Programme: PhD Library Science

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Code Faculty
12264006 Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 2 years Total credits: 360 NQF level:  10
Contact:
Prof AL Dick
[email protected]
+27 (0)124202294

Admission requirements

  • An MIS (Information Science/Multimedia/Publishing), or an equivalent master’s degree; or an MA (Development Communication) or an equivalent master’s degree.
  • The departmental Postgraduate Committee reserves the right to make a thorough assessment of the applicant's academic transcript and to decide if the applicant is suitable for postgraduate studies. An applicant also needs to identify a research focus area/field and a potential supervisor within the department and submit an abstract on proposed research ideas of approximately 800 to 1200 words on the proposed research.

Additional requirements

Consult G Regulations G.42 to G.54.


The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

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