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Useful Telephone Numbers 2University of Limpopo's Vision 3University of Limpopo's Mission 3University of Limpopo's Motto 3How To Apply 4International Students 4Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership 5School of Medicine 6School of Health Care Sciences 7School of Education 10School of Languages & Communication Studies 12School of Social Sciences 14School of Accountancy 15School of Economics & Management 16School of Law 17Graduate School of Leadership 19School of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences 20School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences 22School of Molecular & Life Sciences 23School of Physical & Mineral Sciences 27

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USEFULTELEPHONE NUMBERS

POSTGRADUATE OFFICETel: +27 (0) 15 - 268 - 3485Fax: +27 (0) 86 - 541 - 2766

CENTRAL ENROLMENTTel: +27 (0) 15 - 268 - 3332Fax: +27 (0) 15 - 268 - 3118

DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT FINANCETel: +27 (0) 15 - 268 2134/2436/2822/2137Fax: +27 (0) 15 - 268 2135

FINANCIAL AIDTel: +27 (0) 15 - 268 3226/2405Fax: +27 (0) 15 - 268 2642

STUDENT HOUSINGTel: +27 (0) 15 - 268 - 2520 (male students)Tel: +27 (0) 15 - 268 - 2570 (female students)

TURFLOOP GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIPEduparkTel: +27 (0) 12 - 268 - 3735 / 4180 / 4140Fax: +27 (0) 12 - 268 - 3774

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VISION, MISSIONAND VALUES

VISION

To be a leading African University focused on

the developmental needs of its communities

and epitomising academic excellence and

innovativeness

MISSION

A University which responds actively:

Ø To the development needs of its students,

staff and communities,

Ø Through relevant and higher quality

education and training, research and

community engagement, and

Ø In partnership and collaboration with its

stakeholders.

VALUES

Ø Accountability

Ø Transparency

Ø Integrity

Ø Academic Freedom

Ø Excellence and Professionalism

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HOW TO APPLY

A. BY MAILA.1 Send a letter of application to:

The University of LimpopoCentral EnrolmentPrivate Bag X1106SOVENGA0727SOUTH AFRICA

A.2 An enrolment form for postgraduate diploma,or honours or masters or doctoral degrees willaccompany the application form.

A.3 These forms have to be duly completed, signedand returned to the faculty administrativeo cer, or relevant Department, accompaniedffiby two recent ID photos and copies of thefollowing documents:

* NSC / Matric exemption certificate (including subject marks)

* Complete Exemption Certificate from HESA, where applicable

* ID document / Passport / Work permit / Study permit

* Diploma/Degree certificate/s* Comprehensive academic record (indicating

marks obtained for subjects and/or modules)* Certificate of registration with the relevant

professions council (if applicable)* Certificate of Evaluation from SAQA, where

applicable

A.4 The relevant head of department must submitthe application form and the approvedenrolment form for successful candidates to theCentral Enrollment.

A.5 Central Enrollment allocates a student numberto new students and the biographicalinformation is captured into the ITS system.

A.6 The faculty administrative o cer or relevantffidepartment informs candidates with regards tothe outcome of the applications and providessuccessful candidates with informationpertaining to the o ering of the Course.ff

B. APPLICATION IN PERSON

B.1 A prospective student approaches theuniversity through the o ce of the relevantffiHead of Department, the FacultyAdministrative O cer or the PostgraduateffiAdministrative O cer for guidance to theffiappropriate Programme Coordinator/HoD inrespect of the intended study.

B.2 An enrolment form for post-graduate diplomaor honours or masters or doctoral degree mustbe completed.

B.3 The completed enrolment form of successfulcandidates must be submitted to the FacultyAdministrative O cer or Postgraduate o ce.ffi ffi

B.4 The Postgraduate O ce allocates a studentffinumber to new students and the biographicalinformation is captured into the ITS system.

B.5 The Faculty Administrative O cer or relevantffidepartment informs candidates with regard ofthe outcome of applications and providessuccessful candidates with informationpertaining to the o ering of the course.ff

C. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Students who satisfy the requirements arewelcome to apply and register for Postgraduatestudies.

C.1 A formal application should be submitted toPostgraduate Student Administration, PRIVATEBAG X1106, SOVENGA, 0727, South Africa.

C.2 Evaluation of qualifications should be madeprior to commencement of studies, throughSouth African Qualifications Authority(SAQA).

C.3 Full details regarding the requirements forobtaining a study permit may be obtained fromthe South African Embassy, the South AfricanHigh Commissioner in your country, or theInternational Relations O ce of the University.ffi

C.4 SAQA evaluation of academic qualificationsshould accompany the application for admission

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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

South African Qualification Authority Postnet Suit 248Private Bag X05, WATERKLOOF, 0145, South AfricaTel: +27 (0) 12 - 431 - 5000Fax: +27 (0) 12 - 431 - 5039Website: http://www.saqa.org.za

C.5 Every international student registered by theUniversity should be fully covered by a medicalaid tenable in South Africa. Applicants arerequired to produce proof of such medicalinsurance on the day of registration.

