University of Limpopo Postgraduate Courses for 2028

The University of Limpopo (UL) offers a wide range of postgraduate courses for students who want to advance their academic qualifications, specialise in a professional field, develop research skills or prepare for doctoral-level study.

Postgraduate study at UL covers Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours degrees, Master’s degrees, professional Master’s programmes and Doctoral degrees. The university’s latest postgraduate prospectus organises these programmes across the Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Management and Law, and Faculty of Science and Agriculture.

University of Limpopo Prospectus for 2028

For students planning to apply in 2028, the 2027 prospectus provides a useful guide to the programmes currently offered. However, applicants should confirm the final University of Limpopo postgraduate courses for 2028 when the official 2028 prospectus is released.

University of Limpopo Admission Requirements for 2028

University of Limpopo Postgraduate Courses by Faculty

1. Faculty of Health Sciences Postgraduate Courses

The Faculty of Health Sciences offers postgraduate qualifications in health promotion, nursing, dietetics, optometry, pharmacy, medical sciences, public health and specialist medicine.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion is designed for professionals working in health and related sectors who want to strengthen their knowledge and skills in health promotion and education.

The programme covers areas relevant to planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion programmes. The current prospectus describes it as a one-year full-time programme, with a maximum duration of two years. Applicants generally require a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Health or a related discipline.

Master of Nursing

The Master of Nursing (MNurs) is a research Master’s programme culminating in a dissertation.

The current UL requirements include a four-year basic Nursing degree or post-basic BNurs degree together with an Honours qualification in Nursing or equivalent. Applicants must also be registered with the South African Nursing Council as a registered nurse practitioner and have an average of 60% in the major subjects.

Master of Science in Dietetics

The MSc in Dietetics is a research Master’s programme.

Applicants generally need a relevant four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and an average of at least 60% in the major subjects. The programme culminates in a dissertation based on an approved research topic.

Master of Optometry

The Master of Optometry (MOptom) is intended for graduates who already hold a four-year Bachelor of Optometry degree or equivalent qualification.

Master of Medicine (MMed)

UL also offers specialist Master of Medicine programmes.

Non-surgical MMed specialisations include:

Anaesthesiology
Dermatology
Diagnostic Radiography
Family Medicine
Forensic Pathology
Internal Medicine
Nuclear Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology
Paediatrics and Child Health
Psychiatry
Public Health Medicine
Radiation Oncology

The current prospectus states that applicants must possess an MBChB or equivalent qualification, be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical practitioner and be appointed to a recognised registrar post, among other requirements. Non-surgical MMed programmes have a minimum duration of four years and a maximum of six years.

Surgical MMed specialisations include:

General Surgery
Orthopaedics
Urology

The current prospectus gives a minimum duration of five years and maximum of seven years for these surgical MMed programmes.

Health Sciences Doctoral Courses

UL offers Doctor of Philosophy programmes in selected health sciences disciplines, including:

Nursing
Optometry
Pharmacy
Chemical Pathology
Haematology
Immunology
Medical Microbiology
Medical Genetics
Public Health

A relevant Master’s degree is generally required for doctoral admission.

2. Faculty of Humanities Postgraduate Courses

The Faculty of Humanities provides postgraduate opportunities in Education, Languages, Communication, Media, Information Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology, Criminology, History and Social Work.

Bachelor of Education Honours Courses

UL offers BEd Honours specialisations including:

Curriculum Studies
Educational Management
Educational Studies
Language Education
Mathematics Education
Science Education
Technology Education

The current prospectus generally requires an appropriate four-year professional teaching degree or an appropriate Bachelor’s degree together with a recognised professional teaching qualification. A 60% average in the relevant disciplinary area is generally specified.

Master of Education Courses

The Faculty of Humanities also offers Master’s-level education programmes, including:

Master of Education in Technology Education
Master of Education in Language Education
Master of Education in Adult Education

The current prospectus generally requires the relevant BEd Honours qualification and a 60% average in the Honours qualification.

PhD in Education

Doctoral study in Education is available in areas including:

Adult Education
Curriculum Studies
Educational Administration
Educational Psychology
Educational Studies
Language Education
Mathematics Education
Science Education
Technology Education

The current prospectus indicates that candidates generally need a Master of Education or a BEd Honours together with an approved Master’s degree.

Postgraduate Courses in Languages and Communication

UL’s School of Languages and Communication Studies offers several postgraduate options.

Postgraduate Diploma

Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies

Bachelor of Arts Honours

The BA Honours can be studied in:

Communication Studies
English Studies
Applied Language and Multilingual Studies
Media Studies
Northern Sotho
Translation Studies and Linguistics
Tshivenda
Xitsonga

The current requirement is generally a relevant Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% in the appropriate subject.

