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a guide for
POSTGRADUATE
APPLICANTS
www.wits.ac.za/clmpostgraduate
2020 | 2021
A Research-driven
institution committed
to excellence
CONTENTS
4 WELCOME TO WITS!
6 POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AT WITS
8 POSTGRADUATE RESOURCES
10 A SNAPSHOT OF WITS
12 AN IT-SAVVY UNIVERSITY
13 RESEARCH AT WITS
16 OUR CITY
17 FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW AND MANAGEMENT
19 PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE
21 BUILT ENVIRONMENT
23 PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
25 FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
27 PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
31 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
33 PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
41 FACULTY OF SCIENCE
44 PROGRAMMES ON OFFER Disclaimer
45 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ON HOW TO APPLY All the information was correct
46 APPLYING TO WITS at the time of going to print and
may be subject to change. In
49 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS accordance with the University
rules, policies, procedures and
52 CAMPUS HOUSING standing order, all rights are
53 FUNDING OPTIONS reserved.
56 TUITION FEES
POSTGRADUATE GUIDE | 2020/2021 3
WELCOME TO WITS!
Internationally recognised for academic excellence, the University of the
Witwatersrand remains one of the top universities in Africa, particularly
for postgraduate students looking to further their studies and make a
positive impact on society.
At Wits, 37% of our student body is At Wits you will find an environment
made up of postgraduate students and that nurtures the freedom of
in 2019 we produced more graduates expression, protects academic
than at any other time in our history. liberty and encourages intellectual
By 2022, we hope to have 45% of our debate. We empower our staff and
student body made up of postgraduate postgraduate students to push the
students. boundaries of knowledge and to tackle
fundamental research questions. At
Located in the centre of Johannesburg,
Wits we produce publications of the
the economic heartbeat of Africa,
highest quality and we work hard to
Wits gives you the opportunity to
sustain the interplay between teaching
produce innovative, impactful research.
and research.
Research that changes disciplinary
thinking, influences policy and
generates economic activity.
As a researcher at Wits, you will
create new knowledge to address
Push the boundaries of
21st century challenges. You’ll inspire knowledge. Tackle fundamental
talented young students to shape our
shared future.
research questions. Produce
You may even help to inform policies
publications of the highest quality.
on sugar tax, national health insurance Blend teaching and research.
or the national minimum wage.
Perhaps you will collaborate with the
best physicists in the world at CERN,
or work with other leading researchers We are proud of the leaders who have
to find solutions to deep-level mining emerged from Wits, and the roles that
problems in Africa. Or maybe you will some of our students have assumed,
work with the team that performed the both pre- and post-graduation.
world’s first intentional liver transplant We look forward to welcoming a new
from a mother living with HIV to her generation of postgraduates to Wits!
HIV-negative child.
POSTGRADUATE GUIDE | 2020/2021 5
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AT WITS
Become globally competitive and locally relevant with a postgraduate
qualification from one of Africa’s leading universities.
AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE
The 21st century is a period of extraordinary change. New information is generated on
an unprecedented scale and the world of work is changing rapidly. More careers are
becoming multidisciplinary, requiring jobseekers to continuously adapt and learn new
skillsets. And lifelong learning has become imperative.
In this changing job market, postgraduate study can open more doors and enrich your
employment prospects – while satisfying your natural intellectual desire.
Not only does a postgraduate degree from Wits provide you with a greater
understanding of your chosen field of study, it also equips you with other highly valued
professional skills. These include critical thinking skills, creativity, collaboration and
above all, the ability to be a lifelong learner.
10 REASONS TO BE A WITS POSTGRAD
1. Wits is renowned for our high-calibre 5. Our focus on producing research with impact
graduates, academic standing and research ensures that Wits students and staff operate at
capabilities. the leading edge of their disciplines.
2. Wits challenges you to develop original 6. Our research output achieved historic highs in
thinking, which is the cornerstone of 2018, standing at just over 2 000 units.
intellectual growth.
7. Over a third of our student body is made up of
3. Wits University has been ranked among the postgraduate students.
top 200 universities in the world according to
8. We provide quality training to postgraduate
the Times Higher Word University rankings
students, while at the same time enriching the
2020 as well as attaining the highest research
University’s undergraduate teaching.
score among universities in Africa, based
on its research output and its reputation 9. We stimulate debate and cultivate
for producing research that moves society open-mindedness, critical thinking,
forward. creativity, ethics and a strong sense of social
responsibility through teaching activities that
4. According to the Shanghai Ranking
promote meaningful learning.
Consultancy, Wits is among the top 500
universities in the world in 15 subject areas– 10. According to the latest Global Employability
a proud achievement for an institution that will Survey and Ranking, directors and recruiters
celebrate its centenary in 2022. consider Wits graduates to be some of the
most employable in South Africa.
HONOURS PROGRAMMES
Kick-start your postgraduate career with an Honours degree
from Wits
Build your current skillset. Increase your knowledge base. Hone your critical thinking
skills. Show prospective employers that you have a higher capacity for independent
learning and research.
This is all possible with an Honours degree from Wits.
An undergraduate degree is important for laying the groundwork, but a postgraduate
qualification takes your knowledge and skills to the next level. With a more in-depth
approach to your specialisation, you’ll gain an entirely new perspective on your
industry. And with so many voices vying to be heard in the graduate job market, an
Honours degree will help you to stand above the rest and be noticed.
Wits offers a comprehensive choice of Honours programmes across five faculties;
intellectually stimulating research areas; and excellent supervision and research
support. We also offer funding for meritorious students and those in financial need.
Honours degrees run over a year of full-time study or two years on a part-time basis.
FIND www.wits.ac.za/sbs/
OUT MORE www.wits.ac.za/sef/
www.wits.ac.za/science/honours/
www.wits.ac.za/humanities/postgraduate-programmes/
MASTERS AND PHD PROGRAMMES
Different students have different reasons for studying their Masters or PhD.
Some do so in the hope that a Masters or PhD will improve their career prospects,
because many employers view a Masters or PhD as an indication of a person’s
character and capabilities. Other students enjoy the chance to pursue their
undergraduate subject at a more advanced level. Whichever your motivation, Wits
remains the perfect institution to give you what you’re looking for.
