STUDYING PART-TIME IN 2015

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1 ifelong earning STUDYING PART-TIME IN 2015 life is a le n r a ing journey a place of quality, a place to grow, from hope to action through knowledge

2 This prospectus has been produced by the Division for Lifelong Learning. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information is correct at the time of going to press, the university or its sub-contractors cannot be held liable for errors or consequences arising from these. Yours comments and suggestions for improvements are welcome. Division for Lifelong Learning University of the Western Cape Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535 life is a le n r a ing journey Director: Professor Shirley Walters Tel: Fax: lifelong@uwc.ac.za 'lifelong learning' Revision: Dr Mark Abrahams Produced by Adprint

3 Welcome to the University of the Western Cape UWC is committed to lifelong learning, both as a philosophy and practice. This is in response to the fact that more and more people have the desire and the need to work while studying throughout their lives, not least because knowledge and skill become obsolete at an incredible rate. We understand that this is not an easy thing to accomplish and UWC is keen to support such students by striving to be flexible and relevant in the way in which we present our services. UWC is continually expanding the range of ways that students can access learning through the university. In addition to under- and postgraduate and continuing education programmes, more areas of study are being offered through technologysupported courses. UWC will support your endeavours. You need to manage your time carefully, to juggle the demands of family, work, study and have the dedication to succeed. You also need strong family and workplace support. The reward is worth the effort, and the university is here to help you succeed. 1

4 Contents Division for Lifelong Learning 3 Frequently asked questions, including: 4 # How does UWC give access to studying part-time? 5 # Flexible access admissions (including RPL)? 7 # Application deadlines and fees? 11 # Application and registration? 12 # Costs of studying? 13 Undergraduate and postgraduate part-time studies 14 # Undergraduate part-time studies; admissions criteria 16 # Undergraduate part-time studies; listed alphabetically 18 Lifelong Learning awards 24 Continuing Education part-time studies 26 # Continuing Education part-time studies; listed alphabetically 29 # Continuing Education by units 39 Postgraduate part-time studies 42 # Postgraduate part-time studies; listed alphabetically 43 UWC student support and facilities 54 Why UWC is your university of choice 63 UWC - the campus map; inside back cover 2

5 Division for Lifelong Learning (DLL) - Life is a Learning Journey DLL was established in 1999 to assist with UWC's on-going development of more flexible, convenient and socially relevant learning options, and to improve the facilities for all part-time students. At least 90% of our part-time students juggle work and studies. Lifelong Learning enables students to learn at different times, in different ways, for different purposes, at various stages of their lives and careers and to gain full accreditation for their efforts. The major pressures on time and money that full-time study requires are minimised through shorter periods of study and staggered payments. Thus studying part-time is one of the fastest-growing sectors of student admissions to tertiary education institutions in South Africa and the world. 3

6 FAQ s. What is meant by studying part-time? Frequenty asked questions about studying part-time What is meant by studying part-time? You can take longer to complete your qualifications. You will be able to choose the number of modules you can manage in consultation with the faculty. Payments are spread over a period of fixed amounts. When can I study part-time? You can study during the day with full-time students, committing to fewer modules, or after-hours which includes evenings, weekends or block sessions, in consultation with the faculty. Are all UWC programmes offered after hours? No. Most programmes are offered from 08h00 to 16h30 during week days. Consult the UWC Faculty Calendars on homepage and click on 'download. 4

7 FAQ s. How does UWC give access to studying part-time? UWC offers flexible access to studying part-time UWC is an adult-friendly university, continually expanding the range of ways that students can access learning through part-time studies at flexible times. This prospectus gives an overview of part-time programmes offered at UWC: # Undergraduate programmes # Continuing Education (CE) courses # Postgraduate programmes UWC is expanding on-line learning through technology-assisted learning. The university is receptive to negotiating career development and specialised courses. Visit 5

8 FAQ s. Length of studies? Admission requirements? How do I know what programme to choose? # # # What is your goal? Do you want a full qualification, a short course, other? What are your interests and abilities? What time do you have available? How long are the study programmes? UWC offers a variety of qualifications including certificates, diplomas and degrees part-time. Studying part-time will usually take longer than full-time studies. Students decide on their course load based on their other commitments and in consultation with faculty staff. Are part-time and full-time admission requirements the same? There are several possibilities. The conventional admission requirement for all first degree studies is a National Senior Certificate (2008), also known as Matriculation Exemption. However, subject to the discretionary approval of Senate, the university may waive the requirement of full exemption and admit a student with a School Leaving Certificate or even without a School Leaving Certificate if the applicant has relevant prior learning. 6

