PhD Financial Management Sciences

PhD Financial Management Sciences Programme Information All postgraduate programmes are not offered every year. Please consult the relevant faculty concerning the presentation of this programme. The PhD degree is conferred by virtue of a thesis. The head of department reserves the right to prescribe any additional modules/seminars for a candidate. A candidate must also pass … Read more

What causes appendix pain in a woman?

In women, appendix pain is primarily caused by inflammation and irritation of the appendix, a condition known as appendicitis. The most common cause of appendicitis is the obstruction of the appendix, leading to bacterial overgrowth, infection, and subsequent inflammation. The obstruction of the appendix can occur due to various factors, including: When the appendix becomes … Read more

BScHons Applied Science Transportation Planning

  BScHons Applied Science Transportation Planning Programme Information The BScHons (Applied Science) degree is conferred by the following academic departments: Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering Mining Engineering Any specific module is offered on the condition that a minimum number of students are registered … Read more

University of Pretoria Postgraduate Applications

UP Postgraduate Applications Deadlines for MSc and PhD applications: dependent on study supervisor Deadlines for Honours applications: 30 September Deadlines for all international applications: 31 August Ensure to follow the steps below when applying for masters or doctoral studies in the Department of Geology.  This will ensure that the department is aware of your application … Read more

PhD Taxation

PhD Taxation Programme Information The PhD with the option in Taxation is a research degree, requiring the completion of supervised as well as independent research resulting in a thesis. All postgraduate programmes are not offered every year. Please consult the relevant faculty concerning the presentation of this programme. Admission Requirements Relevant master’s degree with an … Read more

Is autism a form of disability?

Yes, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is considered a developmental disability. It is characterized by differences in social communication and behavior, and these differences can affect a person’s daily functioning and quality of life. The impact of ASD can vary widely among individuals, from mild to severe, and the term “spectrum” reflects this range of abilities … Read more

MEng Electrical Engineering

  MEng Electrical Engineering Programme Information Unless the Dean, on recommendation of the relevant head of department, decides otherwise, the master’s degree is conferred on the basis of examinations of coursework and a mini-dissertation or a dissertation (including an examination on the dissertation). A minimum of 128 credits is required to obtain the MEng degree. … Read more

More than an oppressor’s language: reclaiming the hidden history of Afrikaans

Back More than an oppressor’s language: reclaiming the hidden history of Afrikaans 12 May The language of Afrikaans remains a contested issue in South Africa. The controversy over the medium of instruction at traditionally Afrikaans universities such as Stellenbosch has brought this to the fore again. Should it be in Afrikaans, English, a combination, or a hybrid … Read more