Honours Development Studies at University of KwaZulu-Natal

Programme overview

Honours programme in Development Studies offered by the School of Built Environment and Development Studies at UKZN, Howard College campus. It is an NQF level 8 qualification that includes a prescribed research project accounting for at least 25% of the degree credits.

Faculty: College of Humanities | Department: School of Built Environment and Development Studies (Howard College) | Duration: Minimum of two consecutive semesters | Intake: Semester 1 (closing date 30 September) and Semester 2 (closing date 30 April), College of Humanities | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Honours modules in the discipline plus a compulsory research project of at least 25% of the credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours/postgraduate diploma entry (UKZN postgraduate guide, general rule): an appropriate Bachelor's degree, or admission to the status of that degree under Rule GR7; a School/College may prescribe further criteria.

International applicants: ZAR 18,300 a year (2027). Full-time, students from outside SADC and Africa; applies to all postgraduate diplomas, Honours and coursework Masters; inclusive of international levy. Part-time is US$9,150 per annum. Source

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.

Postgraduate diplomas and certificates: Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 intakes.

Postgraduate diploma/certificate and honours: Semester 1 applications close 30 September; Semester 2 applications close 30 April.

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open. UKZN application fees: South African applicants R210 on time and R420 late; SADC and rest of Africa R490; outside Africa $153. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid with reference APPN followed by the student number.

Apply through the official page: https://erpweb.ukzn.ac.za/pls/ukznint/gen.gw1pkg.gw1view

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