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When can I register?

The following qualifications have different registration dates:

• All qualifications in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (excluding Computing qualifications)
• Doctor of Philosophy (90040)- SET option
• Master of Science in Nature Conservation (Full Dissertation) (98022)
• Qualifications in the Department of Decision Sciences (Quantitative Management & Operations Research)

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Time limits for this degree

All master’s and doctoral qualifications are structured over a defined period. Refer to sections 4.12 and 4.13 in the Procedures for Masters and Doctoral degrees.

• Coursework master’s degree: A student registered for a 180-credit structured coursework master’s degree must complete the study program within three years. A student may make an application to the Registrar for one additional year of study. The Registrar will consult with the Executive Dean of the College in which the student is registered.
• Research master’s degree: A student registered for a 180-credit structured research master’s degree must complete the study program within three years. A student may make an application to the Registrar for one additional year of study. The Registrar will consult with the Executive Dean of the College in which the student is registered.
• Doctoral degree: A student registered for a research doctoral program must complete the study program within six years. A student may make an application to the Registrar for one additional year of study who will only consider the application if it is recommended by the Executive Dean of the College in which the student is registered.

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Online registration guidelines

Unisa’s online registration process is quick and simple. Follow these steps to ensure that your registration is submitted successfully.

1. Enter your student number in the block provided and follow the links. Unisa Online Degrees
2. Check your contact details on the screen and change any details that are incorrect.
3. Enter the module(s) for which you want to register. Ensure that you meet all the prerequisites and co-requisites for the module(s) you have selected. Also, ensure that you have correctly entered the module code(s).
4. If you select structured / coursework master’s degree modules, please check Unisa provisional examination timetable to ensure that there are no examination date clashes.
5. If you submit your registration without payment, your registration will not be finalized until the university has received the minimum registration fee within the relevant registration period (you will only be registered once Unisa has received your study fees). The fee information / minimum amount payable relevant to your qualification will be displayed once you have completed your online registration process.

Please note:

• If you receive an error message during the registration process, please click on the “submit to advisor” button.
• Your registration will only be finalized once Unisa has received your study fees. All fees must be paid by the relevant closing date for registration.
• Incorrect registrations will be amended in compliance with college/qualification rules. Unisa Online Degrees

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