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Please read the notes on pages 10 to 12 before completing this application form. Incomplete or incorrect information will delay consideration of your application. A non-refundable application fee of R200 is payable by SA citizens and international applicants.
PLEASE RETURN THE COMPLETED FORM WITH APPROPRIATE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO THE STUDENT ENROLMENT CENTRE. PHOTOCOPIED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AS THE PAYMENT REFERENCE NUMBER IS UNIQUE. FAXED / EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ALL APPLICANTS are required to sign the INDEMNITY FORM on page 6.
Postgraduate Admissions (Student Enrolment Centre)
APPLICATION FOR POSTGRADUATE / FURTHER STUDY 2018 / 2019
Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House (Senate House), Braamfontein Campus East, University of the Witwatersrand, 1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
When do you wish to commence study? Year Month
Have you ever applied to and/or been registered at Wits before? Yes No
If yes, please quote student / person number
Are you a current or past staff member? Yes No If yes, please quote staff / person number
Personal Details
Citizenship Details
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Application and/or Registration Information PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS TO COMPLETE THIS FORM
Application processed by ..................................................... Date ............................................ Applied for residence Yes No
Surname/Last name
First name
Title/Prefix Mr Miss Ms Mrs Other
Middle name
Date of birth Gender (please tick ✔) Female Male
South African Identity Document no*
* See also ‘citizenship details below
Are you a South African citizen? Yes No Please note that International applicants may not register at the University without the relevant visa. See page 12 for more information.
If No, are you a South African permanent resident? Yes No
If Yes, Permit number and date obtained: Permit number Date permit obtained Year Month Date (Submit certified copies of the Permanent Residence Certificate and Permanent Residence Visa in Passport)
If not a South African resident, please state nationality
If no SA identity number, please supply Passport number
Are you a refugee? Yes No Are you an asylum seeker? Yes No
(If you are a refugee/asylum seeker, please attach a valid certified permit)
Please return the form to: Postgraduate Admissions, Student Enrolment Centre, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 4, Wits, 2050.Applications for the Faculty of Health Sciences must please be returned to: Faculty of Health Sciences, Postgraduate Office, Phillip Tobias V. Building, Cnr York and Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown, 2193.
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG
POSTGRADUATE APPLICANTS2
* Level:- School - Club - Junior Provincial - Junior National - Senior Provincial - Senior National
Name change (if applicable)
Previous last name/surname (if applicable)
Previous first name (if applicable)
Date of name change Reason for name change Year Month Date
(If degree certificates were issued in a previous name, a certified copy of the appropriate legal document is required)
General Background
Current Activities
Population Group (Required for statistical purposes) Black Coloured Indian White Chinese
Afrikaans Sepedi
English SeSotho
Chinese Setswana
French Seswati
German Sixhosa
Greek iSizulu
Ndebele Tshivenda
Italian Xitsonga
Portuguese Other (please specify)
Single
Married
Widower
Divorced
Separated
Home language Marital status(please tick ✔)(please tick ✔)
Religious affiliation (Required for accommodation and bursary purposes) (please tick ✔)
Christian Hindu Muslim Jehovah’s Witness Jewish None Other (please specify)
Blindness Partially sighted Learning disability
Cerebral palsied Paraplegic Speech impediment
Deafness Partial hearing Dyslexia
Impaired mobility Quadriplegic Other (please specify)
* Every reasonable attempt will be made to provide you with the assistance you may need as a result of your disability. You must provide the University with the necessary information about your disability status at the time of your application. If you do not, the University cannot undertake to provide assistance.
Disability / Special needs*(please tick ✔)
What has been your main activity during the current year? (eg work/study)
Sports Involvement: Please state in which sports you have participated (if any), and at what level:
Sport Level *
*YOU MUST PROVIDE THE UNIVERSITY WITH YOUR DOMICILIUM CITANDI ET EXCEUTANDI, (THE ADDRESS NOMINATED BY YOU WHERE LEGAL NOTICES MAY BE SENT) DURING THE TIME OF YOUR REGISTRATION AT THE UNIVERSITY. All formal and legal notices related to your registration, will be served at this address. It is your responsibility to notify the University of any change in address.