The service provider currently endorsed by theInternational Education Association ofSouthern Africa, is:

Ingwe Health PlanTel: +27 860 102 493Email: [email protected]: +27 11 532 9193Website: http:///www.ingwehealth.co.za

UNIVERSITY BANK DETAILSUniversity of LimpopoStandard BankAccount No.: 330040006Branch No.: 052548

UNIVERSITY FEES FOR POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS

Please refer to the University Fees Booklet

D. TURFLOOP GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP

BY MAIL OR E-MAILD.1 Send a letter of application to OR

E-mail usThe Programme [email protected]

Turfloop Graduate School of LeadershipPO Box 756FAUNA PARK0787South Africa

D.2 A programme application form with clearinstructions on how to apply will be sent to you.

D.3 The form has to be duly completed, signed andreturned to the Programme Manager with therequired documents as explained in the form.

D.4 Your application will be submitted to theSchool Admissions Committee for selection.

D.5 In the event of being accepted the necessaryprocedures for registration will be explained inthe acceptance letter(s).

IN PERSON

D.6 Obtain a programme application form withclear instructions on how to apply from theProgramme Manager.

D.7 The form has to be duly completed, signed andreturned to the Programme Manager with therequired documents as explained in the form.

D.8 Your application will be submitted to theSchool Admissions Committee for selection.

D.9 In the event of being accepted the necessaryprocedures for registration will be explained inthe acceptance letter(s).

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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF MEDICINEDiscipline MMedAnaesthesiology & Critical/Intensive Care *CardiologyCardiothoracic Surgery *Clinical PsychologyDermatology *Community HealthDiagnostic RadiographyDiagnostic Radiology *Family Medicine *Hand & MicrosurgeryInternal Medicine *Maternal and Child HealthMedical PhysicsNeurology *Neurosurgery *Nuclear Medicine *Obstetrics & Gynaecology *Occupational Medicine *Ophthalmology *Orthopaedics *Otorhinolaryngology *Paediatrics & Child Health *PharmacologyPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery *Psychiatry *PsychologyPublic Health Medicine *General Surgery *Urology *

Mmed

Admission Requirements:In order to be admitted to a MMed degree course a candidate must:(a) Be in possession of a MBChB or equivalent degree and be registered with the Health Professions Council

of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical practitioner;(b) Be appointed to a Registrar's post recognized by the HPCSA. This post must be occupied for the full

duration of registration as required under these rules;(c) Meet any other requirements that may be elaborated in the rules for the specific degree for which

registration is requested.

Duration:(a) The duration of the MMed. degrees will be a minimum of four years, except for surgical disciplines*

which will be 5 years.(b) The maximum will be six years, except for surgical disciplines* which will be seven years.

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SCHOOL OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion (015) 268-2384/3036

Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care (PGPHC) (015) 268-2384/3036

Aim:The course in Health Promotion and Education forHealth aims to develop the ability of health, socialwork, agriculture, education and related workers atdistrict, regional, provincial and national levels andthose who will have the responsibility for planning,implementing and evaluating health promotionProgrammes. The course will enable participants toacquire a broad understanding of the many facetswhich impact on promoting health and wellbeing,and to develop skills necessary for improvingcommunication between service providers andcommunities, identifying needs, priorities, designappropriate educational materials, advocate andnegotiate policies to strengthen community action,and implement empowering educational processes.

Course Design:(a) The Postgraduate Diploma in Health

Promotion is an action-learning based full-time one year course with six residentialteaching modules for the full-time programme.

(b) Self-study segments supported by customdeveloped teaching materials form part of bothcurriculums.

(c) Each residential teaching block will last for sixdays (Monday to Saturday).

(d) Students must undertake a project based intheir work setting/agencies working in theirarea of interest.

Admission Criteria:(a) Applicants must be in the possession of a

bachelor's degree or equivalent in Health orrelated disciplines.

(b) Priority will be given to those who have or will have:

- The responsibility for planning, implementingand evaluating health promotion activities atdistrict, regional and provincial level.

- The responsibility for promotion of health and well being in direct liaison with the community.

Duration:(a) One year full-time.

Admission Requirements:(a) Relevant undergraduate degree.(b) R e g i s t r a t i o n a s a G e n e r a l N u r s e

a n d Midwife/Psychiatric Nurse.(c) Matriculation exemption.(d) Current registration with South African

Nursing Council.