9 FAQ s. What is flexible access admissions? UWC has a flexible admissions system, and equitable selection procedures. These ensure that students from all sectors of the community have a fair chance to gain access to university. The following options are available: Senate Discretionary (SD) admission The usual requirement for admission to the university is a National Senior Certificate (2008) or matriculation with exemption. If you have a matric without exemption you can be assessed by the university to determine your potential to succeed and, based on these results, gain the discretionary approval of Senate to be admitted. Some courses require good symbols in certain matric subjects; contact the faculty of choice for information. Age exemption admission Potential students who have a National Senior Certificate and who will be 23 years or older during their first year of study, may qualify for admission to the university provided they adhere to certain conditions. Consult the Admissions Office for more details: Learners over 45 years of age can be admitted to the university without any formal entry requirements but we strongly advise the Portfolio Development Course for most applicants. Contact the Division for Lifelong Learning: for advice. 7

10 FAQ s. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? How does RPL provide access to students without a Matric Certificate? The University Senate will consider granting access to students older than 23 without a Senior Certificate, but with relevant work experience or prior learning if the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) application procedures have been followed. Do I have access with a Senior Certificate but no Matriculation Exemption? You may qualify for age exemption if you turn 23 before or during the first year of study. These are specified in the University Calendar. Please enquire at the Admissions Office. How does RPL relate to age exemption? Candidates who turn 45 before or during the first year of study may apply for full exemption and gain access without going through the formal RPL procedures. There is an administrative fee. 8

11 FAQ s. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Students who do not have formal qualifications to enter university, but are 23 years of age or older, can apply for admission by: # # writing tests of academic readiness, or attending a Portfolio Development Course. The academic readiness tests are written in October. The Portfolio Development Course is offered after hours over nine weeks. It involves attending five contact sessions and two mentoring sessions as candidates prepare their learning portfolio. The successful portfolio presents evidence that the student has attained the level required for entry although, in some cases, an additional entrance test may be prescribed, offered during May to September. Contact: Ruby Damba Division for Lifelong Learning: or lifelong@uwc.ac.za for advice. Visit our website: [click on the following links: Division for Lifelong Learning, 'access', 'RPL ] 9

12 FAQ s. Access? Choice of programme? Application? The following pages guide you through the application and registration process. How do I choose my programme or course? Identify your own abilities and interests, and match those to your long-term goals. Then consult this prospectus, visit the UWC website and contact the faculty offering the programme of your choice. How do I get more detailed information about studying part-time? The UWC faculties have in-depth knowledge about programmes on offer, entry requirements, subject choices, course content, course duration, costs and financial aid. Find the applicable contact details using the contents page. How do I submit my 2015 application? The preferred application is online which is open 24 hours a day. If you do not meet the entry requirements, contact the faculties to find out if you qualify for access through: age exemption, Senate Discretionary (SD) access or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). 10

13 FAQ s. Access? Application deadlines & fees? What are the application deadlines? What are the application fees? # # # Undergraduates: closing date 30 September Application fee R100. Postgraduates: closing date 30 October Application fee R applications opened in May 2014 apply immediately. Please note: Foreign applicants must pay the foreign equivalent of the application fee plus bank charges. Application fees are non-refundable. What do I need to complete my application? # # # ID or passport number and matric results or results of an equivalent qualification. If you do not have an exemption, tick the Senate Discretionary admission box. If you do not have a matric or equivalent qualification, tick the RPL box. How can I check my application status? The Call Centre at will give you your status. Have your application number available as reference. 11

14 FAQ s. Application and registration? How will I know whether my application is successful? If your application is successful you will get an official acceptance letter from the university, issued by the Department of Student Administration. When can I register? Registration starts in the second week of January You can register once you have received the official university acceptance letter. What must I bring to successfully complete my registration? # # # # The official university acceptance letter. A certified copy of your National Senior Certificate (2008) or the Official Advice / Statement of Results issued by your Provincial Education authority. This does not apply to RPL candidates. Your Identity Document or a certified copy of it. The registration fee and the first instalment of your course fees or proof of payment into the UWC bank account. 12

15 FAQ s. Costs of studying? How much does it cost to study? Fees for part-time students are calculated according to the number of modules chosen. Consult the UWC fees booklet available towards the end of the year at the Student Accounts Department: Alternatively open and click on 'prospective students' and then 'fees'. Registration payment An initial payment of R3 900 for all students is payable on registration. On average part-time students pay 75% of the full-time fee. Part-time fees are calculated according to the number of modules. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to pay an additional R410 for the Matriculation Exemption application. 13

