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Postgraduate Diploma in Population and Policy Analysis at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Population and Policy Analysis is an NQF level 8 postgraduate diploma in the School of Social Sciences of the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, offered full-time on the Mahikeng campus. Qualification code: 1EJ D01 L501M.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time/distance  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Statistics, Understanding Population, Social Research Methods, Population Policies and Programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the general rules governing Postgraduate Diplomas outlined in HUM.21, and the general admission requirements set out in the A-Rules, the following specific requirements apply to this programme a) Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Population and Policy Analysis programme is open to approved students with a Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma in Demography and Population Studies.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time/distance

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

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