Master of Philosophy in Intellectual Disability (coursework and dissertation) at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

A coursework and dissertation master's programme in intellectual disability that includes experiential learning in health institutions serving persons with intellectual disability, seminars, tutorials, case studies and academic presentations. It carries 180 NQF credits at level 9.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health | Duration: Two years full-time or three years with a reduced load | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

PRY7023W MPhil Intellectual Disability Part 1 (90 credits) and PRY7024W Intellectual Disability Minor Dissertation (90 credits). Assessment includes in-course assessments, a three-hour written Part 1 examination, an oral examination and the dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates must have an approved degree in medicine, an approved master's degree in clinical psychology, or an approved professional health degree (e.g. occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech-language therapy, nursing) with approved prerequisite experience recognised by Senate as equivalent; and be registered with the HPCSA or the equivalent professional body.

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.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

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

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