Masters & Doctoral degree information
Please note that the below admission requirements are subject to change pending selection and possible faculty-specific requirements.
Study information is subject to change and is a summary of the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study. The appropriate yearbook is available on request at:
- Email: studies@mynwu.info
- Tel: 018 285 4320
Please note: owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their Grade 12 results for admission to these fields.
Theology
| Qualification | Description and Duration | Admission Rules and Requirements | Campus and Mode of Delivery | School |
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Master of Arts in Greek Programme code:T801P 3CC N01 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Full-time Part-time |
Research Focus Area for Ancient Texts: Text, Context, and Reception |
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Master of Arts in Latin Programme code:T801P 3CC N03 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Full-time |
Research Focus Area for Ancient Texts: Text, Context, and Reception |
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Master of Arts in Semitic Language Programme code:T801P 3CC N02 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Full-time Part-time |
Research Focus Area for Ancient Texts: Text, Context, and Reception |
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Master of Divinity Programme Code: T801P 3CE Q01 |
Duration: 1 year | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Full-time |
School of Christian Ministry and Leadership |
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Master of Theology in Apologetics Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CB N13 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Catechetics Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CB N03 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Church and Dogma History Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CB N04 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Church Polity Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CB N05 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Dogmatics Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CB N01 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Ethics Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CB N11 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Hermeneutics Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CB N12 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Homiletics Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CB N02 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Liturgics Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CB N06 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Missiology Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CB N07 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in New Testament Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CB N08 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Old Testament Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CB N09 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Pastoral Studies Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CB N10 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Christianity in Ethics Programme code:T801V 3EC P02 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Vanderbijlpark Full-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Christianity in Missiology Programme code:T801V 3EC P03 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Vanderbijlpark Full-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Christianity in Church and Dogma History Programme code:T801V 3EC P04 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Vanderbijlpark Full-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Master of Theology in Christianity in Hermeneutics Programme code:T801V 3EC P01 |
Duration: 1-3 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Vanderbijlpark Full-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Theology in Biblical Studies Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CD R01 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Apologetics Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R15 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Dogmatics Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R01 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Ethics Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R02 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Greek Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R03 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Focus Area for Ancient Texts: Text, Context, and Reception |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Homiletics Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R04 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Catechetics Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R05 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Church and Dogma History Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R06 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Church Polity Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R07 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Latin Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R14 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Focus Area for Ancient Texts: Text, Context, and Reception |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Liturgics Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R08 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Missiology Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R09 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in New Testament Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R10 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Old Testament Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R11 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Pastoral Studies Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R12 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Unit for Reformational Theology and the Development of the South African Society |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Theology in Semitic Languages Programme code:T801M/P/V 3CA R13 |
Duration: 2-4 years | https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/yearbooks |
Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark Full-time Part-time |
Research Focus Area for Ancient Texts: Text, Context, and Reception |