Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountrySouth Africa
Area of StudyIT, Business
Applications Open1 September 2026
Application Deadline20 November 2026
Scholarship TypeMasters
FundingPartial
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2045
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MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar

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About This Scholarship

The Master of Arts in Public Policy and International Affairs at UNISA is a research-focused postgraduate programme designed for professionals and researchers examining governance, policy, security, development and international affairs challenges affecting Africa and the wider world. The programme is structured around independent dissertation research across nine focus areas including citizenship, public leadership, peace and conflict, and sustainable livelihoods.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Bursaries
  • Student loans

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Hold an appropriate bachelor honours degree, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma, or a 480 credit bachelor's degree at NQF level 8 with an average of at least 60%
  • 2 Applicants without an appropriate Honours Degree may apply through recognition of prior learning (RPL) by submitting a portfolio of evidence of relevant work and research experience in the study field

How to Apply

1
Explore research focus areas
2
Choose or find your qualification
3
Apply for admission through myUnisa
4
Pay the online application fee of R160.00
5
Upload supporting documents
6
Track your application approval
📅 3 years

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