My registration @ Unisa 2012 brochure is for all students who applied for and have been accepted for a master's or doctoral qualification. Information contained in this brochure was accurate at the time of publication (28 November 2011) please send individual enquiries to the diferent e-mail accounts to avoid delays.
My registration @ Unisa 2012 brochure is for all students who applied for and have been accepted for a master's or doctoral qualification. Information contained in this brochure was accurate at the time of publication (28 November 2011) please send individual enquiries to the diferent e-mail accounts to avoid delays.
My registration @ Unisa 2012 brochure is for all students who applied for and have been accepted for a master's or doctoral qualification. Information contained in this brochure was accurate at the time of publication (28 November 2011) please send individual enquiries to the diferent e-mail accounts to avoid delays.
This brochure is for all students who applied for and have been accepted for a masters or doctoral qualication, as well as all re-registering masters and doctoral students who wish to register to study through Unisa in 2012. 2 Table of contents Step 1 Consider the practicalities of masters & doctoral studies Step 2 Choose your modules Step 3 Calculate your fees Step 4 Register online Step 5 Pay (student fees) Step 6 Registration approval Examination centre codes Other registration form codes /LVWRI8QLVDRIFLDOERRNVHOOHUV 08 25 1 Registration process 04 07 P\:DON#8QLVD Registration dates for 2012 A summary of Unisas registration process 26 39 2 General rules for masters & doctoral students 40 57 3 Unisa rules for students 58 73 Appendices The information contained in this brochure was accurate at the time of publication (28 November 2011). For updates, please go to the Unisa website http://www.unisa.ac.za or to the Unisa mobi site http://mobi.unisa.ac.za. 3 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Contact details Website: http://www.unisa.ac.za Mobi: http://mobi.unisa.ac.za myUnisa: http://my.unisa.ac.za Once you are registered as a Unisa student, you can download your study material and submit your assignments online in the case of structured masters degrees with written examinations. You can also access certain information such as your academic record, cancellation requests and study fee balances. Please send individual enquiries to the diferent e-mail accounts to avoid delays in response and always include your student number in the subject line. E-mail addresses: e mandd@unisa.ac.za for application and registration-related enquiries (prospective and registered masters and doctoral students) e resexcoord@unisa.ac.za for the submission of the research components for examination (eg thesis) e assign@unisa.ac.za for assignment enquiries e exams@unisa.ac.za for written examination enquiries e despatch@unisa.ac.za for study material enquiries e nan@unisa.ac.za for student account enquiries e gaudeamus@unisa.ac.za for graduation enquiries e myUnisaHelp@unisa.ac.za for assistance with myUnisa e myLifeHelp@unisa.ac.za for assistance with myLife e-mail accounts SMS numbers: The SMS numbers are only for students residing in South Africa. The cost per SMS is 50c. International masters and doctoral students are urged to make use of the e-mail mandd@unisa.ac.za. e 43578 for applications and registrations e 43584 for assignments e 43584 for examinations e 43579 for study material e 31954 for student accounts e 43582 for myUnisa and myLife 4 my Walk @ Unisa You are now on level 2 of your walk at Unisa. Youve already made some important decisions, but it is now essential to register if you wish to continue with masters or doctoral studies in 2012. 1 Choose & apply During this stage, you chose, applied for and were accepted for a specic masters or doctoral qualication at Unisa. You also conrmed that you are ready for the challenges of masters or doctoral studies. If you did not apply for a specic masters or doctoral qualication or if your application was unsuccessful, you must reapply during the prescribed application period and await conrmation from Unisa that your application was successful. 2 Register (you are here) If your application to Unisa was successful, you must register online for your masters or doctoral qualication. You may only register for the qualication for which you were approved. If you no longer wish to begin your approved qualication in 2012, you will be required to reapply for a new qualication during the next application period. If you are re-registering for your masters or doctoral qualication, you must register online for the 2012 academic year during the prescribed registration period. All masters and doctoral students must register for their rst and subsequent years of study. Your supervisor will advise you whether or not you are eligible for re-registration based on the progress you have made during the study year. This phase must be completed, with fees paid in full, in order to continue with your qualication. 3 Teach & learn After registration, you will be able to register on Unisas student portal, myUnisa. Here you will be able to download your study material and submit your assignments online (if you are registered for a coursework masters degree); access certain information such as your academic record, cancellation requests and study fee balances; connect with your supervisor and fellow students; and nd important resources on the Unisa librarys catalogue. It is here that your studies really begin. Note that the study material for the Research Proposal Module is only available online. 4 Graduate & lifelong learning During this level of the student walk, you can choose to remain in contact with the university and other alumni. In keeping with Unisas philosophy of lifelong learning and giving back, we encourage our alumni to remain in contact with the university not only for the networking and academic opportunities that present themselves, but also to participate in the education of new students in a mentorship role. Lets begin the journey with Step 2 Register. 5 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Register You must register now that Unisa has informed you that your application was successful. If you are re-registering for your masters or doctoral qualication, you must register online for the 2012 academic year during the prescribed registration period. R E G I S T E R C H O O S E