Duration:(a) The study period extends over a period of at

least one academic year.

Master of Nursing (MNurs) (015) 268-3036/2384

Admission Requirements:(a) Applicants must be in possession of a 4 year

basic degree in Nursing (BNurs) or post basicBNurs degree with an Honours degree innursing (or equivalent);

(b) Registration with South African Nursing Council as registered Nurse Practitioner.

Curriculum:(a) Research Dissertation.


Presentation of the Programme:(a) Students will be required to complete the one

week research programme before taking on theresearch projects.

(b) All research proposals will be registered withthe University of Limpopo after approval bythe relevant University Committee.

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MSc (Dietetics) (015) 268-3376/3079

The student is required to produce a dissertation on asubject approved by the Head of the Department. Anoral examination may be required.

Admission Requirements:(a) A relevant 4-year Bachelor's Degree or

equivalent.

Curriculum:(a) A dissertation must be submitted based on a

topic approved by the Programme Manager andSenate.


Master of Optometry (MOptom)(015) 268-3222/3548

Admission Requirements:(a) Candidates for the MOptom degree must

possess a 4-year BOptom degree or itsequivalent from a recognised institution.

(b) The candidates may be required to have receivedat least a 60% pass in the BOptom degree in thesubject for the master's dissertation.


Dissertation:(a) A research dissertation shall be submitted for

assessment.

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)(015) 268-2356/2351

Admission Requirements:(a) A 4-year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in

Pharmacy.


Dissertation:(a) The assessment consists of a dissertation in

addition to which an oral or written assessmentmay be required, on a subject approved by theProgramme Manager of the relevant discipline.

(b) Where a student is in possession of a BPharmdegree, he may proceed directly to an MPharm

degree, the dissertation being submitted at least

one year after obtaining the BPharm degree.

Master of Public Health (MPH)(015) 268-4614/3727

Disciplines:(a) Health Measurement(b) Health Policy and Management(c) Environmental and Occupational Health(d) Social and behaviour Sciences in Public Health

Admission Requirements:(a) A relevant Bachelor Honours degree or

equivalent.(b) If Senate is satisfied that the candidate

su ciently qualify to pursue the programmeffienvisaged for the degree of Master of PublicHealth, any of the following may be admittedas a candidate:

(i) The holder of a degree of Bachelor of Arts orSciences with Honours in Nursing, Psychologyor Sociology or in a field which in the opinionof the Senate is relevant to public health.

(ai) A graduate of any other university who hassatisfied the Senate by means of a written or oraltest (or both) or by means of any other mode ofassessment to be determined from time to time bythe Senate that he/she is qualified to undertake theline of study proposed or research (or both)required for the degree.


Mini-Dissertation:(a) A candidate shall submit a topic for the

approval of the Senate before June of the firstacademic year of study.

(b) A candidate may be permitted by the Senate tosubstitute a new topic for the research reportbefore November of the first year

Master of Science in Medical Sciences

(MSc Med Sci) (015) 268-3362/3051/3398

Disciplines:(a) Chemical Pathology(b) Haematology© Immunology(d) Medical Microbiology(e) Medical Genetics

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Admission requirements:(a) A 4-year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in

Medical Sciences or a 4-year Health Sciencesrelated Degree.


Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)(015) 268-3362/3051/3398

Disciplines:(a) Chemical Pathology(b) Haematology© Immunology(d) Medical Microbiology(e) Medical Genetics

Admission requirements:(a) Applicants must be in possession of one of the

following:(i) MSc (Medical Sciences) in any of the

following fields; Chemical Pathology,Haematology, Medical Microbiology,Immunology and Medical Genetics.

(ai) Equivalent Masters' degree in the field ofEpidemiology, Demography or any relatedHealth (care) sciences qualification

Duration:(a) Two years full-time.

Thesis:(a) A thesis shall be submitted for assessment.

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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (015) 268 3006

The School of Education is primarily committed torural regeneration, empowerment and development,through a lifelong learning approach to teaching andinterdisciplinary research.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Admission Requirements:(a) A candidate must have an approved Bachelor's

Degree or equivalent (2 School related subjects).

Duration:(a) One year.

The degree may be studied in the following disciplines:(a) Languages (PCED01):

English Studies or Northern Sotho (Sepedito read as Northern Sotho/Sepedi) orTshivenda or Xitsonga.

(b) Economic Management Sciences (PCEA01): Accounting or Business Management or Economics.

(c) Maths, Science & Technology (PCEB01):Biological Sciences/Life Sciences or Mathematics or Physical Science (Chemistry/Physics).

(d) Social Sciences (PCEC01):Geography or History or Life Orientation.

