General Admission Regulations:

Refer to the UP Institutional Admissions Policy as well as the General Academic Regulations and Student Rules ( Go to https://www.up.ac.za/yearbooks/home and click on General Rules and Regulations, then on General Academic Regulations and Student Rules)

1.  All applications must be accompanied by the following documents: 
   1. Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level; 
   2. Certified copy of ID or passport; 
   3. A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees): A description of the proposed research field indicating a research topic and the broad scope of the proposed study, not exceeding 500 words.
2.  All applicants with international qualifications must submit the following documents, subject to provision number 9: 
   1. A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report
   2. *TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable) 
   3. Certified copy of passport.
3. All postgraduate applications are subject to departmental admissions processes. 
4. Admissions is based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit and prior work experience (if applicable). 
5. Admission to all qualifications is subject to supervisory capacity and/or research projects in the field of specialisation in a department, therefore the relevant department has the right to limit the number of students per year. 
6. Complying with the minimum admissions requirements, does not automatically guarantee admission to the degree. 
7. Proposed research studies for masters and doctoral applicants should align with the research focus of the relevant department. 
8. If a qualifying candidate has expressed an interest in a field of study that the relevant department cannot  accommodate, the applicant may be considered for an alternative project. 
9. All postgraduate applicants must be proficient in English as English is the official language of tuition, communication and correspondence at the University of Pretoria. Candidates who cannot provide evidence that previous studies were completed in English, must submit TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results with their application. 
10. All applicants must be computer literate.
11. All students need to have access to an internet enabled device, as well as consistent email and internet access.
12. Allowance will be made for the diversity profile of students in accordance with the University strategy.

Minimum Admissions Requirements:

1. Relevant honours degree
   or 
   Relevant postgraduate diploma (PGDip)
2. A cumulative weighted average of at least 60% for the honours degree or postgraduate diploma

1. Interested candidates are required to do the following:
   • Submit an application on www.up.ac.za/apply
   • After submission of an online application, the following documents must be submitted to the programme administrator:
     • a motivation for applying (no more than 500 words)
     • a resume (no more than 2 pages)
     • a short video recorded on a mobile device (no more than 2 minutes) in which the candidate explains their motivation for applying
     • proof that the candidate has been employed for five years or more in a relevant field
2. All interested candidates who submitted complete applications will be evaluated. All candidates who conform to the minimum admission requirements and who submitted all the required documents, will be required to complete an online course before 30 November 2024. Logistics will be communicated directly to provisionally selected candidates
3. The final selection will be made from candidates who have completed the course
4. Due to a competitive selection process, successful completion of step 1 does not guarantee final selection

Enquiries about this programme: Please send an email to [email protected]

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic, financial and management education, as well as research and community engagement within the national, African and global context. Our mission is to advance relevant knowledge and develop employable, innovative and diverse graduates to co-create value for society.