*Domicilium address
City Province
Country Postal code
Physical address
City Province
Country Postal code
Postal address
City Province
Country Postal code
Contact numbers
Home no. Business no.
Mobile no.
Emergency contact’s detailsInitials Surname First name
Mobile no. Relationship
Personal details
Title Initials First name
Surname
Relationship (tick relevant block): Mother Father Sibling Other (specify)
Postal address
City Province
Country Postal code
Contact numbers
Home no. Business no.
Mobile no.
Personal details
Title Initials First name
Surname
Relationship (tick relevant block): Mother Father Sibling Other (specify)
Identity no./Passport no.
Postal address
City Province
Country Postal code
Contact numbers
Home no. Business no.
Mobile no.
POSTGRADUATE APPLICANTS 3Contact Details
PLEASE INCLUDE POSTAL CODE WITH ALL ADDRESSES
Section A: Postgraduate applicant
Section B: Next-of-kin
Section C: Person liable for settlement fees
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Choice of Programme (Degree or Diploma)Choice of programme: Please supply details of proposed registration, as per example given below.Applicants may apply for a maximum of two programmes and two plans each. Description of programmes and codes appear on page 7). FT = full-time; PT = part-time
Proposed curriculum: Only for Coursework Masters and related degrees e.g. PG diploma in Engineering, MEng and MSc Eng - (www.wits.ac.za/ebe)
Programme Code FT or PT PLAN (Field of study) Year of study
eg: MScEng ER000 FT Mining
Unit/Course Name Course code
Employment Details
Please provide details: (attach separate sheet if necessary)
If you are an international applicant and currently employed in South Africa you may apply to study part-time, otherwise you will only be able to apply for full-time studies. For Masters by Dissertation / PhD studies outside South Africa, please indicate whether you intend to pursue full-time or part-time studies.
Name of Company/Employer (please provide details of different positions with same employer)
Period employed (yy/mm/dd) Job title
from to
1. Are you currently employed? Yes No How many years of full-time employment will you have completed by the end of this year?
Academic QualificationsTertiary education, including studies at Wits (begin with most recent qualification): Academic transcripts and code of conduct must be attached for all applicants except for those with Wits qualifications. You are required to disclose all tertiary registrations even if you de-registered in the course of the year.Have you been issued a Certificate of Good Conduct arising from your prior registration? Yes No If you answered NO to the above question, please contact the Registrar’s office in order to discuss this matter.
* FT = full-time PT = part-time
Degree/DiplomaFT or PT*
Dates of Registration Date of
GraduationStudent Number Institution Country of Institution
from to
(Attach separate sheet if necessary)
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Research detailsOnly for Research Masters and PhD degreesPlease contact the school to discuss your research, before lodging your application
• In which School / Discipline / Research Group do you wish to conduct your research?.........................................................................................................
• Proposed field of research..............................................................................................................................................................................................................
• Proposed title of research (max 500 characters) .........................................................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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• Proposed Wits supervisor’s name
Contact no.
Academic referencesFor Research Masters and PhD degreesPlease provide a minimum of one and maximum of three references Please note that your academic reference should not be the same person as your proposed surpervisor
Contact no.
Job title
1) Name
Contact no.
Job title
2) Name
Contact no.
Job title
3) Name
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You may complete this section ONLY IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR RESIDENCE ACCOMMODATION AND YOU ARE NOT ALREADY A WITS STUDENT.
If you are already a Wits student and you wish to apply for residence accommodation, you must apply directly to the Central Accommodation Office.
Accommodation requested - (please tick the appropriate box):
• Catered accommodation* – mixed gender CTX • Self-catering accommodation – mixed gender STC
*Catered accommodation is restricted to persons under the age of 25 years.
Please note: Postgraduate residence applications close on 31 October. Late applications will not be considered. You are NOT eligible to reside in University accommodation if you are not registered for a full curriculum or if you are a part-time or occasional student.