Bachelor of Education Honours

BEd Hons (Adult Education) (HEDA01)BEd Hons (Curriculum Studies) (HEDE01)BEd Hons (Educational Management) (HEC01)BEd Hons (Educational Studies) (HEDC01)BEd Hons (Language Education) (HEDB01)Bed Hons (Learners with Special Needs)(HEDF01)Bed Hons (Maths, Science & TechnologyEducation) (HEB01)

Admission Requirements:(a) A Bachelor's Degree and a Teachers Diploma

or a four year integrated Bachelor's Degree inEducation with an average of 60% pass mark in Educational Studies (EDST) for Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or two years teaching experience; or

(b) A Bachelor's Degree with an average of 60%pass mark at third year level or two years teaching experience in case of candidate who has obtained less than 60% in EDST at 3rd year level; or

(c) For candidates to enrol for the BEd HonoursDegree in:-

(i) Language Education (LEDU) - they must have majored in English, Afrikaans, Northern Sotho, Tshivenda or Xitsonga;

(ii) Mathematics, Science & Technology Education - they must have majored inMathematics or Science of Technology Education.


Master of Education by Research (MED01)

MEd (Adult Education)MEd (Curriculum Studies)MEd (Educational Studies)MEd (Language Education)MEd (Mathematics Education)MEd (Science Education)MEd (Technology Education)

Admission Requirements:(a) A candidate must hold a relevant Bachelor of

Education Honours Degree or PGDip (Education) and a research project.

(b) The Candidate shall have majored in a subjectin which he/she wishes to carry out research.

Duration:

(a) Minimum of one year and maximum of twoyears.

Master of Education by Coursework

MEd (Mathematics Education) (MEM01)MEd (Science Education) (MES01)MEd (Technology Education) (MET01)

Admission Requirements:(a) Candidate must be in possession of a

BEd Honours in Mathematics or Science or Technology Education (M+5) Degree.

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(b) Preference will be given to candidate with teaching experience in Biology, Physical Science and/or Mathematics, but others mayapply for available space.

Duration:(a) Minimum of one year and maximum of two

years.

MEd (Language Education) (MEL01)

Admission Requirements:(a) A BEd Hons in Language Education (M+5)

degree.


years.

MEd (Adult Education)

Admission Requirements:(a) A BEd Hons in Adult Education (M+5).


years.

Doctor of Philosophy (DHE01)

Admission Requirements:(a) A candidate must hold a Master of Education

Degree or the Bachelor of Education HonoursDegree and an approved Master's Degree.

Duration:(a) A minimum of two years and a maximum of

four years.

The degree may be studied in the followingdisciplines:(a) Adult Education(b) Curriculum Studies(c) Educational Administration(d) Educaional Psychology(e) Educational Studies(f) Language Education(g) Mathematics Education(h) Science Education(i) Technology Education

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SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES (015) 268 2853 & COMMUNICATION STUDIESThe School of Languages & Communication Studiestrains, educates, and serves the people of theLimpopo Province, the country - and beyond - byproviding quality programmes in a multiculturalcontext in languages and communication studies.

Postgraduate Diploma inInformation Studies (PIN01)

Admission Requirements:(a) A relevant Bachelor's Degree with NQF exit

level 7.


Bachelor of Arts Honours

Admission Requirements:(a) Candidate must be in possession of a relevant

Bachelor's Degree in which at least sixtypercent (60%) has been obtained in the finalformal assessment (examination) of theappropriate subject.

(b) Candidate who does not meet this requirementmay be admitted to the Honours study on thespecial recommendation or screening processof the Head of Department and the ExecutiveDean concerned with the approval of Senate.

The degree may be studied in the following disciplines:(a) Communication Studies (HBAH01)(b) English Studies (HBAA01)(c) Applied Language and Multilingual Studies

(HBAE01)(d) Media Studies (HBAF01)(e) Northern Sotho (HBAD01)(f) Translation Studies and Linguistics (HBAG01)(g) Tshivenda (HBAB01)(h) Xitsonga (HBAC01)


Bachelor of Information Studies Honours (HIS01)

Admission Requirements:(a) A relevant Bachelor's Degree with NQF exit

level 7.


Master of Arts by Coursework

MA (African Languages) (MAL01)

Admission Requirements:(a) An Honours Degree in an African Language

with an average of 60%.OR(b) Recommendation after an interview/screening

process where less than 60% was obtained.

Duration:(a) One year full time.

MA (English Studies) (MAEB01)

Admission Requirements:(a) An Honours Degree in English with an

average of 60% in Literature, Language or thecombination thereof.


MA (Translation Studies & Linguistics) (MAT01)

Admission Requirements:(a) A candidae must be in possession of a

Bachelor Honours Degree in a relevant subjector recommendation after the interview incourses where 60% is not achieved.


Master of Arts by RESEARCH (MAL01)

Admission Requirements:(a) The requirements for this Degree are the same

as those for a Coursework Masters' Degree.

