University of KwaZulu-Natal – UKZN List of Courses and Programmes Offered PDF Download

• Agricultural, PMB
• Chemical, Howard College
• Civil, Howard College
• Computer, Howard College
• Electrical, Howard College
• Electronic, Howard College
• Mechanical, Howard College
• Property Development, Howard College

Master of Science in Engineering A Master of Science in Engineering by research can be undertaken in the various programmes in Engineering as follows:

• Agricultural, PMB
• Chemical, Howard College
• Civil, Howard College
• Computer, Howard College
• Electrical, Howard College
• Electronic, Howard College
• Mechanical, Howard College

A Master of Science in Engineering by coursework can be undertaken in the various programmes in Engineering as follows:

• Construction Management, Howard College
• Quantity Surveying, Howard College
• Land Surveying, Howard College

QUALIFICATIONS IN SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

• Applied Mathematics
• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Biometry
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Crop Science
• Ecological Sciences (General Stream)
• Ecological Sciences (Rangeland and Wildlife Conservation Stream)
• Entomology
• Environmental Science
• Geography and Environmental Management
• Genetics
• Horticultural Science
• Hydrology
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Physics
• Plant Pathology
• Soil Science
• Statistics
• Zoology

Bachelor of Agriculture Honours

• Bachelor of Agricultural Management Honours

Postgraduate Diplomas

• Postgraduate Diploma (Community Nutrition)
• Postgraduate Diploma (Dietetics)
• Postgraduate Diploma (Food Security)

Master of Science

• Applied Mathematics
• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Biometry
• Botany
• Chemical Technology
• Chemistry
• Computational Physics
• Computer Science
• Ecology
• Entomology
• Ethnobotany
• Food Security
• Genetics
• Geography
• Grassland Science
• Hydrology
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
• Physics
• Plant Molecular Biology and Physiology
• Plant Pathology
• Soil Science
• Statistics
• Wildlife Science
• Zoology

Master of Science in Agriculture

• Agribusiness
• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Production
• Agricultural and Environmental Instrumentation
• Agrometeorology
• Animal Science
• Community Resources
• Consumer Studies
• Crop Science
• Cultivated Pastures
• Environmental Science
• Food Processing
• Food Science
• Grassland Science
• Horticultural Science
• Plant Breeding
• Plant Pathology
• Poultry Science

Master of Agricultural Management Master of Agriculture

• Food Security
• Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management

Master of Science (Biological Systems) Master of Science in Dietetics Master of Science in Human Nutrition  Doctor of Philosophy Includes all disciplines listed in various Masters above.

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

• Applied Mathematics
• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Cellular Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Ecological Sciences
• Environmental Science
• Geography and Environmental Management
• Geology
• Marine Biology
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Physics
• Statistics

Master of Science By dissertation:

• Applied Mathematics
• Biology
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Environmental Science
• Financial Management
• Geography
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Physics
• Statistics

By coursework: Master of Marine and Coastal Management (by coursework) Doctor of Philosophy By dissertation:

• Applied Mathematics
• Biology
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Environmental Science
• Financial Management
• Geography
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Physics
• Statistics

PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Audiology

• Master of Communication Pathology (Audiology) (Coursework and Research)
• Doctor of Philosophy

Department of Occupational Therapy

• Master of Hand Rehabilitation (Coursework)
• Master of Occupational Therapy (Research)
• Master of Philosophy in Group Therapy (Coursework)
• Doctor of Philosophy

Department of Speech-Language Pathology

• Master of Communication Pathology (Speech-Language Pathology)

(Coursework and Research)

• Doctor of Philosophy

Multi-department postgraduate programmes and qualifications

• Masters of Philosophy (Therapeutic Group Work)

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Master of Pharmacy
• Master of Medical Science (Pharmaceutics) (Research)
• Master of Medical Science (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
• Online Masters in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice/Pharmacoeconomics)
• Master of Medical Science (Pharmacology)
• Doctor of Philosophy

Multi-department postgraduate programmes and qualifications

• Online Masters in Health Sciences

Department of Physiotherapy

• Master of Physiotherapy (Coursework and Research)
• Doctor of Philosophy

Department of Sport Science, Biokinetics and Excercise Science

• Bachelor of Sport Science Honours-Biokinetics
• Bachelor of Sport Science Honours-Exercise Science
• Bachelor of Sport Science Honours-Leisure Studies.
• Master of Sport Science-Biokinetics (Coursework)
• Master of Sport Science-Exercise Science (Coursework)
• Master of Sport Science (Research)
• Doctor of Philosophy

Department of Optometry

• Master of Optometry (Research)
• Doctor of Philosophy

SCHOOL OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES

Department of Clinical Anatomy

• Bachelor of Medical Science Honours-Anatomy
• Master of Medical Science-Medical Biochemistry (Research)
• Doctor of Philosophy

