MA in Politics (Research)

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General

Faculty Website:   Faculty of Humanities
Department: Department of Politics and International Relations
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name: MA in Politics (Research)
Programme Code: M7041Q

Medium of Facilitation: part-time, Full-Time
NQF Level: 9
NQF Credits: 180
SAQA: 73961

Application Start Date: 1 April 2023
Application End Date: 30 September 2023

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway

Contacts: UJ Call Centre 011 559-4555
Email: mylife@uj.ac.za

Duration of Study: 1 Year Full-Time and 2 Years Part-Time

Programme Fees


Curriculum

A student has to write a dissertation on a selected theme from either the fields of Political
Science or International Relations, giving evidence of a critical approach and research
capability.
An article ready for publication has to be submitted along with the dissertation.


Admission Requirements

An average of 65%+ at honours level.


Selection Process

Selection is based on academic credit.


More Information

https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/postgraduate/
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