Residential Accommodation
Note: The University provides single quarters accommodation only. We cannot accommodate married couples or families.
LEGAL DECLARATION OF INDEMNITY AND UNDERTAKING
I, THE APPLICANT, ............................................................................................................................................................................. (name) (surname)
(1) Acknowledge that the University does not accept responsibility for damage or loss in respect of property of the applicant or in respect of property brought onto University premises by the applicant.
(2) Do hereby indemnify the University in respect of any damage caused by the applicant to University property or to the property of third parties, whether on or off the University premises, as a result of the applicant’s actions either whilst on the University premises or whilst engaged in any activity related to the University.
(3) Undertake to be bound by the rules and regulations of the University for the time being in force, including the rules and regulations of any University residence, club or society to which I may be admitted or become a member and by any requirements or conditions imposed by the University on me as a prerequisite to my registration as a student of the University in any faculty.
(4) Certify that the information provided in this form and all supporting documentation is accurate and acknowledge that furnishing any false information may result in disciplinary proceedings being taken against the applicant.
(5) Declare that I have furnished the University with all the information necessary to make an informed decision about my admission.
(6) As an applicant intending to study at Wits University, hereby give consent to Wits for collecting, using, distributing, processing and communicating my personal information for all required academic processes pertaining to my application/registration at Wits. I confirm that I have read the indemnity and undertaking and understand the contents thereof.
(7) Unconditionally undertake to pay all fees, charges and equipment surcharges payable to the University as they fall due for payment, for any period for which I am or may become a registered student or the applicant is or may become a registered student of the University.
(8) PLEASE NOTE that you as a student are personally liable for the settlement of fees. Where a third party, e.g. Your Parent/s or guardian/s, is paying for your fees, you are expected to arrange for the completion and signature by yourself and the third party of a suretyship agreement at the Fees Office. This must be done prior to the registration period.
FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS (if you are not a financial aid applicant, ignore 9 below):
(9) I understand that if I am unable or unwilling to accept the terms and conditions of the offer of a loan, the offer will be withdrawn.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SIGN BELOW
Signature of applicant:.................................................................... Date:...................................................................................
INDEMNITY AND UNDERTAKING
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG
POSTGRADUATE APPLICANTS 7
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENTBDA00 Doctor of Philosophy (Management)BCA01 Master of Management by coursework and research report in the fields of: ��Innovation Studies �Public and Development Management
�Security Public Policy Business and Executive Coaching �Strategic Marketing Social Security Policy Management and Administration �Governance and Public Leadership� Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation
BCA14 Master of Business AdministrationBCA15 Master of Management in Entrepreneurship and New Venture
CreationBCA16 Master of Management in Finance and Investment ManagementBRA06 Master of Management by dissertationBXA00 Postgraduate Diploma in Management in the fields of: ��Business Administration �Public and Development
Management� Security Public and Development Sector Monitoring and Evaluation Governance and Public Leadership �Social Security Policy Management and Administration
BXA01 Postgraduate Diploma in Business AdministrationCCA01 Master of Commerce by coursework and research report in the fields of: � Accounting �Information Systems �Finance
�Development Theory and Policy �Taxation �MarketingCCA02 Master of Commerce in the field of: EconomicsCCA11 Master of Economic ScienceCDA00 Doctor of Philosophy (Commerce)CHA00 Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in the fields of: �Information Systems Economics �Human Resources
�Marketing �Management �Business Finance �Insurance and Risk Management�
CHA16 Bachelor of Accounting Science with HonoursCHA17 Bachelor of Economic Science with HonoursCRA00 Master of Commerce by dissertationCRA01 Master of Economic Science by dissertationCXA02 Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (SAICA Chartered
Accountant Route)CXA03 Postgraduate Diploma in Specialised Accountancy
(ACCA Route)CXA04 Postgraduate Diploma in TaxationLCA02 Master of Laws by coursework and research report in the fields of: � General �Environmental Law��Labour Law Pensions