FIND
OUT MORE http://www.wits.ac.za/postgraduate/
POSTGRADUATE GUIDE | 2020/2021 7
POSTGRADUATE RESOURCES
At Wits, we understand that support and development are key to the success and
wellbeing of our postgraduate students. This is why we offer a variety of services
ranging from a health and wellness centre to a postgraduate students’ association that
will support your academic and professional development.
Here are some of the services available to our postgrad students:
POSTGRADUATE AFFAIRS OFFICE
This is a cross-faculty, cross-discipline centre for postgraduate researchers that
improves the overall quality of the postgraduate experience across all five faculties.
The roles of the Postgraduate Affairs Office include:
Increasing recruitment and success of postgraduate students
Formulating policy on graduate studies
Facilitating and hosting the annual Postgraduate Cross-Faculty Symposium
Designing and implementing generic courses and research workshops
Organising writing retreats
Promoting postgraduate studies at Wits
Increasing awareness of postgraduate needs on campus
FIND www.wits.ac.za/students/academic-matters/
OUT MORE postgraduate-affairs-office
POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATION (PGA)
This, the PGA, is a student representative body for postgraduate students at Wits.
Its mission is to:
Promote and enhance the interests of postgraduate students
Interact with the postgraduate student body and University management
Uphold academic excellence and integrity
Facilitate the allocation of relevant resources for postgraduate research
Enhance access of resources to postgraduate students
FIND www.wits.ac.za/pga
OUT MORE
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE
The Research Development Directorate is grouped into three areas with initiatives
focused on:
1. The new generation of researchers
2. Emerging researchers
3. Established researchers
Research development opportunities for postgraduate students cover:
Mentoring/coaching - One-on-one discussions with experienced researchers
Skills enhancement - Training in the ‘art and craft’ of conducting research
Recognition - Recognising achievements
Exploiting networks - Linking researchers with appropriate funders
FIND www.wits.ac.za/research/about-our-research/research-
OUT MORE development
WITS LIBRARY
The Wits Library consists of two main libraries (Wartenweiler and William Cullen),
as well as 14 branch libraries where students have access to over one million book
volumes, 400,000 journal titles and 46,000 updated electronic resources.
Visit the Library and be awed by the beautiful collections of incunabula, early printed
books and rare manuscripts. Browse through the Africana Collection, which contains
exquisitely illustrated volumes on the flora, fauna and exploration of the southern half
of the continent of Africa.
And while you’re at it, take some time to explore the Historical and Literary Papers
department, which is home to material documenting the early days of trade unions,
political trials and apartheid.
FIND www.wits.ac.za/library
OUT MORE
STUDENT SERVICES
All registered students at Wits have access to resources including the Campus
Health and Wellness Centre, the Disability Rights Unit and the Counselling and
Careers Development Unit. Postgraduate students also have full access to various
sports facilities through the Wits Sport associations.
FIND www.wits.ac.za/students/health-and-wellbeing
OUT MORE
POSTGRADUATE GUIDE | 2020/2021 9
So far, Wits has produced:
A SNAPSHOT OF WITS
4 Nobel
Laureates
Our People
Home to exceptional
researchers, academics,
Our Campuses
A wealth of sightseeing
and educational
professional, administrative opportunities
and support staff, and
91 Rhodes students Our physical reach extends from
Scholars Sterkfontein in the Cradle of Humankind
to the Wits Rural Facility in Mpumalanga.
Wits is home to lauded A-rated scientists,
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award-winning researchers and Spread over 400 hectares, our campuses
internationally recognised academics. in Braamfontein and Parktown are
home to a mix of cosmopolitan and
In recent years, we appointed energetic students, academics and young
National Planning 16 distinguished scholars who excel professionals.
Commissioners in their respective and diverse fields of
Our campuses provide students with
expertise.
who helped shape the future rich sightseeing and educational
of South Africa opportunities. Science enthusiasts can
40 Wits alumni, students and staff
members were included in Mail and visit the Planetarium, the Origins Centre,
the Bleloch Geological Museum, the Life
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Guardian’s 2019 Top 200, which
Mandela profiles dynamic young South Africans Sciences Museum and Biodiversity Centre
Rhodes under the age of 35. or the James Kitching Gallery in the
Scholars Palaeosciences Centre.
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More than 200 000 Wits graduates
The Fossil Vault and undergraduate
have made and continue to make their
chamber hold some of the world’s most
mark in the world, including illustrious
precious faunal, floral and hominid
artists, renowned lawyers, politicians,
palaeo treasures. Students studying
business leaders, accountants and
health sciences will be captivated by the
Chief Justices highly rated scientists.
of the Constitutional Court Adler Museum of Medicine, or they may
fancy a visit to the Brebner Museum, the
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Hunterian Museum of Anatomy or the
Museum of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Alumni
who have been awarded
prestigious National Orders by
the Presidency since 1994Wits Sport Wits Arts & Culture
A proud history of producing Where a vibrant social and
top quality sportsmen and cultural life is the norm
sportswomen
There’s always something exciting
happening at Wits. With seminars, art
Wits is South Africa’s only official ‘Elite
events, exhibitions, and student-run
Athlete Friendly’ university, with 30+
productions, you’ll find something new to
sports codes.
experience and enjoy.
At Wits, we see health, fitness and
The Wits Theatre Complex explores
physical activity as a way of life. This
experimental work, side by side with the
is why we’re known for the prowess
best professional talent on the continent.
and success of our sportsmen and
The Wits Art Museum(WAM), situated
sportswomen, as well as for our vibrant
close to the Nelson Mandela Bridge in
sports culture.
Braamfontein, is home to over 9 000
Wits Sport enables students, staff and collections of extraordinary art, generated
alumni to participate in a range of sporting over seven decades. WAM run regular
codes, whether high-performance, educational workshops open to the
competitive or recreational. We also public and host evenings such as First
offer bursaries to top student athletes Thursdays. The Fassler Gallery and the
who meet the necessary academic Anthropology Museum are also worth
requirements. a visit.
