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ABOUT
The Clinical/Counselling/Educational/Industrial/Research Psychology Master’s Degree Programme run by the Discipline of Psychology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). The Clinical and Counselling Psychology master’s degree programmes are offered on both the Howard College (HC) and Pietermaritzburg (PMB) Campuses. The Educational and Research Psychology master’s degree programmes are only offered on the PMB Campus, and the Industrial Psychology master’s degree programme is only offered on the HC Campus.
RESTRICTION ON APPLICATIONS
In each application cycle, applicants can only submit ONE application for any of the following five programmes:
- Clinical Psychology on the Howard College Campus
- Clinical Psychology on the Pietermaritzburg Campus
- Counselling Psychology on the Howard College Campus
- Counselling Psychology on the Pietermaritzburg Campus
- Educational Psychology on the Pietermaritzburg Campus
Applicants may therefore only apply for one of the above five programmes in an application cycle. In other words, with the exception of the Industrial and Research Psychology programmes, students may only apply to ONE of the Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology programmes on ONE site (i.e., PMB OR HC) in an application cycle. Applications made for more than one of the above five programmes will result in all applications submitted by that candidate being disqualified. If an applicant is applying for more than one programme (where permissible: e.g., Clinical Psychology and Industrial Psychology), the applicant must complete separate applications for each programme.
APPLICATION FORMS, CLOSING DATES, AND QUERIES
Applicants should complete an “online biographical form” (see links below), using their Gmail account. The online biographical form can only be completed once. Applicants should also complete a “Discipline of Psychology Application Form 2022”, and a “UKZN Psychology Application for Postgraduate Admission form.” The latter form is only available in pdf format and both forms can be downloaded from https://psychology.ukzn.ac.za/PMB/postgraduate/masterdegreeinpsychology/ or https://psychology.ukzn.ac.za/durbanhowardcollege/postgraduate/mastersdegreeinpsychology/)
Because applicants need to upload their completed “Discipline of Psychology Application Form 2022”, and completed “UKZN Psychology Application for Postgraduate Admission form,” they should work on finalising these two application forms before starting the online biographical form. The completed “Discipline of Psychology Masters Application Form 2022” and “UKZN Psychology Application for Postgraduate Admission” form should be saved in pdf format and not exceed 10MB each. Forms not in pdf format or exceeding 10MB will not be accepted for upload to the online portal.
When they are ready, applicants should click on the following links to finalise their applications for:
- The clinical, counselling, and educational psychology programmes on either the HC or PMB campuses: https://forms.gle/GpEfzhUc7qbWzdba7
- The industrial psychology programme: https://forms.gle/kJsv5s9HhGZH7m8t7
- The research psychology programme: https://forms.gle/nuLrwu5YAWkkWLQe9
CLOSING DATE, HAS BEEN EXTENDED!The closing date for applications is 12h00 on 23rd July 2021Friday 30 July 2021.
Only applications submitted before this date/time and via the above online biographical forms will be considered.
Should an application be successful, the applicant will be required to provide either Ms Ntuli or Ms Konan with the original certified copies of relevant documents before they will be permitted to register in 2022. Application queries should be directed to the relevant administrator on the campus applicants re applying at (i.e., Ms Ayanda Ntuli [ntulia@ukzn.ac.za] on the HC Campus OR Ms Priya Konan [konan@ukzn.ac.za] on the PMB Campus).
APPLICATION FEES
Applications must be accompanied by an application fee of R200.00 for South Africans, R470.00 for applicants from a SADC country, or US$146 for applicants from a non-SADC country. This fee is non-refundable, and deposits are to be made out to “University of KwaZulu-Natal.” Please note that payment of the deposit does not signify acceptance onto the programme – it merely allows the Research and Higher Degrees Officer to capture applicants’ information and to begin processing further internal documentation. If applicants are applying for more than one programme (where permissible) they only need to make one application payment, however, they should include the proof of payment with both applications submitted.
REFEREE REPORTS
In the Discipline of Psychology Application Form 2022, applicants are asked to nominate three referees (at least one academic) and to provide their contact details. It is each applicants’ responsibility to invite referees to serve as referees for their application for professional psychology training at UKZN in 2022. Applicants should provide their three referees with the relevant link below and invite them to complete a reference report for them. Applicants must advise their referees which category and campus they are applying for as referees will need this information when completing the referee report. Each referee should only complete one referee report per applicant before 12h00 on Friday, 30 July 2021. Duplicate referee reports (i.e., the second report completed) by a referee for the same applicant will be disregarded. Selected referees will be contacted to verify information they have provided on applicants.
- Referees for applicants for the clinical, counselling, and educational psychology programmes should click here https://forms.gle/PGPWKx5XMY8qE356A to complete a referee report.