16 Undergraduate and postgraduate studies What does the term 'undergraduate' mean? The term 'undergraduate' refers to students who are studying for a first degree. What does the term 'postgraduate' mean? The term 'postgraduate' refers to students who have completed their first degree and are studying towards a higher qualification such as a master's degree. Undergraduate and postgraduate part-time studies Part-time students can study during the day or after hours. The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has seven faculties or general fields of academic study and research. Within these faculties, the departments, schools, institutions and units focus the study area further. All offer a wealth of degree, diploma and certificate courses to part-time students. All courses are fully accredited. This prospectus lists after-hours part-time courses by faculty and gives you the contact person and number information. For detailed online information, go to click on 'download' on the top tool bar and browse. Single modules are possible in some faculties; however these may not receive study credits. 14

17 Comparative duration of undergraduate and postgraduate studies Comparative duration of under- and postgraduate qualifications at UWC Level Qualifications Duration full-time Undergraduate Continuing Education courses Less than 1 year Less than 1 year (block periods) Certificates Diplomas 1-2 years 2-3 years Degrees 3-4 years 4-5 years Postgraduate Continuing Education courses Less than 1 year Less than 1 year Certificates Diplomas 1-2 years 2-3 years Degrees Honours 1-2 years 2-3 years Masters PhD 1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years Duration part-time 2-3 years 3-4 years 2-4 years 2-5 years 15

18 Undergraduate admissions criteria Undergraduate admissions criteria for first-time students in 2015 The usual requirements for admission to the University are the National Senior Certificate (2008 and beyond) or Matriculation Exemption (prior to 2008). The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an achievement rating of 4 (Adequate achievement, 50-59%) or more in four subjects chosen from the recognised 20-credit NSC subjects known as the 'designated subject list'. For those students who do not meet these requirements, there are other options (see pages 7-9: Flexible access admissions). Not all undergraduate qualifications can be studied after hours. The undergraduate degree courses in the Community and Health Sciences, Dentistry, Law, and Sciences faculties are only offered during the day. Part-time students may attend day slots if their work commitment allows it. Some courses are offered during weekends and in blocks at negotiated times. Some are web-based and can be accessed from off campus. Most postgraduate qualifications can be studied full-time or part-time. 16

19 Undergraduate admissions criteria NSC Levels UWC Points Level Percentage Points for English* Points for Math or Math Literacy Points for Life Orientation Points for each other subject % % % % % % % % less than 20% * 'English' refers to either English home language or English first additional language, not second additional language. 17

20 Undergraduate studies - Faculty of Arts Faculty of Arts Undergraduate part-time programmes offered after hours Programmes B.LIS Library and Information Science First year only is offered after hours B.TH Theology Admission requirements Matric prior to 2008 Matric exemption or alternative assessment National Senior Certificate (2008 onwards) Contact faculty office for requirements 18

21 Undergraduate studies - Faculty of Arts UWC point system Language requirements: English at level 4 (home or first additional language); Another language at level 3 (home or first additional language) Math or Math Literacy at level 3. One of the following at level 3: History, geography, religious studies, physical science, life sciences, German, French, Latin. If you do not qualify according to the above listing, but qualify in terms of the National Senior Certificate criteria endorsed for degree study, your application will be considered. Career options B.LIS gives opportunities, for example, librarian, information officer. B.TH gives opportunities, for example, minister of religion, pastoral counsellor or community worker. Other part-time study listings: Faculty of Arts postgraduate qualifications: page 43 Continuing Education courses: page 29 Contact: Collette Schroeder

22 Undergraduate studies - Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences Programmes Undergraduate part-time programmesw offered after hours. BAdmin Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences BCom (general) BCom: Other specialized streams available after first year of enrolment: Human Resources Economics Investments Finance Information Systems Management Admission requirements Matric prior to 2008 Programmes: BAdmin Matric exemption (50% aggregate) age or conditional exemption. BCom general (50% aggregate) age or conditional exemption. BCom part-time Matric exemption (50% aggregate) age or conditional exemption. 20