Law Corporate Law �Human Rights Advocacy and Litigation� Commercial and Business Law� International Law �Information and Communications Law� International Economic Law Tax Law
LDA02 Doctor of Philosophy (Law)LRA00 Master of Laws by disserationLXA03 Postgraduate Diploma in Law in the fields of: International Economic Law Pension Fund Law
Environmental Law �Corporate Law Labour Law �General �Commercial and Business Law �International Law� Human Rights Advocacy and Litigation Information and Communication Law��Tax Law
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTECA00 Master of Science in Engineering by coursework and research
report:���Chemical Engineering �Civil Engineering �Electrical Engineering �Mechanical Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering �Metallurgy and Materials Engineering �Mining Engineering
ECA01 Master of Engineering (Professional) by coursework only in the fields of: �Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering Metallurgy and Materials EngineeringECA02 Master of Science in Aeronautical EngineeringECA04 Master of Science in Engineering ManagementECA05 Master of Science in Mechanical EngineeringECA06 Master of Science in Industrial EngineeringECA07 Master of Science in Systems EngineeringEDA02 Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) in the fields of: � Chemical Engineering �Civil Engineering �Electrical
Engineering �Mechanical Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering��Metallurgical Engineering �Mining Engineering
ERA00 Master of Science in Engineering by dissertation: �Chemical Engineering �Civil Engineering �Electrical
Engineering �Mechanical Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering Metallurgy and Materials Engineering �Mining Engineering
ERA02 Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering (by research)ERA04 Master of Science in Engineering Management (by research)ERA05 Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (by research)ERA06 Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (by research)ERA07 Master of Science in Systems Engineering (by research)EXA00 Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in the fields of: �Chemical Engineering �Electrical Engineering
�Aeronautical Engineering �Industrial Engineering �Mechanical Engineering �Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
Masters by coursework and research report:FCA02 Master of Architecture (Professional)FCA11 Master of Science in Building in the fields of: Project Management� Property Development Planning
ManagementFCA13 Master of Urban DesignFCA16 Master of Urban Studies in the field of: Housing and Human Settlements Sustainable Energy
Efficient Cities Urban Management Urban Politics and Governance Urban Research
FC015 Master of Science in Development PlanningFDA00 Doctor of Philosophy in the fields of: ��Architecture Building �Real Estate
�Town and Regional Planning Construction Management Construction Project Management Quantity Surveying
FHA00 Bachelor of Architectural Studies with HonoursFHA04 Bachelor of Science with Honours in Urban and
Regional PlanningFH005 Bachelor of Science with Honours in Construction
ManagementFH006 Bachelor of Science with Honours in Quantity Surveying
Choice of Programme (Degree or Diploma) (page 4) Please indicate on form whether applying for a full-time or part-time programme
* not offered
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* not offered
FRA00 Master of Architecture by dissertationFRA01 Master of Science in Quantity Surveying by dissertationFRA02 Master of Science in Town and Regional Planning by
dissertationFRA03 Master of Science in Building by dissertationFXA02 Postgraduate Diploma in Property Development and
Management in the fields of: ��Facilities Management Property Development and
ManagementFX003 Postgraduate Diploma in Planning
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCESMCA07 Master of Science in Dentistry by coursework and research
report in the fields of: � Aesthetic Dentistry Community Dentistry
Cranio-Mandibular Dysfunction Implantology �Endodontics �Prosthodontics �Maxillo-Facial Radiology Oral Pathology �Oral Medicine �Maxillo-Facial Oral Surgery� Paedodontics� Digital Operative Dentistry Orthodontics
MCA08 Master of Science in Medicine by Coursework & Research report in the fields of: Bioethics and Health Law Child Health Comm Paediatrics*��Child Health Neurodevelopment* �Genetic Counselling Pharmaceutical Affairs Pharmacotherapy �Sports Science �Biokinetics Sports Medicine �Emergency Medicine
MCA11 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy by coursework and research report in the fields of: Neurological Disorders Perceptual Disorders Psychiatric Disorders
MCA12 Master of Science in PhysiotherapyMCA15 Master of Science in Nursing in the fields of: � ��Child Nursing �Infection Control Intensive Care Nursing
�Nephrology Nursing Nursing Education �Occupational Health Nursing �Oncology and Palliative Care �Trauma and Emergency Nursing
MCA16 Master of Science in Epidemiology by Coursework and research report in the fields of: � Biostatistics Biostatistics and Epidemiology Population Based Field Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology�� Implementation Science
