UNISA - Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics - Admissions

University of South Africa – Doctor of Philosophy Applied Mathematics – Admissions

Admission requirements

-An appropriate master’s degree in Applied Mathematics with an average of 60% or an equivalent with an average of 60%.

-Applicants must first contact the relevant academic department and the potential supervisor.

-Topics and supervisors appear in the CSET M&D admissions policy document.

-Acceptance is based on viability of the intended research and available supervisory capacity.

-Competitive positions are filled on the basis of an approved selection procedure aligned with Unisa’s policies on equality and diversity.

-Applicants need to demonstrate adequate mastery of academic English (TOEFL minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test or a minimum score of 570 for the paper-based test or completion of prior degrees at a university where English is the prime language of instruction).

-Adequate exposure to appropriate research methods and methodologies in previous qualifications is required.

-Residency requirements apply for applicants who need to do laboratory work.

-Foreign applicants need to submit SAQA evaluation of their qualifications (South African NQF level 9 qualification equivalent is required).

-Applicants with degree structures that are different from South African degrees or with applicable experience that may be relevant for admission will be required to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Doctoral degree

-A doctoral degree will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.

-Coursework may be required as preparation or value addition to the research, but does not contribute to the credit value of the qualification.

-The defining characteristic of this qualification is that you will be required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of the discipline or field. This work must be of a quality to satisfy peer review and merit publication.

Research outline

-You are required to submit a detailed research outline for each master’s and doctoral qualification for which you apply.

-No application submitted without a detailed research outline will be considered.

Although this research outline may differ for each qualification or academic department, the basic information required is as follows:

Title
Summary of topic
Short literature review
Expected contribution of the study
Methodology to be followed
Availability of the data
List of references
Reasons why you are interested in the topic

WARNING: Plagiarism of any form is unacceptable.

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