission date • No specific date when M&D results are released

  16. Your turn to ask questions!

  17. Thank you!

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