Wits Sport & Health
Enhancing the peak performance of athletes through sport
training programmes and rehabilitation
Wits Sport and Health (WISH) is aimed and rehabilitation through high calibre,
at enhancing the lives of athletes by internationally recognised training
offering sport and exercise medicine programmes and by unifying the public and
programmes to aid in peak performance private services.
FIND https://www.wits.ac.za/wish/
OUT MORE
POSTGRADUATE GUIDE | 2020/2021 11SIGNIFICANT TECH
ENHANCEMENTS
We created an ICT division,
eResearch, which provides AN IT-SAVVY UNIVERSITY
dedicated support to
researchers and caters for The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), We have a number of highly skilled AI
big data requirements. fuelled by technologies like artificial and machine learning (ML) researchers
intelligence (AI) and big data, has the at Wits. In fact, we’re the only university
We launched the Smart potential to shape future societies and in Africa to regularly publish at all
Classroom Project to create drive innovation in both academia and major international AI, ML and robotics
a more technology-driven industry. conferences.
learning environment.
At Wits, we understand the potential Wits is also making major strides in the
impact of the 4IR in Africa and that’s field of quantum computing, recently
We are developing the why we’re building a new AI research becoming the first African partner on the
Learning Innovation Centre operation in partnership with the IBM Q Network. This will enable African
in the Wartenweiler Library Cirrus Initiative. researchers to keep up with cutting-edge
as part of efforts to provide developments in this field.
state-of-the-art library
services.
We launched the Scilinx
Research Laboratory
and the Scilinx Studio, to Africans should be the contributors, shapers
re-think how big data and
advanced analytics impact
and owners of coming advances in artificial
operational processes intelligence and machine learning.
within organisations.
- Professor Zeblon Vilakazi
We launched DigiMine, a
21st century state-of-the-art
mining lab, which aims to We’re working hard to transform newest high-tech address – home
use digital technologies Braamfontein into a young, vibrant to the incubation of start-ups, the
to make mining safer and precinct known for a tech-savvy, commercialisation of research, and the
more sustainable. innovative community of movers and development of high-level digital skills
shakers, and, together with our partners for students, working professionals
The Wits Business School in Government, business and industry, and unemployed youth. AI and ML
established the first ever launched the Tshimologong Digital technologies are key drivers in the
Chair in Digital Business in Innovation Precinct in Braam which now Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct.
Africa, to help South African exists.
businesses to thrive in the Setswana for ‘new beginnings’,
digital era. Tshimologong is Johannesburg’s
AI/ML and Data Science are 2 of our 15 areas of research excellence.RESEARCH AT WITS
Over the last five years, our research output has increased by almost 80%, with over
457
NRF*-rated researchers
*National Research Foundation
96% of research published in quality academic journals.
Wits has a proud history of research excellence dating back to its origins as a School
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of Mining in 1922. Over the years, research activities have evolved to include the fields
of humanities, social sciences and health sciences.
More recently, we have encouraged a blended, interdisciplinary approach to research
at Wits. This puts us in the right place to grapple with the complexities of the Fourth
Industrial Revolution, while producing world-class research that transforms and Researchers
impacts society in multiple ways.
Research highlights:
Research productivity exceeded
the 2 000 units barrier for the first
time against a target of 1 952 units,
Clarivate Analytics Data found that
Wits research between 2013 and
2017 outperformed in engineering
86%
research output
published in the
completing 10 years of year-on-year and technology, humanities, medical
Web of Science (ISI)
growth and health science, natural sciences
accredited journals
and social sciences fields, compared
30 South African Research
to the global average.
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Initiative Chairs, including 2 new
Chairs and In the same period Wits authors
published 11,012 peer reviewed journal
19 major discoveries including:
research publications in Web of articles
- An Alzheimer’s breakthrough Science (ISI)-indexed journals or
published
- Haemophilia studies books, attracting 61,549 citations. in 2018 Highly Cited and
within the top 1% of global
- How the flu vaccine protects In a 37-year period (1980 to 2017) publications
pregnant women against pertussis
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Wits produced over 41,888 Web of
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- Digital reconstruction of the Science publications. These have
Massospondylus Skull been cited more than 563,498 times.
HOSTED
2
- The realisation that cold-blooded
pythons make for caring moms
CO-HOSTED
- The discovery of a 73 000 year-old
multimedia graphic design DSI-NRF
Centres of Excellence (CoE)
established in 2018
POSTGRADUATE GUIDE | 2020/2021 13LATEST RESEARCH
NEWS FROM WITS
Turning cashew nut shells POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH
into sunscreen If you are a recent PhD graduate, we encourage you to complete your postdoctoral
A team of chemists from Wits, together fellowship at Wits. This will greatly assist your professional development and prepare
with researchers from universities in you for a career in academia. Consider it a two-year academic ‘apprenticeship’ or
Germany, Malawi and Tanzania, are internship.
exploring ways to produce useful
compounds from wood and other
non-edible plant waste. The team has MEET THREE OF OUR BRIGHT POSTGRAD FELLOWS
discovered that cashew nut shells
produce aromatic compounds that
absorb UVA and UVB rays. This can be
applied to protect humans, livestock,
and other polymers and coatings from
the harmful rays of the sun.
