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Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
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Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
The Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy is a full research doctoral qualification at NQF level 10 (360 credits, SAQA ID 111054) in which graduates apply highly specialised knowledge and skills to advance the discipline. It supplies South Africa and other countries with specialists and intellectual leaders in astronomy.
Faculty: College of Science, Engineering and Technology | Study mode: distance | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Original research culminating in a thesis that makes a significant contribution at the frontiers of the field; coursework may be required as preparation but does not count towards the credit value.
An appropriate master's degree in Astronomy with an average of 60% or an equivalent with an average of 60%. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA. Applicants must first contact the relevant academic department and potential supervisor; acceptance depends on viability of the research and supervisory capacity, with a competitive selection procedure. Academic English: TOEFL minimum 88 (internet-based) or 570 (paper-based), or prior degrees at a university where English is the main language of instruction. Residency applies for applicants doing laboratory work. A detailed research outline is required. RPL route: at least 40 years old with at least five years' relevant work and research experience.
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.
Offers are made for a specific registration period, for example semester 1; applicants must register for the semester for which they were granted admission or re-apply in the next application period.
Applications for master's and doctoral qualifications are open from 1 September to 20 November 2026; selection degrees and some other qualifications have different application periods.
The non-refundable online application fee is R160. International applicants with foreign qualifications may apply without a SAQA evaluation certificate but must submit it by 15 December 2027 if accepted for 2027.
Apply through the official page: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
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