The degree may be studied in the following disciplines:(a) English Studies(b) Media Studies(c) Northern Sotho(d) Tshivenda(e) Xitsonga

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(f) Communication Studies

Duration:(a) Minimum of one year with a maximum of two

years.

Master of Informaton Studiesby RESEARCH (MIS01)

Admission Requirements:(a) A 4-year Bachelor of Information Studies

Degree or equivalent.


Doctor of Philosophy (DHH01)

Admission Requirements:(a) A Master's Degree or equivalent qualification.

Duration:(a) A minimum of two years.(b) A maximum of four years.

The degree may be studied in the following disciplines:(a) Communication Studies(b) English Studies(c) Media Studies(d) Northern Sotho(e) Translation Studies(f) Tshivenda(g) Xitsonga

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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL (015) 268 2601

SCIENCESThe School of Social Sciences aims to train anintellectual and academic professional cadre, toconduct relevant research, and to foster communityrenewal in such a way that people experience humandignity at grass roots level.

Bachelor of Arts Honours

Admission Requirements:(a) A candidate must be in possession of

Bachelor's Degree or prior learning asdetermined by the Department and Schoolconcerned, and approved by the Faculty.


The degree may be studied in the following disciplines:

(a) Anthropology (HBAO01)(b) Criminology (HBAI01)(c) Geography (HBAP01)(d) History (HBAJ01)(e) International Politics (HBAK01)(f) Philosophy (HBAQ01)(g) Political Science (HBAL01)(h) Psychology (HBAM01)(i) Sociology (HBAN01)

Master of Arts by Coursework

MA (Folklore Studies) (MFS01)

Admission Requirements:(a) A relevant Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree or

equivalent and 2 years working experience.


MA (Clinical Psychology) (MAC01)

Admission Requirements:(a) An Honours Degree in Psychology or Bachelor

of Psychology (BPsych) and a personalinterview.


Master of Arts by Research (MAA01)

Admission Requirements:(a) Same as under Languages & Communication

Studies

Duration:(a) A minimum of one year.(b) A maximum of two years.

The degree may be studied in the following disciplines:(a) Anthropology(b) Criminology(c) Folklore Studies(d) History(e) International Politics(f) Philosophy(g) Political Science(h) Psychology(I) Sociology

Master of Social Work

Admission Requirements:(b) An Honours Degree in Social Work with an

average of 60% and a personal interview.

Duration:(c) A minimum of one year.(d) A maximum of two years.

Doctor of Philosophy (DHH01)

Admission Requirements:(b) A Master's Degree or equivalent qualification.

Duration:(c) A minimum of two years.(d) A maximum of four years.

The degree may be studied in the following disciplines:(a) Anthropology(b) Criminology(c) Folklore Studies(d) History(e) International Politics(f) Philosophy(g) Political Science(h) Psychology(i) Social Work(j) Sociology

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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND LAW

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY (015) 268 2626HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMESBachelor of Commerce Honours (BComm Hons)

The degree may be conferred in the followingprograms:

(a) Accounting

Admission Requirements:(a) A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.(b) Applicants must obtain at least 60 % in the

final course of the subject in which he/she intends to do the Honours study.

(c) Where the minimum requirement of 60 % wasnot obtained the student can be admitted to thestudy only with a special recommendation from the program HOD.

Duration:(a) Minimum of one year.

Master of Commerce (MComm)

The RESEARCH degree may be conferred in thefollowing subjects:

(a) Accounting

Admission Requirements:(a) Applicants must be in a possession of an

honours degree in the program that he/she wants to study and submit a suitable researchproposal.


Doctor of Commerce (DComm)

A thesis dealing with a subject in the fields of:(a) Accounting

Admission Requirements:(a) Applicants must be in a possession of a

Masters degree in the program that he/she wants to study and submit a suitable researchproposal.

Duration:(a) Minimum of two years.

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SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (015) 268 2634 & MANAGEMENTHONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BComm Hons)

The degree may be conferred in the following programs:(a) Economics(b) Business Management(c) Human Resource Management

Admission Requirements:(a) A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.(b) Applicants must obtain at least 60 % in the


(c) Where the minimum requirement of 60 % wasnot obtained the student can be provisionally admitted to the study only with a special recommendation from the program HOD.


Bachelor of Development Studies Honours inPlanning & Management (BDev Planning & Management)

Admission Requirements:(a) A relevant Bacherlor's Degree at NQF level 7,

as approved by the HOD of Development Management.

(b) Applicants must obtain at least 60% in the final course of the qualifying subject.



