Master's & doctoral qualifications: exceptions
The master's and doctoral qualifications listed on this page will remain open outside of the normal master's & doctoral application period. Please take special note of the application closing date under which each qualification is listed.
Applications for the following master's and doctoral qualifications for the 2027 academic year will remain open until 30 November 2026.
College of Accounting Sciences
Qualification code
|
Stream
|
Qualification
|
| Master's degrees |
| 98656 |
AUE |
Master of Accounting Sciences |
| 98656 |
FAC |
Master of Accounting Sciences |
| 98656 |
GOV |
Master of Accounting Sciences |
| 98656 |
INT |
Master of Accounting Sciences |
| 98656 |
MAC |
Master of Accounting Sciences |
| 98656 |
TAX |
Master of Accounting Sciences |
Applications for the following master's and doctoral qualifications for the 2027 academic year will remain open until 31 January 2027.
College of Accounting Sciences
Qualification code
|
Stream
|
Qualification
|
| Master's degrees |
| 98587 |
AUE |
Master of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences |
| 98587 |
FAC |
Master of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences |
| 98587 |
GOV |
Master of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences |
| 98587 |
INT |
Master of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences |
| 98587 |
MAC |
Master of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences |
| 98587 |
TAX |
Master of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences |
| Doctoral degrees |
| 90026 |
AUE |
Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences |
| 90026 |
FAC |
Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences |
| 90026 |
GOV |
Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences |
| 90026 |
INT |
Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences |
| 90026 |
MAC |
Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences |
| 90026 |
TAX |
Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences |
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Qualification code
|
Stream
|
Qualification
|
| Master's degrees |
| 98001 |
|
Master of Science in Environmental Management |
| 98002 |
|
Master of Science in Environmental Science |
| 98003 |
|
Master of Science in Agriculture |
| 98020 |
|
Master of Science in Ornamental Horticulture |
| Doctoral degrees |
| 90018 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture |
| 90170 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping |
| 98006 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Management |
| 98009 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science |
College of Economic and Management Sciences
Qualification code
|
Stream
|
Qualification
|
| Master's degrees |
| 98581 |
|
Master of Administration in Public Administration |
| 98582 |
BMA |
Master of Commerce in Business Management |
| 98583 |
|
Master of Commerce in Economics |
| 98651 |
|
Master of Public Administration |
| 90145 |
|
Master of Commerce in Marketing Management |
| Doctoral degrees |
| 90021 |
BMA |
Doctor of Philosophy in Management Studies |
| 90022 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics |
| 90024 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration |
College of Law
Qualification code
|
Stream
|
Qualification
|
| Master's degrees |
| 90057 |
|
Master of Laws in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure |
| 90087 |
|
Master of Laws in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure |
| Doctoral degrees |
| 90023 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Law |
| 90039 |
CMA |
Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice |
| 90039 |
CSM |
Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice |
Applications for the following master's and doctoral qualifications for the 2027 academic year will remain open until 31 March 2027.
College of Human Sciences
Qualification code
|
Stream
|
Qualification
|
| Master's degrees |
| 98458 |
|
Master of Arts in Arabic |
| 98509 |
|
Master of Arts in Classical Studies |
| 98573 |
|
Master of Visual Arts |
| Doctoral degrees |
| 90020 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Arts |
| 90027 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Music |
| 90044 |
RST |
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies |
Applications for the following master's and doctoral qualifications for the 2027 academic year will remain open until 30 June 2027.