MCA17 Master of Public Health in the fields of *(not offered in 2019): � Occupational Hygiene �Maternal and Child Health
�Rural Health��Health Systems and Policy �Social and Behaviour Change Communication
MCA18 Master of Health Sciences EducationMCA21 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of AnaesthesiaMCA22 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Anatomical PathologyMCA23 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Cardio-Thoracic SurgeryMCA24 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Chemical PathologyMCA25 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Clinical PathologyMCA26 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of DermatologyMCA27 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Diagnostic RadiologyMCA28 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Emergency MedicineMCA29 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Family MedicinceMCA30 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Forensic PathologyMCA31 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of HaematologyMCA32 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Internal MedicineMCA33 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Medical GeneticsMCA34 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Microbiology
MCA35 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Neurological SurgeryMCA36 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of NeurologyMCA37 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Nuclear MedicineMCA38 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Obstetrics and
GynaecologyMCA39 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Occupational Health
MedicineMCA40 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of OphthalmologyMCA41 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Orthopaedic SurgeryMCA42 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of OtorhinolaryngologyMCA43 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Paediatric SurgeryMCA44 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of PaediatricsMCA45 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Plastic and
Reconstructive SurgeryMCA46 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of PsychiatryMCA47 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Public Health MedicineMCA48 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of Radiation OncologyMCA49 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of SurgeryMCA50 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of UrologyMCA51 Master of Medicine in the Specialty of VirologyMC002 Master of Dentistry in the fields of: � Max-Facial and Oral Surgery��Orthodontics
Periodontics and Oral Medicine �Prosthodontics Oral Pathology��Max-Facial and Oral Radiology Community Dentistry
MC014 Master of Denistry in the Specialty of: ��Max-Facial and Oral Radiology �Max-Facial and Oral
Surgery �Oral Pathology �OrthodonticsMHA01 Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice with Honours
in the field of: �Emergency MedicineMHA00 Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in the fields of: ��Biokinetics �Physiology� Pharmacology (Biosciences
track) Pharmacology (Health Sciences track) Human Biology Medical Cell Biology �Human Genetics Molecular Medicine �Forensic Sciences �Chemical Pathology �Anatomical Pathology �Bioethics and Health Law �Clinical Microbiology and infectious Diseases
MDA00 Doctor of Philosophy in the fields of: � Anaesthesia Anatomical Pathology� Anatomical
Sciences�Chemical Pathology Clin Micro and Infect Diseases �Community Dentistry �Conservative Dentistry���Experimental Odontology Family Medicine �Forensic Medicine �Haem and Molecular Medicine Human Genetics� Immunology �Internal Medicine �Neurosurgery Nursing Obstetrics and Gynaecology Occupational Therapy �Oral Pathology Ophthalmology Oral Medicine and Periodontology Orthodontics Orthopaedic Surgery Pharmacy��Paediatrics� Pharmacology� Physiology Physiotherapy� Prosthodontics Psychiatry Diagnostic Radiology �Radiation Oncology Therapeutic Sciences Surgery� Virology Bioethics and Health Law Public Health Microbiology Biokinetics� Material Science Oral Biology Health Sciences Education Wits Reproductive and HIV Institute Nuclear Medicine Biomedical Informatics and Translational Medicine Critical Care
MRA00 Master of Science in Physiotherapy by dissertationMRA01 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy by dissertation
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* not offered*** refer to PG Guide for fields of study
MRA02 Master of Science in Nursing by dissertationMRA03 Master of Pharmacy by dissertationMRA04 Master of Science in Dentistry in the fields of: Aesthetic Dentistry �Community Dentistry
�Cranio-Mandibular Dysfunction��Implantology Endodontics Prosthodontics��Maxillo Facial Radiology �Oral Pathology��Oral Medicine��Maxillo Facial and Oral Surgery �Orthodontics �Paedodontics
MRA05 Master of Science in Medicine by dissertation in the fields of: ��Anaesthetics��Anatomical Pathology Anatomical