Bachelor of Administration Honours in PublicAdministration (BAdmin Hons Public Administration)

Admission Requirements:(a) A Bachelor's Degree at NQF level 7.(b) Applicants must obtain at least 60 % in the




Master of Commerce (MComm)

The RESEARCH degree may be conferred in thefollowing subjects:(a) Economics(b) Business Management(c) Human Resource Management

Admission Requirements:(a) Applicants must be in a possession of an

honours degree in the program that he/she wants to study.


Master of Development in Planning and

Management (MDev Planning & Management)

Admission Requirements:(a) Applicants must be in possession of at least

an honours degree in the program that he/she wants to study.


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Master of Administration in PublicAdministration (MAdmin Public Administration)

Admission Requirements:(a) Applicants must be in possession of at least

an honours degree in the program that he/she wants to study.


Doctor of Commerce (DComm)

A thesis dealing with a subject in the fields of:(a) Economics(b) Business Management(c) Human Resource Management


Masters degree in the program that he/shewants to study.


Doctor of Administration (DAdmin)

A thesis dealing with a subject in the fields of:(a) Development Planning & Management(b) Public Administration


Masters degree in the program that he/shewants to study.


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SCHOOL OF LAWThe School of Law has made a significant contributionto the legal fraternity in South Africa over the previousyears. It has, amongst others, produced esteemedjudges and advocates like judges BM Ngoepe (theJudge President of Transvaal Provincial Division), PMojapelo (Deputy President of Transvaal ProvincialDivision), Y Mokgoro (Judge of the ConstitutionalCourt), L Mailula (Judge of the High Court), to name afew. The School has produced leaders in politics andbusiness in the public and private sectors.

All the programmes o ered in this School areffintended to enrich a candidate's theoreticalbackground on various laws.

Master of Laws in Labour Law (LLM Labour Law)

This is a taught masters' degree with a mini-dissertation contributing at least 50% towards thefinal mark.

Admission Requirements:(a) LLB UG degree or an equivalent four year law

degree.(b) A candidate should have at least 60% aggregate

for his/her modules in his/her preceding degree,

Duration:(a) The programme is o ered over one (1) year and ff

a maximum period of two (2) years.(b) A candidate qualifies for the LLM Labour Law

degree after having acquired 200 credits.

Master of Laws in Development and Management

Law (LLM Development & Management Law)

This is a taught masters' degree with a mini-dissertation contributing at least 50% towards thefinal mark.

Admission Requirements:(a) LLB UG degree or an equivalent four year law

degree.(b) A candidate should have at least 60% aggregate

for his/her modules in his/her preceding degree,Duration:

(a) The programme is o ered over one (1) year and ffa maximum period of two (2) years.

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(b) A candidate qualifies for LLM Development &Management Law degree after having acquired200 credits.

Master of Laws by Research (LLM)

The requirements for this Degree are the same as those for a Coursework Masters' Degree.

Admission Requirements:(c) LLB UG degree or an equivalent four year law

degree.(d) A candidate should have at least 60% aggregate

for his/her modules in his/her preceding degree,

Duration:(c) The programme is o ered over one (1) year and ff

a maximum period of two (2) years.(d) A candidate qualifies for the LLM Labour Law

degree after having acquired 200 credits.

The degree may be studied in the following disciplines:

(a) International Aspects of Law(b) Perspectives on Law(c) Legal Profession(d) Mercantile Law(e) Procedural Law(f) Public Law(g) Private Law

Doctor of Laws (LLD)

The degree is awarded on the grounds of a thesis being completed.

Admission Requirements:(a) To be admitted to the LLD degree programme, a

candidate should have completed an LLMdegree or an equivalent qualification;

Duration:(a) The programme is o ered over two (2) years ff

and a maximum period of four (4) years.(b) A candidate qualifies for LLD degree after

having acquired 360 credits.

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TURFLOOP GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP

All the programmes o ered at this School are intendedffto enrich a candidate's theoretical background aswell as instil practical skills necessary for one tooperate at managerial and/or supervisory levelsin business, public and civil sectors of theSociety. We are a Graduate School bent onexcellence and relevance and are facing thefuture with pride and determination.

Master of Business Administration

(MBA) (015 268 4181)

Admission Requirements:(a) Application for admission to the MBA

Programme is subject to strict evaluation andselection is based on the candidate's academicachievements, experience, attitude andmotivation for further study.

(b) At least an Honours Degree at NQF Level 8.(c) A letter from their employer confirming that

they will be allowed to attend classes.(d) Matriculation Mathematics or any

qualification in Mathematics or Statisticswhich is deemed appropriate by the SelectionCommittee for MBA applicants.

Duration:(a) The programme is o ered over a two (2) year ff

period.(b) A student qualifies for the MBA Degree after

having acquired 200 credits.

