Master of Arts in Development and Management with e-Science at North-West University

Programme overview

Master of Arts in Development and Management with e-Science is an NQF level 9 master's degree in the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, offered full-time on the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses. Qualification code: 1EW P06 L801M/P/V. The MA in e-Science programme aims to train postgraduate students in the use of statistical methods to conduct data-driven research in the social sciences and humanities.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Duration: 1-3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Data Privacy and Ethics, (WITS).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Have obtained an Honours, or a four-year qualification at NQF level 8, with an average mark of 65% in the relevant major. Alternatively, applicants must have the status of such a qualification granted on request by the Senate by attaining a level of competence which, in the opinion of the Senate, on the recommendation of the Faculty, is adequate for the purpose of admission as a candidate for the degree. An applicant for registration must give evidence of his/her attainments and education and complete such preliminary work as Senate may require, and must satisfy Senate as to the suitability of his/her subject. An evaluation certificate as issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) must be submitted if a previous qualification was obtained in a foreign country.

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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