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Qualification code
|
Stream
|
Qualification
|
| Master's degrees |
| 98004 |
|
Master of Science in Geography |
| 98014 |
|
Master of Consumer Science |
| 98016 |
|
Master of Science in Life Sciences |
| 98022 |
|
Master of Science in Nature Conservation |
| Doctoral degrees |
| 90012 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Life Sciences |
| 98012 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography |
| 98029 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Consumer Science |
College of Economic and Management Sciences
Qualification code
|
Stream
|
Qualification
|
| Master's degrees |
| 90158 |
|
Master of Philosophy in Financial Management |
| 98597 |
ORE |
Master of Science |
| 98701 |
|
Master of Commerce in Quantitative Management |
| Doctoral degrees |
| 90021 |
FIN |
Doctor of Philosophy in Management Studies |
| 90021 |
MKT |
Doctor of Philosophy in Management Studies |
| 98598 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Research |
College of Education
Qualification code
|
Stream
|
Qualification
|
| Master's degrees |
| 90061 |
|
Master of Education in Mathematics Education |
| 90062 |
|
Master of Education in Environmental Education |
| 90063 |
|
Master of Education in Natural Science Education |
| 90067 |
|
Master of Education in Inclusive Education |
| 90202 |
|
Master of Education in Language Education |
| 98405 |
GEN |
Master of Education in Educational Management |
| 98407 |
|
Master of Education in Psychology of Education |
| 98417 |
|
Master of Education in Comparative Education |
| 98434 |
|
Master of Education in Curriculum Studies |
| 98440 |
|
Master of Education in History of Education |
| 98443 |
|
Master of Education in Inclusive Education |
| 98451 |
|
Master of Education in Philosophy of Education |
| 98454 |
|
Master of Education in Socio-education |
| Doctoral degrees |
| 90019 |
ADE |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
CED |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
CUS |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
ECD |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
EDM |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
ENE |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
HED |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
IED |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
LED |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
MED |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
NSE |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
ODL |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
PED |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
SED |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90019 |
TED |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| 90038 |
ADE |
Doctor of Education |
| 90038 |
CED |
Doctor of Education |
| 90038 |
CUS |
Doctor of Education |
| 90038 |
ECD |
Doctor of Education |
| 90038 |
HED |
Doctor of Education |
| 90038 |
IED |
Doctor of Education |
| 90038 |
ODL |
Doctor of Education |
| 90038 |
PED |
Doctor of Education |
| 90038 |
SED |
Doctor of Education |
| 90038 |
TED |
Doctor of Education |
| 90058 |
PSY |
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology |
College of Human Sciences
Qualification code
|
Stream
|
Qualification
|
| Master's degrees |
| 90009 |
|
Master of Arts in Social and Behavioural Studies (HIV-AIDS) |
| 90065 |
|
Master of Theology in Urban Ministry |
| 90068 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology |
| 90115 |
|
Master of Philosophy in Gender Studies |
| 98384 |
|
Master of Theology in Pastoral Therapy |
| 98400 |
|
Master of Theology in Missiology |
| 98402 |
GEN |
Master of Arts in Psychology |
| 98505 |
|
Master of Arts in Archaeology |
| 98507 |
|
Master of Arts in Art History |
| Doctoral degrees |
| 90040 |
PHL |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| 90031 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology |
| 90032 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Archaeology |
| 90033 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in History |
| 90034 |
APL |
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Sciences |
| 90044 |
ANE |
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies |
| 90044 |
BAR |
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies |
| 90044 |
BSN |
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies |
| 90044 |
BST |
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies |
| 90044 |
ISL |
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies |
| 90178 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies |
| 90201 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Gender and Sexuality Studies |
College of Law
Qualification code
|
Stream
|
Qualification
|
|
Master's degrees
|
|
90047
|
N17
|
Master of Laws in Family Law
|
| Doctoral degrees |
| 90039 |
PFS |
Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice |
College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Qualification code
|
Stream
|
Qualification
|
| Master's degrees |
| 90121 |
|
Master of Engineering |
| 98961 |
|
Master of Science in Computing |
| 98963 |
|
Master of Science in Chemistry Education |
| 98964 |
|
Master of Science in Computing Education |
| 98965 |
|
Master of Science in Life Science Education |
| 98966 |
|
Master of Science in Mathematics Education |
| 98967 |
|
Master of Science in Physics Education |
| 98968 |
|
Master of Science in Science Education |
| 98969 |
|
Master of Science in Statistics Education |
| 98970 |
|
Master of Science in Technology Education |
| 98971 |
|
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics |
| 98973 |
|
Master of Science in Astronomy |
| 98975 |
|
Master of Science in Chemistry |
| 98977 |
|
Master of Science in Mathematics |
| 98980 |
|
Master of Science in Physics |
| 98982 |
|
Master of Science in Statistics |
| Doctoral degrees |
| 90040 |
AST |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| 90040 |
CHE |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| 90040 |
COM |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| 90040 |
LIF |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| 90040 |
MAT |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| 90040 |
PHY |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| 90040 |
SCE |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| 90040 |
SET |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| 90040 |
STA |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| 90040 |
TEC |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| 90179 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering |
| 98803 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science |
| 98804 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems |
| 98972 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics |
| 98974 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy |
| 98976 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry |
| 98979 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics |
| 98981 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics |
| 98984 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics |
Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs
Qualification code
|
Stream
|
Qualification
|
| Master's degrees |
| 90192 |
|
Master of Arts in Public Policy in International Affairs |
| Doctoral degrees |
| 90193 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and International Affairs |
