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Welcome to the Cognition & Co Masters Applications page. Below you will find the application opening and closing dates for all the accredited coursework Masters programmes around South Africa.
Clinical Masters Applications for 2022
| University | Applications Open | Applications Close | Selections | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela University | 04 May 2023 | 31 May 2023 | TBC | NMU |
| North-West University Mahikeng Campus | 24 April 2023 | 30 June 2023 @16:00 | 11 to 14 September 2023 | NWU - Mahikeng |
| North-West University Potchefstoom Campus | 24 April 2023 | 30 June 2023 @16:00 | 04 to 07 September 2023 | NWU - Potch |
| Rhodes University | 28 April 2023 | 02 June 2023 | 31 July to 04 August 2023 | RU |
| Sefako Makgatho University | 01 April 2023 | 02 June 2023 | 17 to 21 July 2023 | SMU |
| Stellenbosch University | 02 May 2023 | 29 May 2023 | 14 to 16 August 2023. | SUN |
| University of Cape Town | 01 May 2023 | 26 May 2023 | 31 July to 04 August 2023 | UCT |
| University of Johannesburg | 01 April 2023 | 07 July 2023 | 31 July to 4 August 2023 | UJ |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | 17 July 2023 | 11 August 2023 | TBC | UKZN |
| University of Limpopo | 26 May 2023 | 30 June 2023 | TBC | UL |
| University of Pretoria | 01 April 2023 | 31 May 2023 | TBC | UP |
| University of South Africa | 15 May 2023 | 30 June 2023 @ 16h00 | 21 to 25 August 2023 | Application Referee |
| University of the Free State | 13 April 2023 | 31 May 2023 | 14 to 18 August 2023 | UFS |
| University of the Western Cape | 31 March 2023 | 26 May 2023 | Confirmed in July 2023 | UWC |
| University of the Witwatersrand | 15 March 2023 | 05 May 2023 | 20 to 28 July 2023 | WITS |
| University of Zululand | No class for 2024 |
Counselling Masters Applications for 2022
| Accredited University | Applications Open | Applications Close | Selections | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela University | 04 May 2023 | 31 May 2023 | TBC | NMU |
| North-West University (Potch) | 24 April 2023 | 30 June 2023 @ 16h00 | 04 to 07 September 2023 | NWU |
| Rhodes University | 03 April 2023 | 02 June 2023 @ 12h00 | 14 to 18 August 2023 | RU |
| University of Fort Hare | 17 July 2023 | 28 July 2023 | TBC | Email ykoert@ufh.ac.za |
| University of Johannesburg | 01 April 2023 | 07 July 2023 | 14 to 18 August 2023 | UJ |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | 17 July 2023 | 11 August 2023 | TBC | UKZN |
| University of Pretoria | 01 April 2023 | 31 May 2023 | TBC | UP |
| University of the Free State | 13 April 2023 | 31 May 2023 | 14 to 18 August 2023 | UFS |
| University of the Witwatersrand | 30 March 2023 | 22 May 2023 | 31 July to 04 August 2023 | WITS |
Educational Masters Applications for 2022
| Accredited University | Applications Open | Applications Close | Selections | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellenbosch University | Open | 30 June 2023 | TBC | SUN |
| University of Johannesburg | Open | 23 June 2023 @ 12:00 | TBC | UJ |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | 17 July 2023 | 11 August 2023 | TBC | UKZN |
| University of Pretoria | 01 April 2023 | 31 July 2023 | 23 - 31 August 2023 | UP |
| University of the Witwatersrand | Open | 18 June 2023 | 19 - 22 September 2023 | WITS |
| University of Zululand | Open | 13 October 2023 | TBC | Email khanyilev@unizulu.ac.za |
Industrial Masters Applications for 2022
| Accredited University | Applications Open | Applications Close | Selections | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela University | ||||
| North-West University | ||||
| Rhodes University | ||||
| Stellenbosch University | Open | 30 September 2023 | TBC | SUN |
| University of Cape Town | Open | 31 October 2023 | TBC | UCT |
| University of Fort Hare | ||||
| University of Johannesburg | Open | 30 September 2023 | TBC | UJ |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | Open | 11 August 2023 | TBC | UKZN |
| University of Pretoria | ||||
| University of South Africa | ||||
| University of the Western Cape | ||||
| University of the Witwatersrand | Open | 29 September 2023 | TBC | WITS |
Neuropsychology Masters Applications for 2022
| Accredited University | Applications Open | Applications Close | Selections | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cape Town | Open | 31 October 2023 | TBC | WITS |
Research Masters Applications for 2022
| Accredited University | Applications Open | Applications Close | Selections | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North-West University | ||||
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | 17 July 2023 | 11 August 2023 | TBC | UKZN |
| University of Pretoria | 01 April 2023 | 31 May 2023 | TBC | UP |
| University of South Africa | No MARC programme for 2024 | |||
| University of the Western Cape | ||||
| University of the Witwatersrand | Open | 15 September 2023 | TBC | WITS |
Disclaimer: The universities may update their dates and these might not reflect on this Cognition & Co page. We will do all we can to make sure these dates are as accurate as possible but Cognition & Co cannot be held responsible for any errors or missed deadlines.