23 Undergraduate studies - Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences National Senior Certificate (2008 onwards) UWC point system Language requirements: English level 4 (home or first additional language); Another language at level 3 (home or first additional language). Programmes: BAdmin: Math level 3 or Math Literacy level 5. BCom (part-time): Math at level 4. BCom general (3 year stream). Career options For example, public service administrator, bookkeeper, auditor, manager, economist, financial accountant, broker, fund raiser, personnel manager, industrial psychologist, trade unionist, marketing manager, purchasing production/financial manager, financial consultant. Postgraduate qualifications in the EMS faculty accessible through part-time study: page 47 Continuing Education courses offered by the EMS faculty: page 34 Contact: Gezani Hobyani

24 Undergraduate studies - Faculty of Education Programmes Admission requirements Career options Faculty of Education Undergraduate part-time programmes offered after hours. Qualifications of the Centre for Adult and Continuing Education (CACE) Higher Certificate in Education, Training and Development: Adult Learning. Higher Diploma in Education, Training and Development: Workplace Learning. Matric prior to 2008 Matric exemption. Conditional / no exemption - Admission tests / interview. Certain additional requirements must be met for students who obtained a Senior Certificate (SC) before For example adult educator, lecturer, community worker / educator, training coordinator, educational researcher. Postgraduate qualifications in the Education faculty accessible through part-time study, page 48. Contact: Suheihmah Towfie

25 Undergraduate studies - Faculty of Law Programmes Admission requirements Career options Faculty of Law Undergraduate part-time programmes offered after hours. Certificate in Forensic Examination National Senior Certificate (2008 onwards) Plus three years work experience. For example Internal, external and forensic auditors, public prosecutors, bank officials, other managers with financial responsibility. Postgraduate qualifications in the Law faculty accessible through part-time study: page 50 Contact: Rohan Meyer Faculties offering part-time studies only for postgraduate or Continuing Education Community & Health Sciences: pages 44 and 30 Dentistry: page 46 Natural Sciences: page 51 23

26 Division for Lifelong Learning: the Lifelong Learning Awards The Lifelong Learning Awards are presented each year to inspirational students who have entered via alternative access, are older or part-time students. An award is also given to a deserving unit on campus which supports the lifelong learning mission. The awards demonstrate UWC's on-going commitment to making lifelong learning a reality for thousands of people who would not otherwise be able to access higher education. Previous award winners Hawa Bebe Sattar 2010: B. Com Bettie Damon 2010: LLB Martin Goodman Ngcine 2011: Diploma in Adult Education Dawn Bosman 2007/2009: BA Honours Gender Studies Geraldine Hendricks 2007: B.Education 24

27 Division for Lifelong Learning: the Lifelong Learning Awards High achievers and role-models are awarded the Lifelong Learning Awards annually. Calls for nominations are advertised on the campus, the website and through s. Three members of the Senate Lifelong Learning Committee (SLLC) short-list the candidates. They make recommendations to the Rector, who makes the final decisions. The Lifelong Learning Awards are presented by the Vice-Chancellor during the Graduation Ceremony. The Division for Lifelong Learning (DLL) acts as the secretariat for the awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of students: # Lifelong Learners Award for achievement through part-time study # Lifelong Learners Award for achievement through alternative access # Senior Lifelong Learning Award for achievement by students older than 50 years # Lifelong Learning Group Award for a significant contribution to UWC's Lifelong Learning Mission. Contact: Tania Oppel

28 Continuing Education Continuing Education (CE) courses have a broad scope. They provide on-going professional training in the corporate and government sectors, specific needs courses for community-based organisations, individual courses aimed at giving access to currently employed or unemployed people always with the aim of developing the knowledge and skills required to participate effectively in society and in the changing economy. Continuing Education courses can be arranged during the year at various venues. Some are credit-bearing against existing qualifications. Others are non-credit-bearing or may carry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points if accredited by a professional association. The University welcomes partnerships with the public and private sector with the aim of creating customised learning programmes that benefit organisations and individuals whilst enhancing motivation and productivity. The Policy for Quality Assurance was approved in 2006 to ensure quality procedures and practices at UWC and a register of Continuing Education courses of eight hours or longer. 26

29 Continuing Education A variety of Continuing Education courses # The School of Public Health and School of Nursing have a wide range of CPD courses for professionals in the healthcare sector. # The School of Government offers a range of executive middle management and secretarial courses for employees in local, provincial and national government including the parliamentary staff. # The School of Business and Finance offers a wide selection of businessrelated courses. # The Human Resources Department coordinates Continuing Education courses for UWC staff. Other departments and units offering Continuing Education courses include: Centre for Innovative Educational and Communication Technologies, Community Engagement, Economics, Division for Lifelong Learning, Fair Share, HIV/AIDS Programme, Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence for Sports Science and Development (ICESSD), Library & Information Science, Religion and Theology, Science Learning Centre for Africa, Statistics Department. 27

