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Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science at University of South Africa

University of South Africa, South Africa

Programme overview

The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to undertake advanced reflection and development by means of a systematic review of current thinking, practice and research methods in the area of Library and Information Science. It also presents graduates from other disciplines with an opportunity to obtain a postgraduate specialised qualification in Library and Information Science. (NQF level 8, 120 credits, qualification code 90003.)

Duration: Maximum time to complete: 3 years  |  Study mode: distance  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Minimum Academic score (AS) 60. An appropriate NQF 7 qualification from an accredited provider of higher education. A minimum of 60% for the major(s), or for a selected number of NQF 7 modules in the qualification.

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 honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas for 2027 are open from 17 August to 9 October 2026.

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.

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