Masters Conflict, Transformation and Peace Studies at University of KwaZulu-Natal

Programme overview

The Masters in Conflict, Transformation and Peace Studies is a postgraduate qualification offered at UKZN's Howard College and Pietermaritzburg campuses within the School of Social Sciences. Masters is an NQF level 9 qualification.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences (College of Humanities) | Duration: Minimum of two consecutive semesters full-time or four part-time | Intake: Coursework Masters closing dates: Semester 1 intake 31 October; Semester 2 intake 30 April. Research Masters have no closing date; Semester 2 intake to be confirmed with the School | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Masters degrees comprise a coursework module and a dissertation; the dissertation normally carries 33-50% of the degree credit value for coursework Masters. Research Masters are completed by thesis under supervision.

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Entry requirements

Masters entry (UKZN postgraduate guide, general rule): a relevant prerequisite degree, or admission to the status of that degree under Rule GR7; a School/College may prescribe further criteria.

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.

Coursework masters: Semester 1 and Semester 2 intakes; Semester 2 intake to be confirmed with the School. Research masters and doctoral studies can be started with no closing date, subject to School approval.

Coursework masters: Semester 1 applications close 31 October; Semester 2 close 30 April. Research masters: no closing date.

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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