Sciences �Chemical Pathology �Clin Micro and Infect Diseases �Community Health �Family Medicine �Forensic Medicine �Haem and Molecular Medicine�� Human Genetics Immunology �Internal Medicine �Nursing Obstetrics and Gynaecology �Occupational Therapy �Oral Pathology �Ophthalmology Orthopaedic Surgery Pharmacy� Paediatrics Pharmacology� Physiology Psychiatry� Radiation Oncology �Therapeutic Sciences �Surgery Virology���Microbiology �Biokinetics Material Science �Oral Biology��Critical Care �Emergency Medicine �Health Science Education �Nuclear Medicine �Wits Reproductive and HIV Institute �Rural Health
MXA00 Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health in the fields of *(not offered in 2019):
� Occupational Hygiene �Maternal and Child Health �Health Systems and Policy �Social and Behavioural Change Communication �Rural Health
MXA02 Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health in the fields of *(not offered in 2019):�
� �Community Paediatrics Neurodevelopment MXA03 Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health *(not offered in 2019)MXA08 Postgraduate Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene MXA11 Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy in the fields of:
Neurological Disorders Perceptual Disorders Psychiatric Disorders
MXA12 Postgraduate Diploma in PhysiotherapyMXA13 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences EducationFACULTY OF HUMANITIESARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCESACA00 Master of Arts by coursework and research reportACA01 Master of Arts in Audiology by coursework and research reportACA02 Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology ACA03 Master of Arts in Community-based Counselling Psychology by
coursework and research reportACA05 Master of Arts in Speech Pathology by coursework and
research reportACA06 Master of Arts in Translation by coursework and research reportACA08 Master of Arts in Fine Arts by coursework and research reportACA09 Master of Arts in Heritage by coursework and research reportACA10 Master of Music by coursework and research reportACA14 Master of Arts in Occupational Social Work by coursework and
research reportACA15 Master of Arts in ICT Policy & RegulationADA02 Doctor of PhilosophyAHA00 Bachelor of Arts Honours***AHA01 Bachelor of Arts Joint Honours***AHA02 Bachelor of Arts Honors in South African Sign LanguageAHA03 Bachelor of Arts Honours in the field of Psychology (part-time)ARA00 Master of Arts by dissertationARA02 Master of Arts in Audiology by dissertation
ARA05 Master of Arts in Social Work by dissertationARA06 Master of Arts in Speech Pathology by dissertationARA07 Master of Arts in Translation by dissertationARA08 Master of Arts in Dramatic Art by dissertationARA09 Master of Arts in Fine Arts by dissertationARA10 Master of Arts in Heritage by dissertationARA11 Master of Music by dissertationAXA00 Postgraduate Diploma in ArtsAXA10 Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and InterpretingHCA01 Master of Education in Educational Psychology by coursework
and research reportEDUCATIONHDA01 Doctor of PhilosophyHCA00 Master of Education by coursework and research reportHHA00 Bachelor of Education with HonoursHRA00 Master of Education by dissertationHXA00 Postgraduate Certificate in EducationHXA01 Postgraduate Diploma in Education in the field of: �Deaf EducationHXA02 Postgraduate Certificate in Education (part-time)HXA05 Postgraduate Diploma in Higher EducationFACULTY OF SCIENCESCA00 Master of Science by coursework and research report in the fields of: ��Archealogical Heritage Management �Artificial Intelligence
Astro Physics �Computational and Applied Mathematics Computer Science Data Science �Economic Geology Data Science e-Science �Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing �Hydrogeology Interdisciplinary Global Change �Mathematics �Mathematical Sciences Mathematical Statistics �Medical Physics Physics Radiation Protection �Resource Conservation Biology Robotics
SDA00 Doctor of Philosophy in the fields of: ��Animal Plant and Environmental Sciences �Archaeology
�Chemistry Computational and Applied Mathematics �Computer Science �Geography and Environmental Studies �Geology Geophysics Palaeontology �Mathematics Molecular and Cell Biology Physics �Science Education �Statistics and Actuarial Science
SHA00 Bachelor of Science Honours �Actuarial Science �Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences Applied Bioinformatics �Archaeology Big Data Analytics �Biochemistry and Cell Biology �Chemistry Computational and Applied Mathematics �Computer Science �Genetics and Developmental Biology �Geochemistry �Geography �Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies Geology Geophysics Mathematical Sciences Mathematical Statistics Mathematics Microbiology and Biotechnology Palaeontology Palaeontology and Geology Physics Psychology
SRA00 Master of Science by dissertation in the fields of: � Actuarial Science Animal Plant and
Environmental Sciences �Archaeology Chemistry �Computational and Applied Mathematics �Computer Science �Geography and Environmental Studies��Geology� Geophysics �Mathematics Mathematical Statistics Molecular and Cell Biology Palaeontology �Physics
SXA02 Postgraduate Diploma in Scientific Studies (fields may be selected in collaboration with the Head of School)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
All enquiries for admission to the University as a postgraduate student should be directed to the Student Enrolment Centre.