Master’s courses

UL’s Master’s-level programmes include:

MA in African Languages
MA in English Studies
MA in Translation Studies and Linguistics
MA in Communication Studies
MA in English Studies
MA in Media Studies
MA in Northern Sotho
MA in Tshivenda
MA in Xitsonga
Master of Information Studies

For many of these programmes, the current prospectus specifies an appropriate Honours qualification and approximately a 60% average in the relevant area.

PhD courses

Doctoral research is available in areas including:

Communication Studies
English Studies
Media Studies
Northern Sotho
Translation Studies
Tshivenda
Xitsonga

A relevant Master’s degree is generally required.

Postgraduate Courses in Social Sciences

UL offers postgraduate programmes through the School of Social Sciences in disciplines such as:

Anthropology
Criminology
History
International Politics
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Folklore Studies
Social Work

The current BA Honours options include Anthropology, Criminology, History, International Politics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. Applicants generally need a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant disciplinary area and a 60% average in the major subject.

Master’s programmes include:

MA in Folklore Studies
MA in Clinical Psychology
MA in Anthropology
MA in Criminology
MA in History
MA in International Politics
MA in Philosophy
MA in Political Science
MA in Psychology
MA in Sociology
Master of Social Work

The current prospectus generally requires an appropriate Honours qualification and a 60% average for Master’s admission, although specific programmes may have additional requirements. Clinical Psychology, for example, requires an Honours degree in Psychology or BPsych and a personal interview.

PhD programmes

Doctoral study is available in areas including:

Anthropology
Criminology
Folklore Studies
History
International Politics
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology

A relevant Master’s degree or equivalent is generally required.

3. Faculty of Management and Law Postgraduate Courses

The Faculty of Management and Law provides postgraduate qualifications in Accountancy, Economics, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Development Planning, Public Administration, Law and Business Leadership.

Postgraduate Accountancy Courses

The current UL postgraduate prospectus lists:

Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy
BCom Honours in Accountancy
Master of Commerce in Accounting
Doctor of Commerce in Accounting

The Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy is recognised by SAICA as a CTA programme. The current admission requirements include a recognised SAICA-accredited Bachelor’s qualification with specified marks in Financial Accounting and an overall average requirement.

BCom Honours Courses

Students can pursue:

BCom Honours in Economics

The current requirement includes a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Economics and at least a 60% average in final-year Economics modules.

BCom Honours in Business Management

Applicants generally require a Bachelor’s degree with Business Management as a major and a 60% average in the final Business Management modules.

BCom Honours in Human Resource Management

Applicants generally require a relevant Bachelor’s degree majoring in Human Resource Management and at least a 60% average in final-year HRM modules.

Other postgraduate management programmes include:

Bachelor of Development Honours in Planning and Management
Bachelor of Administration Honours in Public Administration
Master of Commerce in Economics
Master of Commerce in Business Management
Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management
Master of Development in Planning and Management
Master of Public Administration and Management
Doctor of Commerce
Doctor of Administration

University of Limpopo Postgraduate Law Courses

Students interested in advanced legal studies can apply for:

LLM in Labour Law
LLM in Development and Management Law
LLM by Research
LLD – Doctor of Laws

The LLM by Research offers research areas including:

International Aspects of Law
Perspectives on Law
Legal Profession
Mercantile Law
Procedural Law
Public Law
Private Law

The current admission requirement for these LLM programmes generally includes an LLB or equivalent four-year law degree and at least a 60% aggregate in the preceding degree.

The LLD requires an LLM or equivalent qualification and covers areas such as International Aspects of Law, Perspectives on Law, Legal Profession, Mercantile Law, Formal Law, Public Law and Private Law.

Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership Courses

The Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership (TGSL) provides postgraduate management and leadership qualifications.

Current programmes include:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The UL MBA is a taught Master’s degree incorporating a research component.

The current prospectus states that admission involves strict evaluation and selection based on factors including academic achievement, experience, attitude and motivation. Applicants generally need at least an Honours degree or equivalent at NQF Level 8, a 60% average, an employer letter confirming permission to attend classes and an appropriate Mathematics or Statistics qualification.

Master of Development in Planning and Management

The MDev in Planning and Management is a taught Master’s programme with a mini-dissertation. The current requirements include an Honours degree or equivalent at NQF Level 8 and a 60% average, with employer confirmation also required.

Master of Public Administration and Management

The MPAM is designed for postgraduate students interested in public administration and management.

Applicants generally need an Honours degree or equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification in Public Administration or a related field, with a 60% Honours average. Employer confirmation is also specified in the current prospectus.

