SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE

APPLICATION FOR POST-GRADUATE STUDIES

2024

Please indicate the Programme you are applying for by ticking the bracket

Honours ( in Public Administration ) - 1711 ( )

MPA ( Masters by coursework ) - 1851 ( )
*MADMIN ( Masters by full thesis ) - 1811 ( )
*PHD ( Full thesis only ) - 1921 ( )

Your application should consist of the following:

 Online application via the university website ( www.uwc.ac.za )
Relevant application fee applies and can be paid at the university cashiers or ABSA
bank
 Mini-proposal (Not required for Honours applicants )
 Official academic transcripts (SAQA certificates required)

NB: This application form needs to be emailed together (as 1 document) with the supporting
documentation listed above to the relevant administrator:

B.Admin Honours – fvalentine@uwc.ac.za

Masters & PhD – bmaart@uwc.ac.za

A short guide to writing your mini-proposal

Your research proposal should explore contemporary issues in the discipline of Public
Administration, Policy and Governance. The proposal should include: your study objectives, your
intended approach to gathering data, the significance of your study and reference to related
literature. Masters applicants 5 pages.
*A full proposal is required for Masters full thesis and PHD applicants.

Applications close on 31 August every year

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

Surname : ………….……………………………Name : ………………………………………….

Title : Mr / Mrs / Miss Nationality : …………………………………….

UWC Student number:………………………. / UWC Application number:……………………..

Date of birth: ………….. Gender: ……………… Marital Status : …………………………

Postal Address : ………………………………................................................................................

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Postal code: ……………………....... Home Telephone : …………………………………..

Cellphone: …………………………….. Work Telephone : …………………………………..

E-mail:...…………………………………… Alternate email:

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Academic Qualifications:
Degree / Diploma obtained Duration of degree Institution

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3. ………………………………….. …………………… ……………………………........

Employment Details:

Current Occupation:………………………………………………………………………................

Organisation:………………………………………………………………………………………..

How long have you held this position: ……………………………………………………………..

Please list other positions held : Period of employment:

1. ………………………………………………… ……………...to..…………

2. ………………………………………………… ……………...to..…………

3. ………………………………………………… ……………...to..…………

Please state the topic of the mini-proposal which you are submitting with your application:

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I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information provided above is accurate and
truthful.
I understand that selections will be done based on academic merit and although I might meet
with the minimum requirements, this does not guarantee access to the SOG post-graduate pro-
grammes.

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Signature Date

Please tick the boxes to ensure that your application FOR OFFICE USE:
is complete.
( ) UWC online application Application received by:.………………………..
( ) Masters / PHD proposal
( ) Academic Transcripts Date:…………………………….
( ) SAQA certificates

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