Unisa showcases postgraduate pathways at the University of Zululand

On 20 September 2024, Unisa engaged final-year students at the University of Zululand, showcasing a range of postgraduate qualifications. This informative session aimed to illuminate academic pathways and opportunities for students eager to further their studies in their respective fields. The University of Zululand’s Departments of Recreation and Tourism, alongside the Department of Consumer Science hosted an inaugural work-integrated learning (WIL) indaba.

Final-year students at the University of Zululand were pleasantly surprised to hear about Unisa’s wide range of postgraduate study offerings

The indaba was also attended by Unisa academics from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The event brought together academics, industry leaders, government representatives, civil society, and students to explore the intricacies of WIL, and to develop a cohesive WIL framework. The WIL indaba addressed the ongoing misalignment between academia and industry. This essential dialogue aims to align industry expectations with academic instruction and ensure that funding for WIL initiatives is utilised effectively and diligently and that the student's voice is heard.

Unisa’s KZN regional Department of Communication and Marketing showcased qualifications that students can pursue at Unisa at postgraduate level since they are entering the industry. The programme item was “Furthering your studies within this industry (Articulation)” and the team explained to students the possibilities regarding their future academic pathways. The students that attended the event were final-year students.

Nkosinathi Ndaba, an Administrative Student Adviser from the Richards Bay Unisa Office, gave advice regarding the curriculum and admission requirements as well as all the policies relating to postgraduate studies.

Students were pleasantly surprised to hear about the Unisa course offerings as well as the technology that Unisa uses to communicate with and assist its students.

* By Sakhile Mtshali, Communications Officer, KwaZulu-Natal Region