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& 6 Category Registration opens Registration closes Registrations for coursework degree modules 28 November 2011 19 March 2012 First-time registrations for the Research Proposal Module 28 November 2011 19 March 2012* 18 June 2012 13 July 2012 ** Re-registrations for the research component of the degree (dissertation/thesis or dissertation of limited scope) 28 November 2011 19 March 2012 Students who complete their Research Proposal Module before the closing date of 19 March 2012 may register for the research component for the 2012 academic year 19 March 2012 Students who complete their Research Proposal Module by 17 June 2012 may register for the Research component for the 2013 academic year. * Dates are subject to change for the 2013 academic year 18 June 2012 for the 2013 academic year 13 July 2012 Saturdays open: 7 January 2012, 14 January 2012 and 10 March 2012 All students intending to apply for an MBL, MBA or DBL through Unisas Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL) must please contact the GSBL directly for registration information (sbl@unisa.ac.za). Unisa ofces will close at 12:00 on Friday 23 December 2011 and re-open on Tuesday 3 January 2012. No registration documentation will be accepted during this period. Note: You must pay the minimum registration fee per module or the full fee for the Research Proposal Module or the research component by the relevant closing date before your registration will be nalised for 2012. No registration will be processed if the required fees are received after the appropriate closing date. Registration dates for 2012 NB: All masters and doctoral students must register online. No self-help facilities are available for masters and doctoral registrations. 6 * Students registering for the Research Proposal Module during this period have until November 2012 to have their Research Proposal Module ofcially approved. ** Students who register during this period also only have until November 2012 to complete the Research Proposal Module. 7 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 A summary of the Unisa registration process What must I do? What will Unisa do? Consider the practicalities of masters & doctoral studies Choose your modules Register online Pay Calculate your fees What must I do? Process your registration Send you your study material via courier or post (where applicable) Join myLife and myUnisa, and download your study material 8 1 9 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Registration process There are six steps to a successful registration. Each part of the process is important in completing your registration successfully. We have therefore included information that is important for you to know at each stage. You may only register online, which means that you will be prompted when information is missing or incorrect. This will assist you in ensuring that you include all important details and upload all necessary documents when submitting your registration. We urge you to register as soon as possible, as missing or incorrect information may cause delays in the approval of your registration. Step 1 Consider the practicalities of masters & doctoral studies Page 10 Step 2 Choose your modules Page 11 Step 3 Calculate your fees Page 11 Step 4 Register online Page 12 Step 5 Pay (student fees) Page 18 Step 6 Registration approval Page 24 10 Step 1 Consider the practicalities of masters & doctoral studies There are a number of practicalities related to masters and doctoral studies at Unisa that you need to consider before starting the registration process. Please work through this information carefully. Do you know how long you have to complete your masters or doctoral qualication? Have you made arrangements to nance your studies? Structured masters degrees You will have to pay a minimum fee per module before you will be allowed to register to study through Unisa in 2012 and all outstanding amounts must be paid by the prescribed due dates. Once you have completed the modules and register for the Research Proposal Module and the dissertation, the full fees are payable at the time of registration. Go to page 18 of this brochure for the prescribed student fees for 2012. Remember that in addition to your student fees, you may also have to buy prescribed books. We suggest that you contact Unisa (012 429 4152; vospresc@unisa.ac.za) before you register to request an advance list of your prescribed books. You will then be able to request a quotation from one of Unisas ofcial booksellers. This list is available on page 72 of this brochure. Research masters and doctoral degrees If you are registering for the Research Proposal Module or the research component (dissertation of limited scope, dissertation or thesis), you must pay your fees in full before your registration will be nalised for the relevant academic year. Limited bursaries are available for national and international students. Please contact the Student Funding Directorate (dsf@unisa.ac.za) for more information. Is there an examination venue near you? Have you checked that there is a Unisa exam venue close