30 Julius Nyerere ( ) The purpose of education is liberation of people from the restraints and limitations of ignorance and dependency. Education has to increase people's physical and mental freedom to increase their control over themselves, their own lives and the environment in which they live. Professor Brian O' Connell Rector & Vice-Chancellor The Vice- Chancellor and the Division for Lifelong Learning (DLL) jointly host the annual Julius Nyerere lecture 28

31 Continuing Education: Faculty of Arts Department of Library and Information Science # Collection Development # Introduction to Children's & Youth Literature # School Library Assistants' Course: Equal Education Youth Library Development Project Contact Sonia Stroud: sstroud@uwc.ac.za Department of Religion and Theology # Programme for Lay Theological Education # Christian Ministry # Ethics # Hermeneutics # Theological Studies Contact: Heather Griffiths , Fax hgriffiths@uwc.ac.za 29

32 Continuing Education: Faculty of Community & Health Sciences School of Public Health # Alcohol problems: Developing multi-faceted programmes for communities # Community involvement in health # Computerised district information systems: An intermediate course # Computerised district information systems: An advanced course # Counselling behaviour change: Using motivational interviewing # Current thinking and practice in health promotion # Epidemiology and control of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in the era of antiretrovirals # Epidemiology and control of non-communicable disease # Globalisation and health: Key aspects for policy makers, managers and practitioners # Health management 30

33 Continuing Education: Faculty of Community & Health Sciences School of Public Health (continued) # Health promoting schools: Putting vision into practice # Health promoting settings: A partnership approach to health promotion # Information systems for human resources for health # Monitoring and evaluation of health and development programmes # Qualitative research methods # Quantitative research methods # Survey methods for health research # Understanding and analysing health policy # Using geographical information systems for analysing and mapping healthcare issues # Using information for effective management: An intermediate course Contact Bridget Basson /2536 bbasson@uwc.ac.za Tabisa Nomnganga tnomnganga@uwc.ac.za 31

34 Continuing Education: Faculty of Community & Health Sciences School of Nursing # Curriculum development for health professional education Experimental Epidemiology C clinical and field trials # Management of HIV & TB and ARV Therapy in primary health care # Manual lymph drainage and complete decongestive therapy course # Preceptorship training for nurses # Teaching, learning and assessment methods for health professionals # Theoretical foundations for health professional education Contact Ryan Carelse rcarelse@uwc.ac.za Department of Sport Recreation & Exercise Science # Sport, culture and development Contact John Edas jedas@uwc.ac.za 32

35 Continuing Education: Faculty of Community & Health Sciences Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence for Sports Science and Development (ICESSD) (formerly Social Transformation and Peace Programme) # Conflict transformation # Conflict transformation and interventions # Facilitating mediation skills # Life skills and community peace building # Leadership and transformation # Results-based monitoring & evaluation in public & development management # Sport, peace and development # Intro: participatory facilitation technique; needs assessment & evaluation # Advanced: participatory facilitation techniques; evaluation & action-research # Introduction to sport and recreation for community development # Advanced sport and recreation for community development # Introduction to sport, physical activity and recreation in psychosocial and health intervention # Advanced sport, physical activity and recreation in psychosocial and health intervention Contact Anita Fredericks Fax afredericks@uwx.ac.za 33

36 Continuing Education: Faculty of Economic & Management Science Department of Economics # Development economics and policy # International economics and policy # Macroeconomic principles # Macroeconomic theory and policy # Mathematics/Econometrics principles # Public economics and policy Contact Nontembiso Mhlongo Fax nmhlongo@uwc.ac.za Fair Share # Globalisation and its key institutions # Local government # Organisational leadership # Managing information and communication Contact Liezel Faulmann Fax lfaulmann@uwc.ac.za 34

37 Continuing Education: Faculty of Economic & Management Science School of business and finance # Business communication # Business law for small medium enterprises (SMEs) # Economics for managers # Employee management # Employment law # Finance for non-financial managers # Financial management # Introduction to information systems # Leading and managing change # Management accounting # Management skills development # Marketing management # Operations management Contact: Dominica Arendse darendse@uwc.ac.za 35