Department of Human Physiology

• Bachelor of Medical Science Honours Physiology
• Master of Medical Science Physiology (Research)
• Master of Medical Science in Sports Medicine (Coursework)
• Doctor of Philosophy

Department of Medical Biochemistry

• Bachelor of Medical Science Honours
• Medical Biochemistry
• Master of Medical Science Medical Biochemistry (Research)
• Doctor of Philosophy

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH

• Bachelor on Nursing Honours
• Master of Nursing-Advanced Midwifery and Women’s and Child Health (Coursework and Research)
• Master of Nursing – Critical Care and Trauma (Coursework and Research)
• Master of Nursing – Community Health (Coursework and Research)
• Master of Nursing – Nursing Education (Coursework and Research)
• Master of Nursing – Gerontology (Coursework and Research)
• Master of Nursing – Health Service Administration (Coursework and Research)
• Master of Nursing – Psychiatric/Mental Health (Coursework and Research)
• Master of Nursing – Nursing Research (Coursework and Research)
• Doctor of Philosophy

SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

• Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (BMedScHons) (Medical Microbiology and Infection Control)
• Master of Medical Science (MMedSc) – Research (all disciplines)
• Master of Medical Science in Clinical HIV/AIDS Management
• Master of Medical Science in Medical Informatics
• Master of Medical Science Telemedicine
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Medicine in
  • Anaesthetics
  • Anatomical Pathology
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Cardiology
  • Chemical Pathology
  • Dermatology
  • Family Medicine
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Haematology
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Paediatrics and Child Health
  • Paediatric Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Radiology
  • Radiotherapy and Oncology
  • Surgery
  • Urology
  • Virology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Postgraduate Diplomas in:
  • Clinical HIV/AIDS Management
  • Forensic Health Care
  • Medical Informatics
  • Telemedicine
  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health

PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES OFFERED DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Bachelor of Education Honours and Master of Education Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is offered in the following specialisations:

• Further Education and Training (FET)
• Senior Phase of General Education and FET
• Senior Phase of General Education and Training
• Foundation Phase

The Bachelor of Education Honours (BEd Hons) is offered in the following specialisations:

• Adult Education
• Curriculum Studies
• Education Leadership, Management and Policy
• Educational Psychology
• Education and Development
• Gender Education
• History Education
• Language and Media Studies
• School Guidance and Counseling
• Science and Mathematics Education
• Social Justice Education
• Social Science Education
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Technology Education

Master of Education (MEd) is offered in the following specialisations:

• Adult Education
• Curriculum Studies
• Education Leadership, Management and Policy
• Educational Psychology
• Education and Development
• Gender Education
• History Education
• Higher Education
• Language and Media Studies
• Mathematics Education

• Science Education
• Social Justice Education
• Social Science Education
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Technology Education

SCHOOL OF APPLIED HUMAN SCIENCES

Honours, Masters, Ph D and Postdoctoral Study offered in:

• Childcare and Protection, Howard College
• Criminology, Howard College
• Culture, Communication and Media Studies, Howard College
• Health Promotion, Howard College
• Psychology, Clinical, Counselling, Educational (Pmb only)
• Research and Industrial Howard College, PMB
• Social Work, Howard College

SCHOOL OF ARTS

Honours, Masters, Ph D and Postdoctoral Study offered in:

• Afrikaans en Nederlands, Howard College, PMB
• Art History, PMB
• Drama and Performance Studies, Howard College PMB
• Digital Media, PMB
• Educational Linguistics, PMB
• English Studies (incl. Southern African Literature), Howard College, PMB
• Visual Arts, PMB
• French, Howard College, PMB
• German, Howard College
• isiZulu (mother-tongue and non-mother-tongue), Howard College, PMB
• Linguistics, Howard College
• Media and Cultural Studies, Howard College, PMB
• Music, Howard College
• Translation Studies, Howard College

SCHOOL OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES HONOURS, MASTERS, PH D AND POSTDOCTORAL STUDY OFFERED IN:

• Architecture, Howard College
• Community Development, Howard College
• Development Studies, Howard College
• Housing, Howard College
• Population Studies, Howard College
• Town and Regional Planning, Howard College
• Urban and Regional Planning: Development Planning, Environment and Planning, Howard College

SCHOOL OF RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY AND CLASSICS

Honours, Masters, Ph D and Postdoctoral Study offered in:

