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Master of Philosophy in Population Studies at University of the Western Cape

University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Philosophy in Population Studies (programme code 3921) is a postgraduate degree in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, offered full-time or part-time.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Study is by thesis or mini-thesis in Population Studies or Statistics, with an Industry Research Project (STA839) available.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate applicants submit a certified ID or passport, official transcripts and degree certificates, a CV, a motivation letter and a research intention; international applicants also need a SAQA evaluation certificate.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://student.uwc.ac.za/

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