38 Continuing Education: Faculty of Education Faculty of Education # Accessing the language of learning and teaching using the SIOP model (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Contact: Rhona Wales rwales@uwc.ac.za Further Education and Training Institute # Classroom management in FET colleges # Fundraising: using the logical framework approach # Learning, teaching and assessment # Orientation programme for FET college educators # Vocational education orientation programme Contact: Lydia Boonzaaier Fax lboonzaaier@uwc.ac.za 36

39 Continuing Education: Faculty of Education HIV/AIDS programme # AIDS in the African context # Building AIDS-competent schools # AIDS and education level 1 # AIDS and education level 2 # AIDS and education level 3 # AIDS and education level 4 # Building responses to AIDS in schools and communities # Developing AIDS-competent schools # HIV/AIDS and me # HIV and teaching practice # Reframing the AIDS pandemic # Schools, teachers and teaching in the age of AIDS Contact: Dr Jim Lees Jlees@uwc.ac.za 37

40 Continuing Education: Education and Science Education and Science # Further Education and Training: chemical change # Further Education and Training: chemical systems # Further Education and Training: electricity & magnetism # Further Education and Training: matter & materials # Further Education and Training: mechanics # Further Education and Training: waves, sound & light Contact: Prof Shaheed Hartley shartley@uwc.ac.za Department of Statistics # Demographic analysis of gender issues and reproductive health # Introductory course for the analysis of survey data with SPSS for Windows # Official statistics Contact: Leslie Selbourne lselbourne@uwc.ac.za 38

41 Continuing Education: by Units Centre for Innovative and Communication Technology (CIECT) # Digital inclusion: fundamentals of e-centre Management Contact Caroline Kies /3068 ckies@uwc.ac.za Community Engagement Unit # Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome awareness and prevention # Introduction to substance abuse: overview, definition, scope, attitudes # Professional legal and ethical issues: policy and government Contact: Xena Cupido xcupido@uwc.ac.za Technology Transfer Office # Technology Transfer: from lab to market Contact: Dr Ana Casanuava acasanueva@uwc.ac.za 39

42 Continuing Education: by Units Division for Lifelong Learning # Art and heart of the educator/trainer # Lifelong learning and national qualification frameworks: Leaders for Learning # Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio development course Contact: Tania Oppel Fax lifelong@uwc.ac.za [click on 'lifelong learning'] Graduates through RPL process Front - left to right: Birgit Schreiber (Director: CSSS); Tajjudien Akleker; Geraldine Hendricks Back - left to right: Eleanor Andrews; Patrick Ehlers; Fu'aad (Simphiwe) Lobi; Helvitia Edson; Nafeesa Chafeker 40

43 Hawa Bebe Sattar Creating the reality... we create our own opportunities Ihsah Modak Making it a reality... my dream was to become an educator Colin Barnes Creating new realities... part of my university success can be attributed to the establishment of a study group based on commitment, support and tolerance 41

44 Postgraduate Studies Postgraduate studies are normally further studies in a major subject area or subdiscipline of an undergraduate programme. Some postgraduate programmes are interdisciplinary programmes with particular professional outcomes and have specific requirements. The University of the Western Cape offers honours, masters, doctoral, diploma and certificate programmes at postgraduate level. The conventional admission requirement for postgraduate diplomas or certificates is a bachelor's degree or M=3 qualification and at least three years relevant prior learning that the faculty concerned may consider to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree. For detailed information about postgraduate qualifications, consult the faculty officers or the postgraduate faculty calendars, available at [go to 'download' on the top toolbar and browse] 42

45 Postgraduate Studies: Faculty of Arts Faculty of Arts # Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science (HDLIS) # Postgraduate Diploma in Arts # Postgraduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies # BA (honours) # BBibl (honours) # MA # MA (structured) # MBibl (structured) # MTh # MPhil # DTh # PhD Contact: Vileen Beerwinkel

46 Postgraduate Studies: Faculty of Community and Health Sciences Faculty of Community and Health Sciences Dietetics # MSc in Nutrition Management Human Ecology # MA (HE) (thesis) # MA (HE) (structured) Nursing # MCur # PhD Occupational Therapy # MSC (OT) Physiotherapy # BSc (Hons) (Physio) # MSc (Physio) # PhD 44

47 Postgraduate Studies: Faculty of Community and Health Sciences Faculty of Community and Health Sciences Psychology # MA # MPsych # PhD Public Health # MPH (Public Health) # PhD Social Work # MA (Social Work) # PhD Sport Recreation & Exercise Science # BA or BSc (Hons) (Biokinetics) # MA (SRES) # PhD Contact: Belinda Petersen : chshelp@uwc.ac.za 45