• African Christianity, PMB
• African Theology, PMB
• Biblical Studies, PMB
• Catholic Theology, PMB
• Christian Spirituality, PMB
• Classics, (Greek, Latin, Classical Civilisation), Howard College, PMB
• Cognitive Science, Howard College, PMB
• Comparative and Applied Ethics, PMB
• Gender and Religion, PMB
• Ethics, PMB
• History of Christianity, PMB
• Historical and Modern Theologies, PMB
• Industrial Mission, PMB
• Ministerial Studies, PMB
• Philosophy, Howard College, PMB
• Religion and Social Transformation, Howard College
• Religious Studies, Howard College, PMB
• Religion Education, Howard College
• Systematic Theology, PMB
• Theology and Development, PMB
• Theology, PMB

Honours, Masters, Ph D and Postdoctoral Study offered in:

• Anthropology, Howard College, PMB
• Computer Science, PMB
• Cultural and Heritage Tourism, Howard College
• Conflict, Transformation and Peace Studies, Howard College, PMB
• Economic History and Development Studies, Howard College
• Ethics Studies, PMB
• Gender Studies, Howard College, PMB
• Global Studies, Howard College
• Government, Business and Ethics, PMB
• History, Howard College, PMB
• Industrial, Organisational and Labour Studies, Howard College
• Information Studies, PMB
• Information Systems and Technology, PMB
• Philosophy, Howard College, PMB
• Policy and Development Studies, PMB
• Political Science, Howard College, PMB
• Politics, Philosophy, Economics, Howard College
• Public Policy, Howard College
• Sociology, Howard College, PMB
• Geography and Environmental Management, Howard College
• Geographical Sciences, PMB

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS IN ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE HOWARD COLLEGE

• Cultural and Heritage Tourism, Howard College (not offered in 2012)
• Drama and Performance Studies, PMB
• Fine Art, PMB
• Information Studies, PMB
• Psychology, PMB
• Records and Archival Management, PMB
• Policy and Development Studies, PMB
• Community Development, Howard College

Professional and Vocational Degrees Howard College and Pietermaritzburg: BSocSc Hons (Psychology)

HOWARD COLLEGE ONLY:

• BSocScHons, Psychology, MArch, PhD, MTRP, MHous, MScURP (DevPI),
• MScURP (EnvPI), MScURP, MDevStud, MPopStud, PhD, MSW (Welfare Policy and Development), MSW (Research), PhD, MCHPR (Child Care and Protection).

PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN THE COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP

• Doctor of Business Administration(DBA)
• Doctor of Philosophy(PhD)
• Master of Business Administration(MBA)
• Master of Commerce in Leadership Studies by Coursework and Dissertation
• Master of Commerce in Leadership Studies by Research
• Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES IN REGIONAL AND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• Master of Commerce in Leadership (with LED Specialisation) by Research
• Postgraduate Diploma in Local Economic Development

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

Accounting

• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Management Accounting
• Master Of Commerce in Financial Accounting
• Master Of Commerce(Research)
• Doctor of Philosophy

Economics

• Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics
• Master of Commerce In Economics (Coursework And Dissertation)
• Master Of Commerce(Research)
• Master of Commerce in Maritime Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy

Finance

• Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning
• Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, Banking & Investment Management
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Finance
• Master Of Commerce(Research)
• Master Of Commerce(Research)
• Doctor of Philosophy

SCHOOL OF LAW

• LLM in advanced Criminal Justice
• LLM in Business Law
• LLM in Child Care And Protection Law
• LLM in Constitutional Litigation
• LLM in Environmental Law
• LLM Labour Studies
• LLM Maritime Law
• LLM Medical Law
• LLM Taxation
• Interdisciplinary Master in Childcare and Protection (Law and Social Work)

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, IT AND GOVERNANCE

Human Resources and Labour Relations

• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• BCom (Honours) in Human Resource Management
• BCom (Honours) in Employment Relations/Industrial Relations
• MCom (Honours) in Human Resource Development
• MCom in Human Resource Management
• MCom in Industrial Relations/Employment Relations
• PhD in Human Resource Management

Information Systems and Technology

• BCom (Honours) in Information Systems & Technology
• MCom in Information Systems & Technology
• Master Of Commerce In Information Systems AND Technology (Coursework)
• PhD in Information Systems & Technology

Management and Entrepreneurship

• Postgraduate Diploma in Management
• BCom (Honours) in Small Business Development Studies
• BCom(Honours) in Management
• MCom in Entrepreneurship
• MCom in Management
• PhD in Management
• PhD in Entrepreneurship

 Marketing and Supply Chain Management

• Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and Supply Chain Management
• BCom (Honours) in Marketing Management and Supply Chain Management
• BCom (Honours) in Marketing Management
• BCom (Honours) in Supply Chain Management
• MCom in Marketing
• MCom in Supply Chain Management
• PhD in Marketing
• PhD in Supply Chain Management

 Public Governance

• B Admin (Honours) in Public Administration
• Master of Public Administration (MAdmin)
• Master of Public Administration( MPA)
• DAdmin in Administration