Discovering new species
of early dinosaur
A team of scientists, led by PhD student
Kimberley Chapelle, discovered a new Dr Sadhna Mathura Dr Sourav Taru Saha
dinosaur species in the University’s
vaults. The team learned that the Claude Leon Research Fellow at the Postdoctoral Fellow
dinosaur, which was misidentified Protein Structure Function Research Unit School of Molecular and Cell Biology
over 30 years ago, was not only a new (PSFRU)
Dr Sourav is working on a new choles-
species of sauropodomorph, but also
terol-depleting compound called KS-01
an entirely new genus. The findings will Dr Mathura is excavating the hidden
help scientists to better understand that can be used to treat breast cancer.
potential of chloride intracellular channel
the transition between the Triassic (CLIC) proteins in the human body THE IMPACT
and Jurassic periods, which occurred commonly associated with vertebrates
around 200 million years ago. Cholesterol accumulation is found in
and found within most vital organs. Under
various malignancies. Dr Sourav is
certain conditions CLIC proteins can
investigating how this new cholester-
Interpreting brainwaves to change their state from soluble to insoluble,
ol-depleting compound can reduce the
give amputees a hand enabling them to oscillate between the
size of breast cancer tumours with no
cytoplasm of a cell and the cell membrane.
side effects. His research suggests that
Biomedical engineers at Wits are
researching how brainwaves can be THE IMPACT KS-01 prevents cholesterol accumulation
used to control a robotic prosthetic in breast cancer cells. This is a promising
Mathura’s project focuses on the human new development for cancer research.
hand. This is known as a brain CLIC4 protein and the remarkable
computer interface (BCI) and it implications it may hold for the treatment of
will enable amputees and people various diseases precipitated by cell death
with motor impairments to regain and toxicity, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s
a measure of hand mobility.
and Parkinson’s.
FIND
OUT MORELATEST RESEARCH
NEWS FROM WITS
Making advances in
Wits offers a large number of Postdoctoral Fellowships antiretroviral treatment
annually and our goal is to grow the number of The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV
Postdoctoral Fellows to more than 200. Institute found that dolutegravir-con-
taining regimens perform as well
as the current efavirenz-containing
regimens that are used for first-line
antiretroviral treatment (ART) in
Africa. This significant discovery has
the potential to improve wellbeing,
decrease the use of more toxic
second-line drugs, and save money.
Setting records for light-matter
interaction
A team of Wits physicists created a tiny
superconducting circuit that mimics
the quantum mechanical process in
which an atom absorbs or emits light.
The advantage of an artificial device
Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for like this one is that it can mimic other
Indian Studies in Africa strongly interacting systems. For
example, the device can be used to
Dr Simões de Araújo is exploring the simulate the quantum phenomena
history of race and decolonisation in the that occur inside a lump of metal –
Global South, particularly by looking at which was previously impossible.
the internationalist policies of India, Brazil
and South Africa towards Portuguese Connecting the human brain
Africa. to the internet
THE IMPACT Biomedical engineers at Wits are
The research shows that Brazil, India connecting a human brain to the
and South Africa, rather than simply internet in real time. The project, known
adapting to the Cold War arena, had as Brainternet, involves streaming
their own agendas for what they saw brainwaves onto the internet such
that the brain becomes an Internet of
as viable solutions to the Portuguese
Things (IoT) node on the web. The aim
colonial problem.
of the project is to simplify a person’s
understanding of their own brain,
and the brains of others, through
continuous monitoring of brain activity.
www.wits.ac.za/research/postdoctoral-fellows
POSTGRADUATE GUIDE | 2020/2021 15Did you know there OUR CITY
are 6 million trees in
Johannesburg, making The best African city for students
it the world’s largest
FIVE REASONS WHY JOBURG IS THE BEST PLACE TO STUDY
manmade forest?
1 It’s affordable and offers students a great quality of life.
According to the latest survey by international consultancy, QS Quacquarelli Symonds,
Joburg is Africa’s best city for students. The annual Best Student Cities Ranking
compares 120 cities around the globe according to how student-friendly they are.
One of the biggest reasons Johannesburg did so well in the rankings is because it’s
one of Africa’s most affordable major cities, offering students a great quality of life and
relatively cheap standard of living.
2 It has an eclectic and cosmopolitan mix of people and cultures.
A large number of residents from all corners of the world call Joburg home. Our city also
plays host to a number of mosques, churches and synagogues. Johannesburg truly is a
melting pot of different people, cultures and religions.
3 It has breath-taking nature, weather and parks and recreation.
Johannesburg is a city of contrasts where skyscrapers live side by side with 19th
century buildings, markets, bazaars and spaza shops. But Johannesburg is also
the perfect city for nature-lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking or mountain
biking through the ancient Magaliesberg mountain range to picnicking in the gorgeous
Roodepoort botanical gardens, there is no shortage of activities for those who love the
outdoors.
4 It has a vibrant and bustling social scene.
Joburg has it all, from hipster cocktail spots and high-octane dance clubs to historic
pubs and bar districts. Beautiful weather and sunny skies bring event-goers to
rooftop bars like the Living Room in Maboneng. Other inner-city attractions include
1 Fox Precinct, a dynamic cultural hub that was once a mining camp when gold was
discovered in Johannesburg in the 1880s.
5 It has some of the world’s friendliest people.
Meeting new people and making friends is easy in a city like Johannesburg.FACULTY OF COMMERCE,
LAW AND MANAGEMENT
17Schools and Research Entities
FACULTY OF COMMERCE,
School of Accountancy (SOA)
LAW AND MANAGEMENT
School of Business Sciences
Research pursued by the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management impacts how
School of Economics & Finance South Africa does business and how it practises law and economics. We influence
African Microeconomic Research public policy, help to build the public sector, and think deeply about economic and
Umbrella (AMERU) social challenges with strategic thinkers in industry, commerce, and society.
Institutions and Political Economy Our research is also applied to our own The Strategic Foresight Research
Group (IPEG) curriculum, keeping you relevant and Group combines the fields of accounting
Strategic Foresight Research current in a fast-moving profession. and management science in strategic
Group (SFRG) These are some of the exciting research projects that study risk and crisis
opportunities available to you: management, education, tax and
School of Law accounting systems, social responsibility,
The Centre for Learning on Evaluation and business sustainability.
Centre for Applied Legal Studies and Results builds the capacity of
The Centre for Applied Legal Studies
(CALS) people and institutions to plan, measure,
researches broader political and legal
and report on the project – a process
Mandela Institute struggles for social justice. Projects include
referred to as Monitoring and Evaluation
NRF SARChI Chair on ‘Equality, socioeconomic rights related to housing
(M&E). CLEAR-AA’s work in supporting
and basic services, the right to education,
Law and Social Justice’ and improving M&E contributes to better
gender-based research, and labour law.
governance and improved development
Wits School of Governance outcomes across the continent. The Faculty consults with academics,
(WSG) researchers, top students, and leaders
The Southern Centre for Inequality
in the public and private sectors on its
Centre for Defence and Security Studies focuses on the understanding and teaching, learning, and research offerings.
