STEM
University of Cape Town, South Africa
A Master's specialisation (plan SM009 MAM06) offered by coursework and minor dissertation, with a 120 NQF credit coursework component followed by a 60 NQF credit dissertation.
Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
120 NQF credits of coursework followed by a 60-credit minor dissertation at HEQSF level 9. Where a course is offered at both Honours and Master's level, students register for the version matching their current qualification level.
Applicants must be an Honours graduate in the Faculty of Science, or a graduate of another faculty or university holding a degree recognised by Senate as equivalent to a Science Honours degree, or demonstrate equivalent attainment through examination, publication or appropriate training. Candidates approach a supervisor in the department before acceptance by the Dean.
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
STEM
University of Cape Town, South Africa
STEM
University of Cape Town, South Africa
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