Overview

At Public Administration - Research Based from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology students conduct supervised research in a specialised area of public management and complete a dissertation.

The focus of this option is on developing management skills and to ensure that middle and senior managers in the public sector have the required competencies and associated proficiency levels to succeed at a strategic level.

Careers

Career opportunities exist in the administrative and management environment of all three levels of the public sector - local, provincial, and national as well as in semi-state (parastatal) and non-profit organisations, educational institutions, the diplomatic corps or in political journalism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism

Media

Public Administration

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Administration Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 8 other Masters in Journalism in South Africa

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An HEQSF aligned Level 8 qualification or an equivalent in an appropriate discipline.

A pass in the language which is the medium of instruction at the University (English or Afrikaans).

Specific pass grades: IGCSE: A, B or C; HIGCSE: 1, 2 or 3.

Complete and legible transcripts of academic records in respect of all degrees or other higher education qualifications, together with the final certificates, preceding qualifications leading to any post-graduate or other advanced qualification when the latter is submitted.

Certificates in foreign languages should be submitted with sworn translations into English by an accredited translator.

English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

817 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 817 EUR per year during 24 months.
National

817 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 817 EUR per year during 24 months.

Estimated fee: 13900 ZAR

Living costs for Cape Town

9088 - 15529 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Administration - Research Based.

Available Scholarships

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