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Master of Information Science at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This research master's, conferred by dissertation, trains information intermediaries in the management, retrieval, organisation, packaging and distribution of information, using information technology. It requires a relevant honours degree (e.g. Information Science specialising in Library Science, Multimedia or Publishing) or an equivalent master's degree, each with a weighted average of at least 65%, and runs over a minimum of 1 year full-time.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Focuses on using information technology to manage, retrieve and organise information, add value to and package information products, and manage information and knowledge as an organisational resource.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Information Science Honours (various specialisations) or equivalent honours degree (NQF level 8) with a weighted average of at least 65%, or a Master of Arts in Development Communication or equivalent master's degree (NQF level 9) with at least 65%.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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