Training for Licencees Presenters : Doctor Makwela & Elmarie de Beer

Application phase Applying for 1 st time at Unisa for formal qualifications 2011 Application dates Coursework masters: 6 Dec 2010 – 31 Jan 2011 Research masters : All year 2012 Application dates Opens approx : 19 July 2011 – 30 September 2011 Student number – you may request student advisor to Registration form Fees – R100 (on-line) or post/fax R150

REGISTRATION PHASE masters and doctoral degrees brochure Selection degrees – closing dates are in the masters and doctoral brochure Once student is accepted only then will student be registered (registration phase) Cannot apply to register on-line at this stage Process Takes 6 – 8 Weeks (foreign applications may take longer)

REGISTRATION DATES Research Master’s and Doctoral degrees (1st time applications) 1 July March 2011 Structured master’s degree (1st time applications) 29 November March 2011 Reregistration for Master’s and doctoral degrees 29 November March 2011 Honours and Master’s students who write examinations in Jan/Feb 2010 and whose subsequent registration is dependent on such results 29 November March 2011 NB! SELECTION DEGREES HAVE DIFFERENT DATES e.g Clinical Psychology, Masters Public Health(MPH)etc. Refer to the Masters and Doctoral brochure

D DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS o Signed preprinted registration form (by student) with Licencee stamp Nb! No blank forms to be provided to students! o Academic records for all completed and uncompleted qualifications certified by Licencee o Original sworn translation of complete academic records if the records are not in English o Certified copy of Identity document/Passport/Birth certificate o Certified copy of marriage certificate or divorce decree ( if applicable) o Copy of master’s dissertation if are applying for admission to the studies for the doctoral degree (hard copy/cd) – may not be ed! o Refer to the course information in the my masters and doctoral degrees brochure for any additional documents required e.g. CV, 3 years working experience NB! APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TAKES 6 – 8 WEEKS

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR REREGISTRATION Submit the following before relevant closing dates Signed Registration form Fees

REGISTRATION FORM Completed and signed by student Student’s own postal and address LICENSEE STAMP

ACADEMIC RECORDS Copies of the original transcript of academic record for all qualifications, whether completed or partially completed – certified by the Licencee Must reflect all courses and marks/percentages obtained Must indicate that the qualification has been completed Also submit key of grading system If not in English, an original translation by a sworn translator must be submitted with the academic records

M & D ADMISSION PROCESS (1) Admission process starts with application being received at Unisa’s Postgraduate Qualification Section (M&D) (2) The application for admission is assessed and where applicable the application is referred to the relevant College to take a decision on the academic acceptability (3) Academic Department evaluates and makes a recommendation (4) Executive Dean approves recommendation from the Academic Department (5) If approved Licencee and student will be informed of the outcome of his application. (6) Student will be registered on confirmation from Licencee that fees have been paid

GENERAL INFORMATION web address: Registration2011_Masters_Doctoral.pdf Registration2011_Masters_Doctoral.pdf Qualifications Admission Requirements Additional information Cancellations/deferments Concurrent registration for non-degree purposes NB! Use address NOT

Thank you! Nb! Please collect your advisor’s information after the session