48 Postgraduate Studies: Faculty of Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry # PDD (Postgraduate Diploma in Dentistry) # BSc (DentSc) (Hons) # MSc (Dent) in: P Dental Public Health P Forensic Dentistry P Maxillofacial Radiology P Oral Medicine and Periodontology P Oral Pathology P Oral Surgery (by research only) P Orthodontics (by research only) P Paediatric Dentistry / Children's Dentistry P PhD P DSc (Odont) Contact: Boningwa Bingwa

49 Postgraduate Studies: Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences # ADM: Advanced Diploma in Management # BAdmin (Hons) # BCom (Hons) (Accounting) (Accredited by SA Institute of Chartered Accountants)(SAICA) # BCom (Hons) # BCom (Hons) (Information Management) # MEcon (Hons) # MAdmin # MCom # MCom (Information Management) # MEcon # MPA # MPhil # PhD Contact: Marilyn Engel : emsadmin@uwc.ac.za 47

50 Postgraduate Studies: Faculty of Education Faculty of Education # Advanced Certificate in Education: P Accounting P HIV/AIDS Education and Counselling P Integrating Values and Human Rights P Language P Life Skills and Health Promotion P Mathematics P School Leadership P Science P Special Education Needs # PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) # BEd (Hons) # MEd by coursework and mini-thesis or by full thesis # MEd by coursework and mini-thesis: Adult Learning and Global Change # PhD thesis only; various specialisations 48

51 Postgraduate Studies: Faculty of Education # Adult Education # Curriculum # Educational Management and Policy # Higher Education # Inclusive Education # Language in Education # Mathematics and Science Education # Pedagogy # School Improvement # Support Services Contact: Suheimah Towfie

52 Postgraduate Studies: Faculty of Law Faculty of Law # LLM /MPhil by coursework with specialisation in: P Constitutional Litigation P International and Human Rights Law P Environmental Law P International Trade, Business and Investment Law # Local Government # Labour Law # LLM / MPhil by thesis # LLD # PhD Contact: Rohan Meyer

53 Postgraduate Studies: Faculty of Science Faculty of Science # Advanced Diploma in Computational Finance (WRM) # BSc (Hons) Applied Geology # BSc (Hons) Biodiversity & Conservation Biology # BSc (Hons) Biotechnology # BSc (Hons) Herbal Science # BSc (Hons) Medical Bioscience # BSc (Hons) Physical Science # MPhil Integrated Water Resource Management # MPhil Population Studies # MSc # MSc Applied Geology # MSc Biodiversity and Conservation Biology # MSc Biotechnology # MSc Bioinformatics # Computational Finance 51

54 Postgraduate Studies: Faculty of Science # MSc Environmental Science # MSc Herbal Science # MSc Physical Science # MSc Structural Biology # MSc Water Resource Management # MSc Pharmaceutical Science # MPharm # PhD # DPharm # DSc Contact: Sharon Slinger

55 Nelson Mandela For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. 53

56 UWC support and facilities for part-time students The faculty officers are your first port of call. You can contact them for more detailed information about the programme or course of your choice. The following services and support facilities are available to part-time students. Campus Health Campus Health offers emergency health care as well as a confidential HIV/AIDS testing facility. It is open throughout the year except for two weeks during December. Contact Centre for Innovative Educational and Communication Technologies (CIECT) The Centre for Innovative Educational and Communication Technologies is rooted in integrated planning, support and development and positions elearning discourse within a global perspective, as well as exploring the application of elearning. It focuses on different and innovative teaching and learning approaches, the impact of educational technology on prevailing communities of practice; sound teaching practices; and the sharing of online courses. Contact: Caroline Kies /3068 elearning@uwc.ac.za 54

57 UWC support and facilities for part-time students Centre for student support services This centre provides student development and professional support services which is free and confidential. It includes: Student Development, Student Academic Support, Psychological Services and Students-with-Disabilities. The Centre is staffed by professionals who are registered with national bodies. It conducts research and engages with national issues and debates to provide a cutting edge service to meet students' development needs. The vision is to develop a safe, secure and supportive campus environment that enhances student learning, offers programmes, training opportunities and resources. Contact: Dr Birgit Schreiber bschreiber@uwc.ac.za Computer laboratories UWC has approximately 68 computing laboratories totalling over computers on and off campus. These include training and walk-in facilities. There are smaller laboratories in some departments as well as larger ones, such as the Thintana Computer Lab, located on central campus. The majority of these laboratories operate with Windows-based programmes, however Open Source programmes are being incorporated 55