Management inequality of the global south.
Choose from a range of postgraduate
South African and African researchers degrees and diplomas, on a full- or part-time
Graduate School of Business come together under the African basis, and by coursework or through
Administration – Wits Business Microeconomic Research Umbrella research-based programmes.
School (WBS) to research African microeconomic issues
related to firms and labour markets.
African Energy Leadership
Centre The Institutions and Political Economy
Group (IPEG) studies the relationships
BCX Chair in Digital Business between institutions, organisations, and
African Centre on Philanthropy markets, and how they impact long-term
and Social Investment economic performance.
In 2018, our Faculty research footprint included over 200 journal articles and contributions to
over 45 scholarly books, as well as numerous local and international conference proceedings.
Nearly 50% of our permanent staff members have PhDs.
We have over 50 NRF-rated researchers.YEARS YEARS
PROGRAMMES ON OFFER PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
time
time
time
time
part
part
full
full
Doctor of Philosophy (Management) 2 4 Master of Commerce by coursework and
Master of Management by coursework and research report in the fields of:
research report in the fields of: Accounting Health Economics
Business and Executive Innovation Studies Information Systems Applied Development
Coaching Economics 1 2
Public Policy Finance
Digital Business Public and Development Development Theory Taxation
Energy Leadership Sector Monitoring and and Policy Marketing
Evaluation 1 2 Economics
Governance (Development
and Economics) Strategic Marketing
Master of Economic Science 1 2
Governance and Social Security
Management Doctor of Philosophy (Commerce) 2 4
Security
Governance and Public Master of Commerce by dissertation 1 2
Leadership
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
Master of Business Administration 1 18m in the fields of:
Master of Management in Entrepreneurship Applied Development Marketing
and New Venture Creation 14m
Economics Management 1 2
Master of Management in Finance and Information Systems Insurance and Risk
Investment Management 1 Economics Finance
Master of Management by dissertation 1 2 Human Resources
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Bachelor of Accounting Science with Honours 1
in the fields of: Bachelor of Economic Science with Honours 1
Business Administration Public and Development
Sector Monitoring and Master of Economic Science by dissertation 1 2
Digital Business
Evaluation
Energy Leadership Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy
Social Security Policy 1 1
Public and Development (SAICA Chartered Accountant Route)
Management and
Management
Administration Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy
Security 1
Postgraduate Diploma (SAICA Route)
Governance and Public in Public Management
Leadership Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation 1
(Distance mode)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration 1 2 Master of Laws by coursework and research report
in the fields of:
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management
(Distance mode) 1 2 General Commercial and
Environmental Law Business Law
Labour Law International Law
1 2
Pensions Law Information and
Communications Law
Corporate Law
International Economic
Human Rights Advocacy and
Law
Litigation
Tax Law
19YEARS
PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
time
time
part
full
Doctor of Philosophy (Law) 2 4
Master of Laws by dissertation 1 2
Postgraduate Diploma in Law in the fields of:
International Economic Law Commercial and Business
Pensions Law Law
Environmental Law Human Rights Advocacy
and Litigation 1 2
Corporate Law
Information and
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Communications Law
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Tax Law
International Law www.wits.ac.za/clmFACULTY OF ENGINEERING
AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
21Access these internationally FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND
funded research centres:
THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The National Aerospace
Centre The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment works with the public and private
sectors to tackle national problems like energy generation, deep-level mining, mining
The Centre for Urbanised and
safety, water purification systems, transport, and urban development.
Built Environment Studies
Recently, we combined multidisciplinary research in water from a number of schools
The DSI-NRF Centre of and faculties at Wits into a single research centre: the Water Research and Development
Excellence in Strong Materials Centre (CiWARD).
The Faculty has the highest number of endowed professorships or chairs at Wits
The Centre for Sustainability and strong relationships with industry. It often conducts contract research for local
in Mining and Industry and international companies aimed at addressing South Africa’s social, spatial, and
infrastructural needs.
The Joburg Centre for
Software Engineering You will start your research project at Honours level and can progress to Masters and
PhD level. The relevant professional body accredits all of our programmes and the
The Transnet Centre for Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) accredits all engineering programmes.
Systems Engineering
ENGINEERING
With high-calibre academic and support staff and purpose-built laboratories,
The Faculty also hosts the Wits
computing, and library facilities, you have everything you need to build your skills in
City Institute as well as the Wits
specialist areas.
Mining Institute,
Choose between various Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours, Masters and Doctoral
www.wits.ac.za/wmi/
degrees.
Science graduates can also study engineering at a postgraduate level, to prepare
themselves for leadership roles in technology and related fields.
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The School of Architecture and Planning and the School of Construction Economics
and Management are known for researching creative responses to societal challenges.
These include climate change, sustainability when designing cities and buildings, the
delivery of affordable housing, and the creation of more inclusive cities.
Examine, develop, and test proposals to shape inner cities in live city studios, or dig
deeper into everything from declining towns and informal settlements, to street traders
and provincial and metropolitan policies.