- Referees for applicants for the industrial psychology programme should click here https://forms.gle/LpHdvVa7xXiVHhDa8 to complete a referee report.
- Referees for applicants for the research psychology programme should click here https://forms.gle/H7krVkswsHDvHbqg6 to complete a referee report.
“UKZN students who are unable to provide copies of original degree certificates and/or academic records from UKZN with their masters applications may include copies of their degree e-certificates, proof of being degree complete by the College office, and screen shots of their academic results from Student Central in their applications. All applicants are reminded that if their application is successful, they will need to supply original certified copies of all documents before registration will be permitted.”
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Following receipt of applications, a review is done of all complete applications. This review considers a range of factors for suitability for the relevant master’s programme, including academic results, relevant experience, language competence, referees’ reports, research interests and knowledge of the profession. Following the review, applicants will either be invited to (i.e., shortlisted for) a selections process or informed that their application was unsuccessful. Due to the large number of applications received, feedback on individual applications cannot be provided.
In accordance with COVID regulations at UKZN, all selection procedures will take place online and will follow existing selection policies and procedures. Should applicants be invited to the selections process, selections will take place on a set date via an online meeting platform (e.g., Zoom). The selections will involve some group exercises and individual interviews. Applicants should keep checking the UKZN psychology departments’ websites for updated information. It is each shortlisted applicant’s responsibility to ensure that they can participate in the online selections process.
If selected for their chosen programme, applicants must have completed an honours degree in psychology by the time of admission to the master’s degree. Successful applicants may also not be registered for any other degree at UKZN (or any other higher education institution) at the time of admission to the master’s degree.
Selected applicants are advised that it is their own responsibility to obtain details on fee structure and accommodation, as these are not managed by the Discipline of Psychology.
UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE COURSES
Undergraduate studies are open to all students. They are designed to make up a disciplinary major in a general degree in psychology, a structured degree in psychology, as well as stand-alone majors modules covering material relevant to a wide range of degrees and programmes
FIRST YEAR MODULES
The first year course, PSYC 101 (Introduction to Psychology A) and PSYC 102 (Introduction to Psychology B) are taught through three or four lectures a week. Each course is assessed using continuous assessment tests (including multiple choice and written paragraph questions) as well as end of semester examinations. Topics covered include: Intelligence, Memory, Brain and Behaviour, Perceiving the World, States of Consciousness, Conditioning and Learning, Child Development, Personality, Psychological Disorders, Therapies, Social Behaviour Attitudes, and Psychological research
SENIOR UNDERGRADUATE MODULES (LEVELS 200/300)
The second and third year courses comprise modules in General and Industrial Psychology as well as elective courses.
Level 200: Students wishing to major in General Psychology are required to register for compulsory modules in Research (16 credits), Social Psychology (8 credit points), and Developmental Psychology (8 credits); with a further 16 credit points being obtained from elective courses. Those students who wish to major in Industrial Psychology are required to register for: Introduction to Research (16 credits), Organisational Theory (8 credits) Individual Group and Organisational Process (8 credits), Work and Careers (8 credits), and Psychology at Work (8 credits). Finally, students who wish to complete a double major in Psychology are required to meet all the requirements for both General and Industrial Psychology at the 200 level.
Level 300: Students wishing to major in General Psychology are required to register for compulsory modules in Research (16 credits), Psychology of Personality (8 credit points), and Cognitive Psychology (8 credits); with a further 16 credit points being obtained from elective courses. Those students who wish to major in Industrial Psychology are required to register for: Organisational Development (16 credits), Labour Relations (16 Credits), Learning for the Workplace (16 credits), and Work Health and Ergonomics (16 credits). Finally, students who wish to complete a double major in Psychology are required to meet all the requirements for both General and Industrial Psychology at the 300 level.
PSYCHOLOGY HONOURS
This is an academically intensive year, covering a range of both theoretical and applied courses, and including the completion of a research project. Arrangements can be made for multidisciplinary honours degrees, combining psychology with other disciplines. Selection for Honours is based on academic merit, with students who obtain a Psychology 300 mark of 70% or more being more likely to be successful applicants.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN PSYCHOLOGY
The school is one of the leading professional training centres in the country, with the Howard College Campus offering postgraduate qualifications, including supervised supervision, leading to registration as a Psychological Counsellor, a Clinical Psychologist, a Counselling Psychologist, or an Industrial Psychologist. Competition for entry to these courses is tough and admission is by a multi-factored selection procedure.
MASTERS BY COURSE WORK
In addition to professional training, the school offers an internationally recognised coursework masters programme in Health Promotion.
MASTERS AND DOCTORAL DEGREES BY RESEARCH
The school offers postgraduate degrees by research in Critical Psychology, as well as postgraduate degrees by research in areas of specialisation of the staff.
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