4. Faculty of Science and Agriculture Postgraduate Courses

The Faculty of Science and Agriculture offers postgraduate study in Agricultural Management, Agricultural Economics, Animal Production, Plant Production, Agronomy, Horticulture, Pasture Science, Soil Science, Plant Protection, Aquaculture, Geography, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology, Physiology, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Geology, Physics and Science Communication.

Agriculture Postgraduate Courses

The Bachelor of Agricultural Management Honours offers specialisations in:

Agricultural Economics
Animal Production
Plant Production
Agricultural Extension

Applicants generally need a relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a 60% average in the relevant major.

Agricultural Master’s programmes include:

Master of Agricultural Management
MSc in Agricultural Economics
MSc in Animal Production
MSc in Agronomy
MSc in Horticulture
MSc in Pasture Science
MSc in Soil Science
MSc in Plant Protection

Most of these programmes require a relevant Honours or four-year equivalent qualification and a 60% average in the relevant area.

Agricultural PhD programmes include:

Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Extension
Animal Production
Aquaculture
Geography
Plant Production
Soil Science

A relevant Master’s degree is generally required.

Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics Postgraduate Courses

The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences offers:

BSc Honours

Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Mathematics
Statistics

MSc

Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Mathematics
Statistics
eScience

PhD

Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Mathematics
Statistics

The current prospectus generally requires an appropriate qualification in the relevant disciplinary area and approximately a 60% average for Honours and Master’s admission.

Molecular and Life Sciences Postgraduate Courses

UL offers BSc Honours, MSc and PhD qualifications in:

Biochemistry
Botany
Microbiology
Physiology and Environmental Health
Zoology

The current prospectus generally requires a relevant BSc Honours qualification with a 60% average for Master’s admission and an appropriate Master’s qualification for doctoral study.

Physical and Mineral Sciences Postgraduate Courses

Students interested in physical and mineral sciences can choose from:

BSc Honours

Chemistry
Geology
Physics
Mining Geology
Mineral Processing and Ore Beneficiation

Postgraduate Diploma

Science Communication

MSc

Chemistry
Geology
Physics

PhD

Chemistry
Geology
Physics

For many of these programmes, the current requirements specify a relevant Bachelor’s or Honours qualification and approximately a 60% average in the relevant major.

General University of Limpopo Postgraduate Admission Requirements

Postgraduate admission requirements vary according to the qualification and programme.

Under UL’s current postgraduate academic rules, applicants for Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas and Honours degrees generally need a relevant undergraduate qualification or equivalent and at least a 60% final average in the appropriate major, although a Faculty may make a special recommendation.

For Master’s degree programmes, the general rule is a relevant Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least a 60% average in the appropriate major learning programme, subject to Faculty-specific requirements.

For Doctoral programmes, the general requirement is a relevant Master’s degree or equivalent. In certain circumstances, Senate may consider an applicant without a Master’s degree through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), provided the applicant demonstrates the required standard.

Does Meeting the Postgraduate Requirements Guarantee Admission?

No.

This is particularly important for applicants searching for University of Limpopo postgraduate courses 2028.

UL states that satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Postgraduate applications are subject to selection based on available spaces. For Postgraduate Diploma and Honours programmes, academic history forms the basis of selection, while senior postgraduate programmes can also depend on supervisor capacity, resources and the applicant’s skills profile.

Therefore, prospective students should not regard the 60% requirement as an automatic admission guarantee.

University of Limpopo Postgraduate Application Process

UL’s postgraduate application process is conducted online for the current application system. Existing and former UL students with student numbers use the relevant online facilities, while new postgraduate applicants follow the University’s online application process.

Applicants should prepare:

Certified identity document or passport
Previous academic records
Degree certificates
Honours certificate where applicable
Master’s certificate where applicable
Research proposal where required
Professional registration documents where applicable
SAQA evaluation for applicable international qualifications
Other documents requested by the Faculty or programme

The University also requires applicants to provide accurate information and upload requested documentation.

The current postgraduate prospectus lists an online application handling fee of R200 for South African students and R750 for international students, while currently registered UL students do not pay the handling fee. Applicants should verify the applicable fee for 2028 before making payment.

University of Limpopo Postgraduate Courses 2028: Important Note

The postgraduate programme list above should be treated as a planning guide for 2028, rather than a final 2028 programme catalogue.

The latest official UL postgraduate prospectus available is for 2027. UL explicitly states that it reserves the right to withdraw, add or amend programmes and that it may decide not to offer a programme in a particular year. It also states that programmes must have the relevant professional accreditation where applicable.

Consequently, students intending to enrol in 2028 should check the official 2028 postgraduate prospectus before submitting an application.