1. The following Higher Degrees may be awarded by the University
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Psychology (DPsych)
Master of Education (Research) [MEd(Res)]
Master of Exercise Science (Research) [MExSc(Res)]
Master of Midwifery (Research) [MMidw(Res)]
Master of Nursing (Research) [MN(Res)]
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Master of Theology (Research) [MTH(Res)]
2. Conditions for the Award of Research and Professional Doctorate Degrees
The conditions for the award of the following degrees shall be determined by the Academic Board on the advice of the URC and the Boards of the Faculties indicated:
URC in consultation with all Faculties of the University
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Philosophy
PROFESSIONAL Degrees
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Doctor of Psychology
Faculty of Education
Doctor of Education
Master of Education (Research)
Faculty of Health Sciences
Master of Exercise Science (Research)
Master of Midwifery (Research)
Master of Nursing (Research)
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
Master of Theology (Research)
3. Duration of Candidature
The requirements for the award of a research degree shall be met within the period indicated:
Research Degree |
Full-Time |
Part-Time |
PhD |
Four years |
Eight years |
DPsych |
Three years |
Six years |
EdD |
Four years |
Eight years |
MEd(Res) |
Two years |
Four years |
MExSc(Res) |
Two years |
Four years |
MMidw(Res) |
Two years |
Four years |
MN(Res) |
Two years |
Four years |
MPhil |
Two years |
Four years |
MTh (Res) |
One year |
Two years |
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2017-06-28
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