to where you live? Go to page 58 of this brochure and make sure that you will not have to travel long distances to get to an exam venue. Travelling long distances to an exam venue can be both demanding on you and expensive. If you are registered for the Research Proposal Module or the research component, you will not be required to write exams. You must, however, indicate an exam venue close to where you live when you register for administrative purposes. Have you checked Unisas provisional exam timetable? Please check the provisional examination timetable to ensure that there are no clashes for your modules. Please note that this is a provisional examination timetable and may change at the universitys discretion. Are you aware of Unisas rules for students? There are rules that govern masters and doctoral studies at Unisa (please see pages 27 to 35 of this brochure), as well as rules for all Unisa students (please see pages 41 to 56 of this brochure). Please work through this information so that you clearly understand what will be expected of you as a masters or doctoral student. Degree Maximum timeframe within which to complete the qualication Coursework masters degree 3 years Research masters degree 4 years (a student may apply for one additional year) Doctoral degree 5 years (a student may apply for one additional year) * You must register for a minimum of two academic years before submitting your thesis for examination purposes. 11 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Step 2 Choose your modules You will either have applied for and been accepted for a coursework masters degree, a research masters degree or a doctoral degree. e |n fhe case of a coursework masfer's degree, you musf selecf your modules. Two modules musf be passed prior to registering for the Research Proposal Module, unless the curriculum indicates otherwise. e All ofher masfer's and docforal sfudenfs musf regisfer for fhe Research Proposal Module and successfully complete it before they may register for the research component. e The oufcome of fhe Research Proposal Module for all masfer's and docforal degree sfudenfs is an accepfable research proposal. No mark is awarded for this module. You either comply or you do not comply. e Sfudenfs may submif fwo draff proposals and a fhird and 6nal proposal. |f fhe fhird affempf is nof successful, you may not continue with your studies. Step 3 Calculate your fees Study fees for research masters and doctoral studies must be paid in full at the point of registration. Both the registration form and fees must be submitted online prior to the closing date for registrations. Registration must be done online. Payment may be done online or via one of the other payment channels. Please go to pages 18 to 23 for more information on the fees, closing dates for fee payments and payment options. Please read this information carefully before you register. Note: Unisas Student Funding Directorate offers limited bursaries for national and international research masters and doctoral students. Go to the Unisa website (http://www.unisa.ac.za/default.asp?Cmd=ViewContent&ContentID=19220) for more information on the bursary criteria and application forms. Go to the Unisa website (http://www.unisa.ac.za/registration) for information on the modules related to your qualication of choice. Students who register between November and mid March must complete the Research Proposal Module before the registration period for the next academic year commences (giving them approximately one year to complete the module) June and July must also complete the Research Proposal Module before the registration period for the next academic year commences (giving them 5 to 6 months to complete the module) 12 Step 4 Register online All masters and doctoral students must register online during the prescribed registration period. No hardcopy registration forms will be accepted. If you are a re-registering masters or doctoral student, you must also register online. Note: You will only be allowed to register if you are re-registering for your masters or doctoral degree, or if you applied for admission online during the prescribed application dates and received conrmation from Unisa that your application was successful. Delivery options Before you start the registration process, please choose how you would like your rst study material pack to be delivered: courier or post. Please note that this selection applies only to the rst study pack and that all material that follows will be sent via ordinary mail service to the South African Post Ofce. Once you are a registered Unisa student, you must also register on myUnisa (http://my.unisa.ac.za), Unisas student portal, to access your study material online. Study material is also available on CD, free of charge, at certain of Unisas ofces. Note: All study material for the Research Proposal Module must be downloaded from myUnisa (http://my.unisa.ac.za), under resources. Courier Provide Unisa with your cellphone number and a physical address to which your study material package may be delivered between 08:00 and 16:00. You will be contacted by telephone to conrm a delivery time and date that is convenient. Please note that there is no additional fee to courier your study material. Post Provide Unisa with a correct address, suburb and postal code to avoid unnecessary delays. You will receive an SMS and a parcel notication from the Post Ofce informing you that the parcel is ready to collect. Please collect the parcel from the Post Ofce within 21 days of the date stamped on the parcel notication. You must have your ID with you to collect your package. If you do not collect the package it will be returned to Unisa. 