Master of Arts in Development and Management with Transdisciplinary Water Studies at North-West University

Programme overview

Master of Arts in Development and Management with Transdisciplinary Water Studies is an NQF level 9 master's degree in the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, offered part-time on the Vanderbijlpark campus. Qualification code: 1EW P01 L801V. The knowledge acquired from this Programme, will equip students with an advanced level of management skills for their respective professions so that the complex South African social environment can be effectively managed.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Duration: 1-3 years full-time; 2-4 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Sustainable Development: Theoretical Orientation, Transdisciplinary Research Methodology, Public Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree (equivalent qualification) in Public Management and Governance obtained with an average of 65%. The number of students admitted will depend upon the available capacity and compliance with the minimum requirements does not automatically imply admission. In the case where the programme is not yet filled to capacity, and an applicant does not meet the requirement of 65%, but has obtained the degree with an average of 60 64%, an application for consideration to be admitted to this programme could be submitted to the relevant School/Research Director. The application should include a complete academic record and a 1- page motivation that explains why the application should be considered. School/Entity directors of programmes that are filled to capacity will not consider any applications below 65%.

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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