S.L. 327.328 Art. 8Requirements for admission to Postgraduate Courses.

(1) To be considered for admission to Postgraduate

Courses in terms of these regulations, applicants must be in possession of a first cycle degree obtained from this University, or from any other university approved by Senate for this purpose, as indicated in these regulations and must satisfy any special course requirements indicated in the bye-laws for the Postgraduate Course.

(2) Admission to Master’s courses is through possession of a first cycle Honours degree classified at least at Second Class in an area of study relevant to the studies to be pursued in the Master’s course. Bye-laws may provide for the admission of applicants with a Third Class Honours degree if they are also in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle degree.

(3) (i) Admission to Professional Master's courses is through possession of a first cycle Honours degree classified at least at Second Class in an area of study relevant to the studies to be pursued in the Professional Master's course. Bye-laws may provide for the admission of applicants with a Third Class Honours degree if they present a portfolio or other documentary evidence recording the applicant’s relevant experience.

(ii) In the case of Professional Master’s courses offered in terms of regulation 7(1)(b)(ii), applicants must be in possession of a first cycle degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours or Category II.

(4) Admission to Conversion Master’s courses is through possession of a first cycle degree classified at least at Second Class Honours or Category II.

(5) Applicants shall be accepted to register on courses with a major research component if their dissertation proposal falls within the research interests of the department and the department has the necessary resources to provide adequate supervision.