There are five Faculties at the University, namely: Commerce, Law and Management, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities and Science. Applicants wanting to apply for a pure research programme must consult with the respective School before submitting the application. For further details please go to: www.wits.ac.za/faculties-and-schools/
THE ADMISSION SYSTEM
Please complete the application form (pages 1 to 6), e.g. Psychology, MBA etc.
Some faculties require additional information. It should be noted that no more than two choices of degree and/or diploma are permitted.
All forms and any additional documentation required by the University must be returned to the Student Enrolment Centre.
An applicant must pay a non-refundable application fee of R200, this can be paid via an eft, or by making a cash payment at the Fees Office Cashier Desk, Ground floor, Solomon Mahlangu House (Senate House), Braamfontein Campus East.
FACULTY OFFICES
The Faculty office is responsible for the administrative aspects of each faculty. One of the main functions of the Faculty office is to advise students, particularly with respect to the interpretation of rules and concessions in terms of the rules. In addition, the following documents may be obtained from the Faculty office:
- Certificates of registration, for financial aid, medical aid or tax purposes, etc.
- Academic record ie transcript of courses completed at the University and certificates of conduct. A student requiring a transcript of his / her academic record should complete a request form at the Faculty office, giving details of his/her registration at the University and student number. A transcript is normally available within a few days. A small fee is payable. A student who requires the Faculty office to post transcripts direct to other universities or institutions overseas is liable for the cost of postage.
- Copies of examination results, where applicable. All examination results are posted on the internet after publication. Results may not be given out over the telephone.
- Copies of rules, curricula and syllabuses.
- Certificates stating that a student has fulfilled all the requirements for a degree (prior to graduation).
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
A graduate student registered for full-time study may be eligible for a postgraduate merit award or a postgraduate financial aid package consisting of part bursary part loan.
Application for a postgraduate merit award or a postgraduate financial aid package can be lodged online at https://self-service.wits.ac.za.Other bursaries / scholarships are also available. Note that a University postgraduate merit award or postgraduate financial aid package alone is not sufficient to cover all the costs of a student’s living expenses and heads of academic schools should be approached to discuss alternative sources of funding.
Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House (Senate House), University of the Witwatersrand.
T +27 (0)11 717 1075 / 1076 www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/
FEES
An up-to-date extract from the Fees Schedule is available on the web. This will give details of the current fees payable and the dates of payment. Note that there is usually an annual increase in fees.
International students must pay their tuition and residence fees in full before registration. An estimate of the fees can be obtained prior to registration. There may also be a number of miscellaneous fees and charges payable (for example, the fee for admission to status should you be a graduate from another university).
Note, too, that if cancelling registration, a penalty may be incurred if the correct procedures are not followed.
ACCOMMODATION
Places in University accommodation are limited. Applicants over the age of 25 years are not normally accommodated in catering residences. Accommodation in self-catering residences is normally restricted to undergraduate and Honours students under the age of 35 years, and Masters and Doctoral students under the age of 40. Married quarters are not available.