13 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Online registration Unisas online registration process is quick and simple. By registering online, you will be prompted when information is missing or incorrect, This will assist you in ensuring that you include all important details and upload all necessary documents when submitting your registration. e Go fo fhe Unisa regisfrafion websife af hffp.//regisfrafion.unisa.ac.za. e Enfer your sfudenf number in fhe block provided and follow fhe links. e |f you do nof have a sfudenf number, you will nof be able fo confinue wifh your regisfrafion. Apply fo Unisa to obtain a student number and then use the student number to apply for admission to Unisa during the next application period. Await conrmation from Unisa that your application was successful before commencing with the registration process. e Check your personal defails on fhe screen and change any defails fhaf are incorrecf. e Enfer fhe module(s) for which you wanf fo regisfer. Ensure fhaf - you meet all the pre-requisites and co-requisites, and that you are eligible to register for the module(s) selected - you have entered the correct module code(s). - you have indicated in which language (English or Afrikaans) you want to receive your study material. e Choose how you would like fo have your sfudy maferial delivered. by courier or posf. e Calculafe your fees - Use the fee quotation link on the Unisa website (http://www.unisa.ac.za/feequote) to obtain a total fee quotation for the cost of the modules that you have selected. - Note the minimum fee payment that must be made before Unisa will begin to process your registration. If these fees are more than you can aford, go back to your choice of modules and delete some of the modules. Please check that you still meet all the pre-requisites and co-requisites. - Note that the full fee is payable when you register for the Research Proposal Module or the research component (eg dissertation). - Repeat this process until you are comfortable that you will be able to meet the fee payments. e Pay your fees - If you are satised that you can aford the modules selected, and have a credit card, you can make payment online: http://www.unisa.ac.za/feepayment. - If you do not have a credit card, you may pay at a Standard Bank or at a branch of the South African Post Ofce and fax the deposit slip to Unisa at 012 429 4150. Please use your student number as your reference number. e Complefe fhe process by submiffing your regisfrafion form online. 14 General registration information Can I transfer from another university to Unisa? Unisa accepts students from other universities, except if the student was excluded/suspended from another higher education institution on the grounds of misconduct. If you are transferring from another university, please provide Unisa with a declaration from the previous institution that you did not submit your masters/doctoral dissertation/ thesis for examination at that institution. If you do not have a student number, you will not be able to continue with registration. Please rst apply to Unisa to receive a student number in the next application period. You need to apply for admission once you have received your student or reference number. Can I register with Unisa and another university simultaneously? Unisa will accept you on condition that the modules for which you intend to register at Unisa are for non-degree purposes and that you have written permission from the other university allowing concurrent registration. You will be required to submit the written permission from the other university with your application. What should I do if I need an academic record? Send an e-mail to mandd@unisa.ac.za and request a copy of your academic record. Remember to include your student number in the subject line of all e-mails. May I register for modules for non-degree purposes (NDP) concurrently with my masters or doctoral degree? If you are registered for a masters degree, you may also register in the same academic year for two undergraduate modules or for one honours paper or the corresponding number of modules on the same level for non-degree purposes (NDP) If you are registered for a doctoral degree, you may also register in the same academic year for two undergraduate modules or for one honours paper or one masters paper or the corresponding number of modules on the same level for non-degree purposes (NDP) You will only be allowed to register for an honours or a masters paper/module(s) if you comply with the prescribed admission requirements for the honours or masters degree concerned. An application for concurrent registration must be submitted online on the prescribed form at least three weeks before the closing date for registration for the NDP paper/module(s) Degree Maximum timeframe within which to complete the qualication Coursework masters degree 3 years Research masters degree 4 years (a student may apply for one additional year) Doctoral degree 5 years (a student may apply for one additional year) * You must register for a minimum of two academic years before submitting a thesis for examination purposes. This information should be read in conjunction with the general information and rules for masters and doctoral studies on pages 27 to 35 and pages 41 to 56 of this brochure. How long do I have to complete my qualication? 