Code | Faculty | Department |
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12254015 | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology | Department: Informatics |
Credits | Duration | NQF level |
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Minimum duration of study: 2 years | Total credits: 180 | NQF level: 09 |
This degree programme is presented in English only.
Also consult G Regulations G.30 to G.54
The curriculum is determined in consultation with the programme organiser.
A student will have to apply to the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology if he/she requires more than two years to complete the degree.
Discontinuation of studies
The Dean may, on the recommendation of the admissions committee, cancel the studies of a student who fails more than one module. A module may only be repeated once.
Deregistration of modules
Deregistration of modules is only allowed before the early deadline.
Students may register for two modules in another master’s programme with the permission of the Programme Coordinators of both degrees.
A minimum semester mark of 40% is required in order to be admitted to the final examinations in all the prescribed modules of the degree. A final mark of 50% is required to pass all coursework modules and the mini-dissertation.
The degree is conferred with distinction on students who have obtained at least 75% for the mini-dissertation and a minimum of 75% weighted average final mark for the coursework modules and completed the degree in minimum time.
Minimum credits: 90
Module content:
Research methodologies applicable to the IT field as preparation for the mini-dissertation for the A Stream students.
Minimum credits: 90
Module content:
The mini-dissertation is an individual report of independent research under the guidance of a supervisor for the A Stream students.
Please note: All A Stream students first register for MIT 840. As soon as a supervisor has been assigned the student will be moved to the assigned module of the corresponding department. Informatics students will remain registered for MIT 840.
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