Master of Science in Nature Conservation at University of South Africa

Entry requirements

A Postgraduate Diploma in Nature Conservation at UNISA, a cognate Bachelor of Technology (as offered prior to the implementation of the current HEQF), or an equivalent BSc Honours Degree with an average of at least 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of an equivalent qualification and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module at NQF level 8 for non-degree purposes (NDP) before he/she will be allowed to register for the dissertation. Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 35 years old; and have at least five years' relevant work and research experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl All students with foreign qualifications, including those with qualifications from African countries, must have their qualifications evaluated at SAQA. (www.saqa.org.za) In addition to the above requirements, all applicants must submit a transcript or an academic record, an updated CV as well as a 5-page research concept document within the scope of the research group. Students will be accepted on the following criteria: Suitability and viability of the intended research, adequate supervisory capacity and research expertise in the discipline or department. An approved selection procedure which is in line with Unisa's policies on equality and diversity in the discipline or department will be implemented. Students who are awaiting Honours examination results must still submit applications by the due date. Applications will be considered once results become available.