Master of Human Movement Science at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

This research Master’s programme allows for the advancement of research skills and its application to a specific field in the study of Human Movement Science, thereby contributing to the body of knowledge. It allows for evidence-based development of the profession in addition to the preparation of postgraduate students to pursue doctoral research studies. The qualifying candidate will be able to conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen field and contribute to knowledge production in that field.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Duration: 1 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The published curriculum is an NQF Level 9 qualification of 180 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Biokineticist, Sports Manager, Sports Scientist, Recreation and Sport Manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Candidates must contact the Head of Department before applying for admission. Candidates must hold an Honours or a four-year professional Bachelor’s degree having obtained an average of at least 60% for such a degree, or another qualification deemed to be equivalent thereto. Candidates must have obtained a mark of at least 60% in the undergraduate fourth year majors pertaining to the field of study for the degree and research related modules.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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