Master of Development in Planning & Management (Coursework) (MDEV) (015 268 4141)

Admission Requirements:(a) Application for admission to the MDEV


(b) At least an Honours Degree or equivalent.(c) Relevant experience within a development

management context will be an addedadvantage.

(d) Candidates are also required to submit a letterfrom their employer confirming that they willbe allowed to attend classes.

Duration:(a) The programme is o ered over a one (1) year ff

period.(b) A candidate qualifies for the MDEV Degree

after having acquired 200 credits.

Master of Public Administration and Management

(Coursework) (MPA) (015 268 4179)

Admission Requirements:(a) Application for admission to the MPA


(b) At least a Honours Degree or equivalent in Public Administration or related field.

(c) Candidates are also required to submit a letterfrom their employer confirming that they willbe allowed to attend classes.

Duration:(a) The programme is o ered over a one (1) year ff

period.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE & AGRICULTURE

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL &ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

(015) 268 2202/2203

Bachelor of Agricultural Management Honours (BAgrMan Hons)

Disciplines:(a) Agricultural Economics(b) Animal Production(c) Plant Production

Admission Requirements:(a) A r e l e v a n t B a c h e l o r ' s

o r e q u i v a l e n t

qualification.

Duration:(a) Minimum one (1) year.(b) Maximum two (2) years.

Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons)

Disciplines:(a) Aquaculture(b) Geography

Admission Requirements:(a) A relevant Bachelor's or equivalent

qualification in terms of NQF level.

Duration:(c) Minimum one (1) year.(d) Maximum two (2) years.

Master of Agricultural Management (MAgricMan)

Disciplines:(a) Agricultural Economics(b) Animal Production(c) Plant Production

Admission Requirements:(a) A relevant Honours or a four year equivalent

degree.(b) At least 60% obtained as an average final mark

in the appropriate major learning programmeor with special recommendation by the Faculty

Executive Committee or applying the RPL Policy.

Duration:(e) Minimum one (1) year.(f) Maximum two (2) years.

Master of Science in Agriculture (MSc Agric)

MSc in Agriculture (Agricultural Economics)MSc in Agriculture (Animal Production)MSc in Agriculture (Agronomy)MSc in Agriculture (Horticulture)MSc in Agriculture (Pasture Science)MSc in Agriculture (Plant Production)MSc in Agriculture (Soil Science)

Admission Requirements:(a) A relevant BScAgric or a four year equivalent

degree.(b) At least 60% obtained as an average final mark in

the appropriate major learning programme or withspecial recommendation by the Faculty ExecutiveCommittee or applying the RPL Policy.

Duration:(g) Minimum one (1) year.(h) Maximum two (2) years.

Master of Agricultural Management in Agricultural Extension (MAgricMan Agricultural Extension)




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Duration:

(i) Minimum one (1) year.(j) Maximum two (2) years.

Master of Science (Msc)

Disciplines:(a) Aquaculture(b) Geography




Duration:(k) Minimum one (1) year.(l) Maximum two (2) years.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Disciplines:(a) Agricultural Economics(b) Aquaculture(c) Animal Production(d) Geography(e) Plant Production(f) Soil Science

Admission Requirements:(a) A relevant Masters' degree or equivalent

qualification.

Duration:(a) Minimum two (2) years.(b) Maximum four (4) years.

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SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL &COMPUTER SCIENCES (015) 268 3027/3593

The School strives for excellence through researchand providing the necessary skills required by thepublic and private sectors for the development of thecountry. It o ers honours, masters and doctorates asffindicated in the following pages.

The minimum durations for these programmes in alldisciplines of the School are as follows:

(a) Honours - one year(b) Masters - one year(c) PhD - two years


Disciplines:(a) Applied Mathematics

(b) Computer Science © Mathematics(d) Statistics

Admission Requirements:(a) A relevant Bachelor of Science Degree.(b) An average of at least 60% in the third year of

discipline.(c) An undergraduate discipline report that is s atis

factory to the F aculty Executive Committee,comply with faculty rules and regulations andsubject to Senate approval.

Master of Science (MSc)

Disciplines:(a) Applied Mathematics

(b) Computer Science © Mathematics(d) Statistics

Admission Requirements:(a) A BSc Hons Degree or its equivalent.

Doctor of Philosohy (PhD)

Disciplines:(a) Applied Mathematics(b) Mathematics© Statistics

A doctoral degree is by thesis (original research work) on an approved topic.An oral examination may be required.

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SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR &LIFE SCIENCES (015) 268 2588


B Sc Honours Degrees O ered:ff

(a) Biochemistry (015 268 3013)(b) Botany (015 268 2300)(c) Microbiology (015 268 3013)(d) Physiology & Environmental Health (015 268

2817)(e) Zoology (015 268 2300)

Each of the above Honours Degree Programmesconsists of a Research Project and four TheoryModules relevant to the discipline of choice.