58 UWC support and facilities for part-time students Division for Lifelong Learning (DLL) DLL was established in 1999 to assist with the on-going development of more flexible, convenient and socially relevant learning options, and to improve the facilities for part-time students at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Contact: Ruby Damba [click on Lifelong Learning] Division for Postgraduate Studies (DPGS) The vision of the DPGS is to create a 'one stop shop' for postgraduate students that will serve as a first port of call. Central to this approach is a focus on strengthening the university's research niche areas as important domains for postgraduate education. The DPGS has establish developmental programmes for students and supervisors. There is also a monitoring scheme for the study programme of each student in ofer to expedite time for completion of the degree. Contact: Dr Lorna Holtman lholtman@uwc.ac.za 56

59 UWC support and facilities for part-time students Financial assistance Financial assistance is available to all registered students at UWC in the form of NSFAS funding and various bursaries. # Application forms can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office once Student Administration has given you your student number in their acceptance letter. # Application for financial aid is strictly governed by due dates. Students must familiarise themselves with these due dates. # Students will be informed once the application is assessed and criteria of NSFAS funding or bursaries are met. Contact: N Manqane nmanqane@uwc.ac.za Edu-Loan To avoid high up-front payments, Edu-Loan provides loans to be paid back in ten equal instalments during the year. Contact: Fax eduloan@uwc.ac.za 57

60 UWC support and facilities for part-time students Library UWC The library supports and enriches UWC's mission and its commitment to learning, teaching, research and community outreach. It does this by providing students with the environment in which they can explore and acquire knowledge, and develop lifelong learning and information skills. Students have access to a vast array of information resources in different formats. Library hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday examination period 08h20 24h00 09h20 24h00 08h20 20h00 09h00 17h00 09h00 17h00 Contact: help-desk /9396;2932 KCLLibrary@uwc.ac.za 58

61 UWC support and facilities for part-time students Security 24 hour security patrols on campus Contact: Student Administration Contact: , or Student Enrolment Management Unit (SEMU) SEMU offers free career guidance using the PACE self-exploratory computer-based questionnaire. The completion of the questionnaire is followed by a counselling session with a skilled career counsellor. Contact: Patrick May pmay@uwc.ac.za Student Representative Council (SRC) The SRC is elected to represent student interests. It offers advice and support. Contact:

62 UWC support and facilities for part-time students Writing Centre The Writing Centre is an academic literacy support department that assists students in developing and refining their academic writing skills. Consultants are trained to provide assistance to undergraduate student with the demands of academic writing. The UWC Writing Centre is staffed by peer writing tutors who work with undergraduate students on their academic writing tasks. They guide, advise and support student writers, with the aim of developing their skills and confidence. They also provide support to academic staff as they work with their own student writers. Contact: Genevieve Daries

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65 Why UWC is your university of choice UWC is a university with its roots deep in the communities it serves and a quality of learning that reaches the heights of international excellence. Courses range from business and economics, to education, public administration and health, to natural sciences. In addition the current undergraduate, postgraduate, continuing education and general interest courses, there is the possibility of customising courses or negotiating in-service training designed to suit the particular needs of organisations and businesses. These are offered as full-time or part-time courses to include not only the youth but people of all ages at all stages of life. UWC offers support in whatever choice is made. And technology assisted learning is fast becoming an option and opportunity. In keeping with the ethos of the University, there is the belief that with stimulation, nurturing of individual growth and success, that this true progress will be disseminated in various ways into the fabric of South African culture and growth; that benefits to self and careers will also become benefits for the society in which we live. The UWC mission statement on the back cover sums it up. 63

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68 th 16 Edition STUDYING PART-TIME in 2015 The University of the Western Cape is a national university, alert to its African and international context as it strives to be a place of quality, a place to grow. It is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research, to nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and to responding in critical and creative ways to the needs of a society in transition. Drawing on its proud experience in the liberation struggle, the university is aware of a distinctive academic role in helping build an equitable and dynamic society. One of its specific aims is to encourage and provide opportunities for lifelong learning through programmes and courses. Move ahead in life, expand your interests,help others more effectively. Study part-time at UWC where there are courses - from education to local government, from health, natural sciences and law, to business and much more. Use this prospectus to choose your course to career success. life is a le n r a ing journey ifelong earning Division for Lifelong Learning, University of the Western Cape lifelong@uwc.ac.za T F a place of quality, a place to grow, from hope to action through knowledge