The Digital Mining Incubator will serve as a hub that enables development
of SA’s next generation of digital mining experts.YEARS YEARS
PROGRAMMES ON OFFER PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
time
time
time
time
part
part
full
full
Master of Science in Engineering by coursework
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
and research:
in the fields of:
Chemical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering Metallurgy and Materials 1 2 1 2
Electrical Engineering Metallurgy and
Electrical Engineering Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Master of Engineering (Professional) Masters by coursework and research report:
1 2
by coursework only in the fields of: Master of Architecture (Professional)
Civil Engineering Aeronautical Engineering
1 2 Master of Science in Building in the fields of:
Electrical Engineering Metallurgy and Materials
Engineering Project Management
Mechanical Engineering 1 2
Property Development and Management
Industrial Engineering
Development Planning
Master of Science in Engineering Management 1 2
Master of Urban Design 1 2
Master of Science in Systems Engineering 1 2
Master of Urban Studies in the field of:
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) in the fields
Housing and Human Urban Management
of:
Settlements Urban Politics and 1 2
Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering
Sustainable Energy Governance
Civil Engineering Aeronautical Engineering 2 4
Efficient Cities Urban Research
Electrical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Master of Science in Development Planning 1 2
Master of Science in Engineering by dissertation: Doctor of Philosophy in the fields of:
Chemical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Architecture Construction
Civil Engineering Metallurgy and Materials Building Management
1 2 Construction Project 2 4
Electrical Engineering Engineering Real Estate
Mining Engineering Management
Mechanical Engineering Town and Regional
Planning Quantity Surveying
Industrial Engineering
Master of Science by research:
Bachelor of Architectural Studies with Honours 1
Master of Science in Engineering in Mechanical
Engineering
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Urban and
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering 1 2 1 2
Regional Planning
Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Management Bachelor of Science with Honours in Construction
1
Management
Master of Science in Systems Engineering
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PROGRAMMES ON OFFER PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
time
time
time
time
part
part
full
full
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Quantity Postgraduate Diploma in Property Development
1 and Management in the fields of:
Surveying
Facilities Management Property Development 1 2
Master of Architecture by dissertation 1 2 and Management
Master of Science in Quantity Surveying by
1 Postgraduate Diploma in Planning 1 2
dissertation
Master of Science in Town and Regional Planning
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Master of Science in Building by dissertation 1 2
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www.wits.ac.za/ebeFACULTY OF
HEALTH SCIENCES
25The Faculty is home to:
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
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The Wits Faculty of Health Sciences Our postgraduate supervisors are
pioneers African and global research that seasoned researchers in clinical, applied,
improves and saves lives. and basic sciences and can guide you
Department of Science HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and malaria, through your research project. What’s
and Innovation / National diabetes, hypertension and heart disease more, our extensive clinical training
Research Foundation are some of the serious health issues programme gives you access to experts
Centres of Excellence affecting South African communities. As at institutions like the Wits Donald Gordon
a postgraduate student of the Faculty of Medical Centre.
Health Sciences, you can help to develop Choose from a selection of courses on
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new treatments and vaccines in these research methodology, scientific writing
areas, as well as in oral health sciences, skills, and biostatistics, and join a thriving
therapeutic sciences, and drug delivery. research community by attending monthly
Department of Science Our Faculty is the largest of its kind on informative talks, the biennial Research
and Innovation / National the continent and we have trained more Day, and the Postgraduate Expo.
Research Foundation specialists and sub-specialists – including
South African Research global thought leaders – than any other
Chairs university in southern Africa. The quality of
our research output is among the best in
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the country and is respected internationally.
It has influenced national policy, informed
our clinical work, and enabled us to
produce well-rounded healthcare
African Network for professionals.
Drug and Diagnostics Choose from a wide range of postgraduate
Innovation Centres (ANDI) degrees and diplomas offered through our
seven Schools:
21 research Anatomical Sciences
entities Clinical Medicine
Oral Health Sciences
Pathology
2 Research Physiology
Thrusts Public Health
(Diseases of Lifestyle and Therapeutic Sciences
Molecular Biosciences)YEARS YEARS
PROGRAMMES ON OFFER PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
time
time
time
time
part
part
full
full
Master of Science in Dentistry by coursework Master of Public Health in the fields of:
and research report in the fields of:
Occupational Hygiene Health Economics
Aesthetic Dentistry Maxillo-Facial Radiology
Maternal and Child Health Social and Behaviour 1 2
Community Dentistry Oral Pathology Change Communication
Rural Health
Cranio-Mandibular Oral Medicine 1 2 Health Systems and Policy
Dysfunction Maxillo-Facial Oral Surgery
Implantology Periodontics Masters in Health Science Education 1 2
Endodontics Digital Dentistry Master of Medicine in the Speciality of:
Prosthodontics Orthodontics Anaesthesia Obstetrics and
Anatomical Pathology Gynaecology
Master of Science in Medicine by coursework
and research report in the fields of: Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Occupational Health
Medicine
Bioethics and Health Law Pharmaceutical Affairs Chemical Pathology
Ophthalmology
Child Health Comm Pharmacotherapy Clinical Pathology
3/4/5 years full time depending
1 2 Orthopaedic Surgery
Paediatrics Biokinetics Dermatology
Child Health Otorhinolaryngology
Sports Medicine Diagnostic Radiology
Neurodevelopment Paediatric Surgery
Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine
on specialty
Genetic Counselling Paediatrics
Family Medicine
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy by Plastic and
Forensic Pathology
coursework and research report in the fields of: Reconstructive Surgery
Haematology
Neurological Disorders Psychiatric Disorders
1 2 Psychiatry
Internal Medicine
Perceptual Disorders Public Health Medicine
Medical Genetics
Radiation Oncology
Master of Science in Physiotherapy 1 2 Microbiology
Surgery
Master of Science in Nursing in the fields of: Neurosurgery
Urology
Child Nursing Occupational Health Neurology
Virology
Infection Control Nursing Nuclear Medicine
Intensive Care Nursing Oncology and 1 2
Palliative Care
Nephrology Nursing Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice with Honours
Trauma and Emergency 2
Nursing Education in the field of: Emergency Medicine
Nursing
Master of Science in Epidemiology by Master of Dentistry in the fields of:
coursework and research report in the fields of: Community Dentistry Maxillo Facial and Oral
Prosthodontics Surgery
Biostatistics/Epidemiology Public Health Informatics
18m 3 Orthodontics 3/4
Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases Maxillo Facial Radiology
Biostatistics Epidemiology Oral Pathology Periodontics
Implementation Sciences Oral Medicine
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PROGRAMMES ON OFFER PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
