Master of Science (Computer Science & Information Systems)
The degree can be obtained by means of one of the following ways:
A dissertation on an approved topic;
A treatise on an approved topic with a credit value of 84 to 102 and approved modules with a total credit value of at least 36 from the topics listed in the Honours CAL curriculum; or
A treatise on an approved topic with a credit value of 60 and approved modules with a total credit value of at least 60 chosen from the topics listed in the Honours CAL curriculum.
The department involved will plan the dissertation/treatise and modules to be taken.
The Master’s degree to be awarded will be determined by the degree that the student obtained at Honours level in one of the Faculties of Arts, Science, Economic Sciences or Health Sciences.
Intakes
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Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The medium of instruction and examination at the NMMU is English.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to submit proof of English proficiency before registration. The TOEFL or IELTS tests, available in most countries, are acceptable proof.
IELTS – 6.5 overall score with a minimum of 6 in each section.
TOEFL: PBT – 580 overall with minimums of 53 in listening, 52 in reading and 59 in structure/written
CBT – 237 overall with minimums of 19 in listening, 19 in reading and 25 in structure/written
IBT – 90 overall with minimums of 18 in listening, 17 in reading 22 in writing and 19 in speaking
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
28580 ZAR
Annual Cost of Living: 35000 ZAR
Application Fee: 500 ZAR
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