MPhil in Social Policy and Development (Coursework)
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Faculty Website: Faculty of Humanities
Department: Department of Development Studies
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name: MPhil in Social Policy and Development (Coursework)
Programme Code: M7068Q
Medium of Facilitation: part-time, Full-Time
NQF Level: 9
NQF Credits: 180
SAQA: 101566
Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
Application End Date: 30 November 2025
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
Purpose
The MPhil in Social Policy and Development is an interdisciplinary Masters coursework and research programme that is intended to build your knowledge and practice capacity in developing and analysing social policies and interventions intended to address social development challenges at the national, community and household level in South Africa and the Southern African region. The course will also have applicability to other development contexts.
Admission Requirements
Honours or four year degree in related field, which should have been obtained with a minimum average of 70%.
Selection Process
Selection is based on academic credit.
More Information
https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/postgraduate/
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