Dev Studies MA application letter2015
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIESInformation about MA in Development StudiesThank you for considering the Masters degree in Development Studies at the University of Johannesburg. Currently this degree is only offered via research, thus no coursework. The minimum requirement to gain access to a MA in Development Studies is a BA Hons in Development Studies (or a cognate field) with an average mark of at least 65%. For application, you are required to submit certified copies of your academic records. If your BA Hons degree is from an institution outside of South Africa we also need a certified Certificate of Evaluation letter from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to attest the level of your qualification, compared to those in South Africa. You also have to submit your curriculum vitae (CV), and an example of your written work (maybe your Honors research report, or one of your best essays in your Honours year).In addition to the above, you are required to submit a ‘mini-proposal’ (of 3-5 pages) on your plans for research, including your research questions, rationale and proposed methodology. To apply, you have to submit all these documents, as well as the UJ application form (to be found on the UJ website ( HYPERLINK "" uj.ac.za)) to the Development Studies coordinator. Submission can be either via email, or via ImageNow.If you submit these via ImageNow: Please email a CERTIFIED copy of the required documents (as indicated above) to HYPERLINK "mailto:ujappdocs@listsrv.uj.ac.za" ujappdocs@listsrv.uj.ac.za .When uploading documents ensure that the scanned file is a maximum of 512 KB.Ensure that your documents are scanned in any of the following file types – tiff, pdf, jpg, gif or png.Please use your reference number in the SUBJECT line of your email.Ensure that you have ticked everything on this checklist prior to finally submitting your application.DocumentYesBA Hons degree (certified copy)Your CVUJ application formSAQA certificate(for international applicants)A 3-5 page preliminary proposalCertified copy of your complete study recordA letter of motivation for your applicationAn example of your written workPlease take note of the following departmental deadlines for applications:31 January (notification of decision via email by latest 20 February)31 May (notification of decision via email by latest 15 July)31 October (notification of decision via email by latest 30 November)Should you have any questions, contact the MA Development Studies coordinator, Dr Naudé Malan: nmalan@uj.ac.za or 011 559 4790 or at Kingsway Campus office D Ring 503. ................
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