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Applications are now closed for 2027
Applications are now closed for 2027. The programmes listed below are still open and are the only programmes accepting applications. Please check your faculty below before applying.
- 2701 – BA Honours (Part-Time)
- 2731 – BA Honours (Full-Time)
- 2801 – MA
- 2807 – MA (Creative Writing)
- 2808 – MA (Structured)
- 2827 – Postgraduate Diploma in Language Practice
- 2829 – Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies
- 2848 – MLIS (Structured)
- 2951 – PhD
- 8028 – Higher Cert in Sport Performance and Recreation Management
- 8849 – Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Studies
- 8851 – MA Child and Family Studies (Research)
- 8784 – MSc Nutrition
- 8118 – MSc Occupational Therapy
- 8218 – MSc Physiotherapy (Thesis)
- 8030 – Postgraduate Diploma in Interprofessional Education in Health
- 8787 – Master of Health Data Analytics
- 8950 – PhD (Child & Family Studies)
- 8950 – PhD (Child & Family Studies - Part-Time)
- 8950 – PhD – Child and Family Studies and Social Work streams
- 8950 – PhD (Social Work)
- 8950 – PhD (Social Work - Part-Time)
- 5333 – Postgraduate Diploma in Dentistry (PGD)
- 5800 – MSc Dentistry (Thesis)
- 5901 – PhD
No programmes are currently open in this faculty.
No programmes are currently open in this faculty.
- 7702 – PG Dipl (Fintech Law and Regulation) (F/T)
- 7703 – PG Dipl (Fintech Law and Regulation) (P/T)
- 7701 – Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law
- 7711 – Postgraduate Diploma in Public Law
- 7712 – PG Dipl (Environmental Law and Management) (F/T)
- 7713 – PG Dipl (Environmental Law and Management) (P/T)
- 7714 – Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Law
- 7715 – Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Law
- 7716 – Postgraduate Diploma in Transnational Criminal Justice (FT)
- 7717 – Postgraduate Diploma in Transnational Criminal Justice (PT)
- 7721 – Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Law (FT)
- 7722 – Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Law (PT)
- 7831 – Master of Laws in Legal Pluralism & Family Law (Full Thesis)
- 7832 – Master of Laws in Legal Pluralism & Family Law (Structured)
- 3081 – MSc Physical Science
- 3085 – MSc Environmental & Water Science
- 3089 – MSc Nanoscience
- 3093 – MSc Compt Finance
- 3181 – MSc Pharmaceutical Science
- 3185 – MSc Biotechnology
- 3819 – MSc Medical Bioscience
- 3823 – MSc Chemical Science
- 3824 – MSc Biodiversity & Conservation Biology
- 3838 – MSc Statistical Science
- 3848 – MSc Computer Science
- 3849 – MSc Mathematical Science
- 3851 – MPharm
- 3852 – Master of Clinical Pharmacy
- 3859 – MSc Pharmacy Administration
- 3891 – MSc Applied Geology
- 3895 – MSc Bioinformatics
- 3921 – MPhil Population Studies
- 3951 – DPharm
- 3961 – PhD
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- Applicants under 18 must submit a signed consent form. If parents are unavailable, a legal guardian or responsible adult must sign. Upload by 30 September 2026 via the (download)
- Certified copy of NSC Certificate or Senior Certificate
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- Affidavit explaining post-matric activities
- Proof of upgraded National Senior Certificate results (if applicable)
- Applications require a National Senior Certificate (NSC)
- A Statement of Results cannot be used for final application

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- Certificate of good conduct
- Official Academic Transcript
- Module descriptors
• Applications require a National Senior Certificate (NSC)
• A Statement of Results cannot be used for final application

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- Official transcripts & degree certificates
- SAQA Evaluation (international)
- CV, motivation letter, research intention
- Final school results to USAf for evaluation
- USAf confirmation letter
- Certified passport copy
- SAQA evaluation certificate
- Certified passport copy
- Letter of motivation to be considered for readmission
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Definition of Terms
Full-time student: Attends university for day classes.
Part-time student: Attends after-hours tuition.
Undergraduate (UG): Studying for first degree.
Postgraduate (PG): Further study after a degree.
First-time entering: First registration at this level.
Entering student: Previously registered elsewhere, now new qualification.
Transfer student: From another institution.
Affiliate/Occasional: Non-credit study or not pursuing a qualification.
Matriculant: Passed final school-leaving examination.
Post-Matriculant: Already sat NSC examinations.
Bachelor’s Pass: Allows application for degree programmes.
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Critical Information
- OSwD: Complete the disability section in the online application for support. Contact OSWD at: +27 21 959 4170 | oswd@uwc.ac.za.
- Programme Availability: Limited spaces; admission is competitive and not guaranteed.
- Update Contact Details: Notify the UWC Contact Centre of any changes at +27 21 959 3900/01 | Email: admissions@uwc.ac.za Office Hours: 09h00–16h00 (Mon–Fri, excl. public holidays).
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