Master of Arts (Development Studies) at Nelson Mandela University

Entry requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A cognate honours degree, postgraduate diploma, 480-credit bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification at NQF Exit Level 8, with all major modules passed with at least 60% or attained at an equivalent grade and level. Included in the above will be a level-appropriate externally-examined and/or moderated research project, mini-dissertation or treatise of at least 8,000 - 10,000 words and a module in research methods/ methodology, each passed with at least 60% or attained at an equivalent grade and level. Candidates considered for admission on the strength of a qualification that does not include a module in research methods/methodology and a research project, mini-dissertation or treatise of at least 8,000 - 10,000 words will be required to complete and pass such additional modules at the appropriate level, each with at least 60% prior to acceptance for registration for the master’s degree. Students in possession of a cognate Bachelor of Technology degree (BTech) may be admitted with the understanding that additional requirements as a condition for admission may be recommended by the HOD for approval by the RTIC of the relevant School within the Faculty. Such additional requirements may include, but are not limited to, the following: Register for and pass, with at least 60% or attain at an equivalent grade, an additional module or modules at the appropriate level; Obtain a further 120-credit qualification at the appropriate level (e.g. a cognate postgraduate diploma or an honours degree); Submit and orally defend a draft research proposal.