Postgraduate applicants wishing to apply for accommodation in a University residence with effect from the beginning of the academic year (i.e. January/February) must submit their formal residence application on the prescribed application form by 31 October of the previous year. Unfortunately late applications cannot be accepted.
Accommodation is generally only available for the January intakes. If you require accommodation commencing at any other time during the year, please contact the Central Accommodation Office for information relating to availability.
Part-time and occasional students are not eligible for University accommodation.
The Central Accommodation Office may be contacted for information regarding alternative accommodation near the University.
T +27 (0)11 717 9172 / 9173 / 9174F +27 (0)11 339 8213E [email protected]/accommodation
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CLOSING DATES
Applications for most higher degrees by research may be lodged at any time during the year and candidature may commence before October. There are exceptions, however, and applicants are advised to check with the Student Enrolment Centre.
For coursework degrees candidates may only register in January or July in some cases. However applicants are advised to check with the Student Enrolment Centre.
For international applicants the closing date for applications may be even earlier and applicants are advised to check with the Student Enrolment Centre.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission requirements vary considerably and you are advised to consult the Student Enrolment Centre or Faculty information booklet for current requirements.
Submission of academic record
A. Wits UniversityApplicants who are or have been registered students at this University are not required to submit a copy of their Wits academic record.In the case of other applicants the following applies:
B. South African Universities* If you are or have been registered as a student at another South African university you should:• request the university concerned to send a full transcript of your
academic record to the Student Enrolment Centre;• attach certified copies of all your degree certificates to your application
form (certification may not be older than 3 months);
• send to the Student Enrolment Centre, a certificate of conduct and, where applicable, a copy of the published results for the current year as soon as the results are available in the form of an official academic record. Any such documentation must bear the stamp of the Registrar and the signature of an authorised member of staff of that university.
C. Foreign Universities*If you have been or are at present a registered student at a university or similar institution outside the Republic of South Africa, you must:
• attach certified copies of all your degree certificates to your application form and request the university or institution concerned to send a full transcript of your academic record to the Student Enrolment Centre;
• include all details of courses undertaken and the marks obtained.You are also advised that after receipt of the initial application, you may be asked to submit full details of the syllabuses of previous degrees to assist with the evaluation of the application. Documentation not in English must be accompanied by an original sworn translation, signed by a Notary Public.Academic transcripts must be original copies. Degree / diploma certificates may be original documents or copies certified by a Commissioner of Oaths. Your foreign degrees have to be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Pretoria.
SAQA contact telephone numbers are T +27 (0)12 431 5000
Helpdesk 0860 111 673 F +27 (0)12 431 5000
* In the case of both B and C above, details concerning the length of study involved must be submitted.
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For payment of the application fee use the following banking details:
Standard Bank; Braamfontein Branch; Branch Code: 004805; Account Number: 200 346 385; SWIFT code SBZAZAJJ
FOR EFT’S USE YOUR PERSON NUMBER OR SOUTH AFRICAN IDENTITY NUMBER AS A REFERENCE.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
The University has an International Students Offi ce which off ers assistance to international applicants and helps them with the procedures they need to follow.
For further information relating to part-time study, studying on block release or studying outside SA please contact the International Students Offi ce.
For further details relating to registration requirements, once you have been accepted to study, please contact the International Students Offi ce.
Contact detailsTel: +27 (0)11 717 1054 Fax: +27 (0)11 717 1059Email: [email protected] www.wits.ac.za/prospective/international
Residence accommodation is available for international students in International House as well as the Wits Junction complex situated in Parktown.
GENERAL ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED GENERAL REGULATIONS
Attention is drawn to the fact that unless the special permission of the Senate is obtained, no person may be registered as a student of this University while he/she is registered as a student of another university.
The special permission of Senate is also required to register in the same academic year for more than one degree or diploma in the same faculty. In addition, no person may register in the same academic year as a student in more than one faculty unless the written authority of the Deans concerned is obtained.
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