Master's specialising in Criminology by dissertation at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

The Master's in Criminology by dissertation (180 credits, HEQSF level 9) is for candidates wishing to undertake advanced study of a topic related to criminology, violence, safety or justice. It develops the ability to conduct independent research using a methodology suited to the project, with monthly dissertation seminars and annual progress reviews.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: Department of Public Law (Faculty of Law) | Duration: Maximum of two years' registration | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Candidates complete a supervised dissertation of no more than 50,000 words (PBL5800W), present at least one seminar paper each year and submit work for review in the third term of the first year; re-registration depends on that review.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Humanities (Master's, rule FM3): applicants must hold an Honours degree of the Faculty or a degree from another faculty or university recognised by Senate, normally in the subject of study; unless otherwise specified a minimum average of 60% in the Honours year is required; admission is on the recommendation of the Programme Convenor and/or Head of Department. A preliminary research topic proposal (research question and problem statement) must be submitted with the application by 31 October each year; late applications may be considered. Acceptance is on the recommendation of the Head of Department based on the proposal and availability of supervision.

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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