Admission Requirements:(a) A BSc Degree with major(s) in courses in the

discipline area in which a student wants to studyand a final average mark for the relevant finalyear major(s) of at least 60%.

(b) A candidate who does not meet the aboverequirement may be admitted on specialrecommendation, after consultation with andapproval by the Faculty Executive Committee. Insuch cases, a mid-year progress report from theFaculty Executive Committee will determinecontinuation in the programme.

(c) On special recommendation, including applicationof the RPL policy and strategy of the University ofLimpopo and after consultation with and approvalby the Faculty Executive Committee.

Duration:(a) One (1) year full time.


Disciplines:(a) Biochemistry (015 268 3018)(b) Botany (015 268 2300)(c) Microbiology (015 268 3018)(d) Physiology and Environmental Health (015 268

2817)(e) Zoology (015 268 2300)

Each of the above Masters Degree Programmes iso ered as a Research Masters' Programmeffculminating in a Dissertation relevant to thediscipline of choice.

Admission Requirements:(a) A BSc Hons degree in the discipline in which the

student wants to do an MSc degree andpreferably with a minimum of 60% average markin the BSc Hons degree.

(b) On special recommendation, including applicationof the RPL policy and strategy of the University ofLimpopo and after consultation with and approvalby the Faculty Executive Committee.

(c) In addition to those requirements above, theskills profile of potential students will beassessed and they may be required to qualifythemselves with additional competencies asdeemed to be essential by the Department.

Duration:(a) Minimum one (1) year.(b) Maximum two (2) years.

Doctor of Philosohy (PhD)

Disciplines:(a) Biochemistry (015 268 3018)(b) Botany (015 268 2300)(c) Microbiology (015 268 3018)(d) Physiology and Environmental Health (015 268

2817)(e) Zoology (015 268 2300)

Each of the above Doctoral Degree Programmes isbased on an Original Research Project culminatingin a Thesis relevant to the discipline of choice.

Admission Requirements:(a) An MSc degree in the discipline in which the

student wants to do a PhD degree and preferablywith a minimum of 60% average mark in theMSc degree.

(b) On special recommendation, including applicationof the RPL policy and strategy of the University ofLimpopo and after consultation with and approval

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by the Faculty Executive Committee.(c) In addition to those requirements above, the

skills profile of potential students will beassessed and they may be required to qualifythemselves with additional competencies asdeemed to be essential by the Department.

Duration:(a) Minimum period of two (2) years.(b) Maximum period of four (4) years.

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SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL & MINERALSCIENCESBachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons)

Disciplines:(a) Chemistry(b) Geology(c) Mining Geology(d) Mineral Processing and Ore Beneficiation(e) Physics

Each of the above Honours Degree Programmesconsists of a Research Project and four TheoryModules relevant to the discipline of choice.

Admission Requirements:(a) A BSc degree with major(s) in courses in the

discipline area in which a student wants tostudy and a final average mark for the relevantfinal year major(s) of at least 60%.

(b) A candidate who does not meet the aboverequirement may be admitted on specialrecommendation, after consultation with andapproval by the Faculty Executive Committee.In such cases, a mid-year progress report fromthe Faculty Executive Committee willdetermine continuation in the programme.

(c) On special recommendation, includingapplication of the RPL Policy and Strategy ofthe University of Limpopo, and afterconsultation with and approval by the FacultyExecutive Committee.

Duration:(a) One (1) year full time.


Disciplines:(a) Chemistry

(b) Geology © PhysicsEach of the above Masters Degree Programmes iso ered as a Research Masters' Programmeffculminating in a Dissertation relevant to thediscipline of choice.

(015) 268 2603

Admission Requirements:(a) A BSc Hons degree in the discipline in which

the student wants to do an MSc degree andpreferably with a minimum of 60% averagemark in the BSc Hons degree.

(b) On special recommendation, includingapplication of the RPL Policy and Strategy ofthe University of Limpopo, and afterconsultation with and approval by the FacultyExecutive Committee.


Duration:(a) Minimum one (1) years.(b) Maximum two (2) years.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD )

Disciplines:(a) Chemistry

(b) Geology © PhysicsEach of the above Doctoral Degree Programmes isbased on an Original Research Project culminatingin a Thesis relevant to the discipline of choice.

Admission Requirements:(a) An MSc degree in the discipline in which the

student wants to do a PhD degree andpreferably with a minimum of 60% averagemark in the MSc degree.

(b) On special recommendation, includingapplication of the RPL Policy and Strategy ofthe University of Limpopo, and afterconsultation with and approval by the FacultyExecutive Committee.


Duration:(a) Minimum period of two (2) years.(b) Maximum period of four (4) years.

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