time
time
time
time
part
part
full
full
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Doctor of Philosophy in the fields of
the fields of: (continued):
Anatomical Pathology Human Genetics Surgery Health Sciences
Bioethics and Health Law Medical Cell Biology Virology Education
Biokinetics Molecular Medicine Bioethics and Health Law Wits Reproductive and
1 2 HIV Institute
Chemical Pathology Pharmacology Public Health 2 4
(Biosciences track) Nuclear Medicine
Clinical Microbiology Microbiology
and infectious Diseases Pharmacology Biomedical Informatics
Biokinetics
(Health Sciences track) and Translational
Forensic Sciences Material Science Medicine
Human Biology Physiology Oral Biology Critical Care
Master of Science in Physiotherapy by dissertation 1 2 Master of Science in Medicine by dissertation
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy by in the fields of:
dissertation 1 2
Anaesthetics Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing by dissertation 1 2 Anatomical Pathology Obstetrics and
Master of Pharmacy by dissertation Anatomical Sciences Gynaecology
1 2
Biokinetics Nuclear Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy in the fields of:
Bioethics and Health Law Neuro Surgery
Anaesthesia Obstetrics and
Chemical Pathology Occupational Therapy
Anatomical Pathology Gynaecology
Clinical Microbiology and Oral Pathology
Anatomical Sciences Occupational Therapy
Infectious Diseases Ophthalmology
Chemical Pathology Oral Pathology
Community Health Oral Biology
Clin Micro and Infect Ophthalmology
Critical Care Orthopaedic Surgery
Diseases Oral Medicine and
Periodontology Diagnostic Radiology Pharmacy
Community Dentistry 1 2
Orthodontics Exposure Science Paediatrics
Conservative Dentistry
Orthopaedic Surgery Emergency Medicine Paediatric Cardiology
Experimental Odontology
Pharmacy 2 4 Family Medicine Paediatric Radiology
Family Medicine
Paediatrics Forensic Medicine Pharmacology
Forensic Medicine
Pharmacology Haem and Molecular Physiology
Haem and Molecular
Medicine Psychiatry
Medicine Physiology
Health Science Education Physiotherapy
Human Genetics Physiotherapy
Human Genetics Radiation Oncology
Immunology Prosthodontics
Immunology Rural Health
Internal Medicine Psychiatry
Internal Medicine Surgery
Neurosurgery Diagnostic Radiology
Microbiology Virology
Nursing Radiation Oncology
Material Science
Therapeutic SciencesYEARS
PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
time
time
part
full
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
in the fields of:
Occupational Hygiene Social and Behavioural 1 2
Maternal and Child Health Change Communication
Health Systems and Policy Rural Health
Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health
in the fields of: 1 2
Community Paediatrics Neurodevelopment
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health 2
Postgraduate Diploma in Tropical Medicine
and Hygiene 1
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
in the fields of:
2
Neurological Disorders Psychiatric Disorders
Perceptual Disorders
Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy 1
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
Education 1 2
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POSTGRADUATE GUIDE | 2020/2021 29Critical thinking, debating and
creative problem-solving are taught
in the humanities. This kind of critical
orientation allows students to explore
the complex human-to-human relations
and the human to robotic relations that
we are already encountering and that
will become ever more common.FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
31FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
The Faculty of Humanities links the arts, social and natural sciences, law, and
management to allow you to creatively and critically engage in your chosen field.
Learn from leading academics and collaborate on research with scholars in Africa, Asia,
Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
Explore Johannesburg’s dynamic political, social, economic, and cultural links to Africa
and the world, and become part of a diverse, stimulating community of multicultural,
multidisciplinary researchers.
Choose from vocationally oriented programmes that prepare you with the theoretical
and practical knowledge and skills to pursue a specific career, or strengthen your
research and analytical skills to unlock a range of career opportunities.
RESEARCH INSTITUTES AND UNITS
Our thriving research entities add to our vibrant culture and have a significant
impact on our research into issues confronting South Africa and the world.
They include:
The Society, Work and The African Centre for Migration
Development Institute (SWOP) and Society (ACMS)
The Wits Institute for Social and The Learning, Information,
Economic Research (WiSER) Networking, Knowledge Centre
The Researching Education and (LINK)
Labour Centre (REAL) The History Research Group (HRG)
The Wits Centre for Diversity The Health Communication
Studies (WiCDS) Research Unit (HCRU)
The Wits Centre for Ethics (WiCE) The African Centre for the Study
The Centre for Indian Studies in of the United States
Africa (CISA)
Wits is ranked 1st in Africa in the area of Art and Humanities in the latest
Times Higher Education rankings
The Faculty has 7 research chairs, 4 A-rated researchers and 23 B-rated researchers.YEARS YEARS
PROGRAMMES ON OFFER PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
time
time
time
time
part
part
full
full
Master of Arts by coursework and Master of Arts in Speech Pathology
1 2 1 2
research report by dissertation
Master of Arts in Audiology by coursework Master of Arts in Translation by dissertation
and research report 1 2
Master of Arts in Dramatic Art by dissertation 2 3
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology 3
Master of Arts in Fine Arts by dissertation 1
Master of Arts in Community-based Counselling
Psychology by coursework and research report 2 Master of Arts in Heritage by dissertation 1 2
Master of Arts in Speech Pathology Master of Music by dissertation 2 3
by coursework and research report 1 2
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts 1 2
Master of Arts in Translation by coursework and
research report 1 2 Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and
Interpreting 1 2
Master of Arts in Fine Arts by coursework and
research report 1 2 Master of Education in Educational Psychology
by coursework and research report 2
Master of Arts in Heritage by coursework and
research report 1 2 EDUCATION
Master of Music by coursework and Doctor of Philosophy 2 4
research report 1 2
Master of Education by coursework and
research report 1 2
Master of Arts in Occupational Social Work by
coursework and research report 1 2
Bachelor of Education with Honours 1 2
Master of Arts in ICT Policy & Regulation 1 2 Master of Education by dissertation 1 2
Doctor of Philosophy 2 4 Postgraduate Diploma in Education in the
field of Higher Education 1 2
Bachelor of Arts Honours 1 2
Bachelor of Arts Joint Honours Postgraduate Certificate in Education
1 2 1 2
in the field of South African Sign Languages
Bachelor of Arts Honours in South African
Sign Language 1 2
Bachelor of Arts Honours in the field Ms Madile Moeketsi
of Psychology (part-time) 1 2
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Master of Arts by dissertation 1 2 madile.moeketsi@wits.ac.za
Master of Arts in Audiology by dissertation 1 2 http://www.wits.ac.za/humanities/
Master of Arts in Social Work by dissertation 1 2
POSTGRADUATE GUIDE | 2020/2021 33HUMANITIES GRADUATE Writing retreats: Training in
CENTRE scholarly writing, presentation,
and publication
Get all the information you need about
student life, academic requirements, Learn the mechanics and techniques of
funding opportunities, and scholarly research proposal writing, conference
events from the Humanities Graduate abstract preparation and submission,
Centre. Open late and on weekends, the and the effective presentation of
Centre is the hub of intellectual and social research results, at a number of on- and
life for humanities and social science off-campus writing retreats, conferences,
students. and seminars.
