Postgraduate Diplomas
Admission requirements for a postgraduate diploma include a Bachelor’s Degree or a professional qualification, practical experience or other qualification acceptable to Senate.
Honours Degrees
A minimum of 55% average across all modules of the major at level three is required for application to an honours degree. Many disciplines have limited capacity and practice a competitive selection through which places are allocated on the basis of high academic achievement as well as considerations of equity. Some disciplines may require a portfolio of work.
Masters Degrees
A minimum of 60% average across all modules of the honours degree is required for application to a masters degree. Many disciplines have limited capacity and practice a competitive selection through which places are allocated on the basis of high academic achievement as well as considerations of equity. Some disciplines may require a portfolio of work.
Doctoral Degrees
A minimum of 60% average for a relevant masters degree is required for application to a doctoral degree. Many disciplines have limited capacity and practice a competitive selection through which places are allocated on the basis of high academic achievement as well as considerations of equity. Some disciplines may require a portfolio of work.
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Contact Information

Ms. Thuli A. Msomi
PG-Research & Higher Degrees
031 260 2287
msomia1@ukzn.ac.za
A822, 8th Floor, Shepstone Building