Postgraduate training in The scholarly vocation:
research methods Preparing PhDs for an academic
Attend methods workshops – facilitated career
by expert scholars – to help with the Attend Postdoctoral Fellowships or Post
development of your research proposal, PhD Submission Fellowships for financial
data collection and analysis, and the and intellectual support before submitting
write-up and presentation of results for thesis chapters to peer-reviewed
publication in academic journals. publications.
Conversations in social and THInK (Transforming
cultural theory the Humanities through
Get a grip on the terms and concepts Interdisciplinary Knowledge):
that are integral to contemporary theory Towards a new generation of
and research in humanities and social African scholars
sciences, at a number of seminars and This interdisciplinary doctoral studies
colloquia in critical social and cultural programme provides support to African
theory. postgrads – and especially exceptional
black doctoral fellows. Preference is given
Postgraduate student- to those pursuing a career in teaching
initiated research and learning scholars in the African academy and
collectives whose research explores interdisciplinary
Access the space and financial resources terrain in unusual and imaginative ways.
to initiate your own independent
explorations in theory, creative work, and Humanities Graduate Centre
policy-oriented research. lerato.podile@wits.ac.za
gradcentre.humanities@wits.ac.za
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OUT MORE
http://www.wits.ac.za/humanities/
faculites/services/centreSCHOOL OF SOCIAL Labour Policy and Globalisation WITS SCHOOL OF
SCIENCES Migration and Displacement EDUCATION
The School of Social Sciences (SOSS) Organisational and Institutional
strives to understand all aspects of Studies The Wits School of Education (WSOE)
society in order to improve livelihoods. offers one of the highest quality
Philosophy postgraduate programmes in education
With research and teaching at its
core, SOSS also plays a critical role Political Studies studies in South Africa. Join a thriving
in facilitating public debates on policy Sociology local and international community
formulation and implementation. and benefit from expert tuition and
Research Centres and Chairs: supervision.
SOSS is committed to:
African Centre for Migration and First Rand Foundation Mathematics
Imparting critical and usable skills
Society Education Chair
through excellent teaching methods
Centre for African International SA Numeracy Chair
Promoting research that broadens
Relations UNESCO Chair in Teacher Education
knowledge
Global Labour University for Diversity and Development
Deepening engagement within the
disciplines to create interdisciplinary History Workshop The WSOE offers postgraduate research
synergies NRF Chair in Local Histories and degrees in key areas, including:
Promoting partnerships with Present Realities Curriculum, pedagogy and assessment
international institutions, particularly NRF Chair in Critical Diversity
Educational leadership and policy studies
across Africa Studies
NRF Chair on Mobility and the Science and mathematics education
Positioning itself at the centre of
public debates and dialogue that Politics of Difference Languages and literacy education
foster societal understanding and Wits Centre for Ethics Higher education
contribute to knowledge that informs Wits Centre for Diversity Studies
public policy Human rights education
(WiCDS)
Inclusive education
Disciplines:
Anthropology Deaf education
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Demography and Population Studies OUT MORE Educational technology education
Development Studies http://www.wits.ac.za/socialsciences/ Labour market rural education
History
International Relations FIND
Labour and Economic Sociology OUT MORE
https://www.wits.ac.za/education/
POSTGRADUATE GUIDE | 2020/2021 35SCHOOL OF HUMAN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(SHCD)
Choose from a range of professional postgraduate degree programmes in clinical
psychology, community-based counselling, organisational and educational
psychology, speech pathology and audiology, and social work.
Research design Race, racialisation
Our research programmes include: and racism
Narrative theory and methodologies Gender and sexualities
Organisational change and Health communication
development
Rural health and development
Quantitative and qualitative
Social justice and social protection
methodologies
Migration and mobility
Violence and trauma
Spirituality and healthcare
Health psychology
Social development
Employee health and wellness
programmes Social policy
Psychoanalytic theories and therapies LGBTI studies
Cognitive neuroscience Learning-teaching and transformation
Psychosocial studies Women’s studies
Language and thought Critical childhood studies
Mothering and infant health Occupational social work
Employment equity and transformation
Child protection (policy and practice)
Apartheid studies
Disability studies
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OUT MORE
Youth identities
https://www.wits.ac.za/shcd/WITS SCHOOL OF ARTS
Choose from a range of disciplines, including:
Digital Heritage
Art Studies
Learn the art and endless possibilities of Master a range of practical skills that form
animation through seminars, viewings, and the core of Heritage Studies and Arts and
workshops. Hone your skills on Softimage Culture Management and participate in
XSI, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop; debates around policy and conceptual
learn how to design, model, light, and issues. Leverage our relationships
animate 3D characters; and develop strong with museums and archives in the City
production management skills. of Johannesburg, art networks and
Past students work at highly regarded and organisations, and other Wits departments.
cutting-edge animation studios in
South Africa.
Film and Theatre and
Television Performance
Wits Film and Television produces The Theatre and Performance programme
trailblazing filmmakers who challenge and aims to produce informed and critically
redefine filmmaking processes. Through aware practitioners and consumers of the
our established filmmaking programmes, arts, who are conscious of their cultural
you’ll develop conceptual creativity, and social environment. It draws on
intellectual rigour, and strong practical diverse surroundings, a committed staff of
filmmaking capabilities. artist-scholars, and a dynamic student body
MA offered by dissertation or by creative to promote creative and socially productive
work and dissertation. engagement through a range of degree
programmes.
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