15 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 May I defer my studies to the next academic year? If you wish to defer your studies to the next academic year, please apply online (DSAR 21, page 37) before the relevant closing date for re-registration. Deferments are only granted a year at a time and for a maximum of two years during the course of study for a particular qualication. Note: No deferments will be considered once your registration for an academic year has been nalised. Any requests for deferments after your registration has been nalised will be treated as a request for cancellation. Do I have to renew my registration annually? You must renew your registration annually. Submit a new registration form online and pay the prescribed fee for the academic year. May I register for two or more formal qualications? No. You may not register for two formal qualications at Unisa concurrently. May I cancel any modules once I have registered? Once you have registered for a reasearch masters or doctoral degree, you may not cancel your registration for the year concerned. Once your registration has been nalised, you remain liable for payment of the full fees for the year concerned even if you cancel you examination entry for one or more of you papers or modules (if applicable). In the case of coursework masters degrees (for which fees are charged per module/paper), normal rules regarding the cancellation or reduction of modules apply - subject to the rules applicable to the specic degree. Note: Registrations for the research proposal module, short dissertation, dissertation of limited scope, dissertation or thesis may not be cancelled. May I be exempted from study units? Students may not be granted exemption from study units obtained on grounds of a completed qualication. Exemptions will only be considered for study units of incomplete qualications on masters level. No exemptions are considered for doctoral degrees. 16 Are there supplementary/aegrotat examinations for papers/modules on masters level? Supplementary/aegrotat examinations are limited to students registered for the MBA and MBL degrees. I am registered for the research proposal module. What do I have to do now? Students must, on receipt of conrmation of registration, register on myUnisa to access their tutorial letter on how to write a proposal. A contact persons name and contact details will be provided to the student soon after registration. Are there any bursaries available for masters and doctoral students and does international (foreign) students also qualify to apply? There are limited bursaries available from the Directorate Student Funding for national and international (foreign) research masters and doctoral degree studies. Please contact them for more information on their criteria and the application forms on dsf@unisa.ac.za. Does Unisa assist students with disabilities? Unisas Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities (ARCSWiD) will assist and support students with disabilities. If you require assistance, please indicate the nature of your disability on your registration form and contact ARCSWiD as soon as possible. This will enable ARCSWiD to plan the measures necessary to support your needs. Should you need further further information about ARCSWID, please contact: e Mr Pintias Nkuna (+27 12 429 6923; nkunapj@unisa.ac.za) e Dr Siva Moodley (+27 12 429 6981; moodls@unisa.ac.za) e Mr Deenadayalan Moodley (+27 12 429 6050; moodld@unisa.ac.za) 17 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 What should I do to...? You may make any of the changes below by logging on to Unisas student portal, myUnisa (http://my.unisa.ac.za), and following the registration prompts. If you would prefer the university to assist you, please submit your request in writing (using the prescribed forms) either by post (The Registrar, PO Box 392, Unisa, 0003) or by fax (012 429 4150). Add study units You must apply in writing using the prescribed form or online to add study units. You must also pay the necessary fee to the university by the relevant closing date for registration. Cancel study units You may cancel a masters paper or module (excluding the research proposal module). You will, however, forfeit the applicable portion of the fees paid (this is related to the date of cancellation). Research masters and doctoral students may not cancel their studies after acceptance thereof. Change my address and/or telephone number You must submit all requests to change telephone numbers and/or postal, physical or courier addresses in writing using the prescribed form or online. Change my exam centre Requests to change examination centres must be done at least one month prior to the commencement of the respective examination period. Apply for study unit credit exemptions You cannot be exempted from more than 50% of the modules for the qualication for which you are registered. You must also have met the requisite admission requirement at the time of having passed the study units at your previous institution. No exemptions will be granted towards completed qualications. What is recognition of prior learning (RPL)? Unisas RPL programme allows you to gain recognition and credit for skills and learning acquired through means other than through formal learning programmes. Your skill and knowledge will be evaluated; if it is found to be relevant, you may be granted appropriate credits. RPL may thus make it possible for you to either gain access to or earn credits towards a Unisa qualication based on prior non-formal learning, thereby reducing your study time. If you are interested in RPL, please send an e-mail to rpl@unisa.ac.za. 17 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 18 Step 5 Pay (student fees) Student fees The university will not accept cash or cheques at any of its ofces. Cash may, however, still be paid into the universitys bank account, at any Standard Bank branch or at any branch of the South African Post Ofce. The government is currently investigating the subsidy for foreign students. Your attention is drawn to the fact that prescribed student fees could increase substantially in the future. The university reserves the right to charge fees in certain countries in the currency of that country. Prescribed student fees for 2012 Fees are valid for the 2012 academic year only. Prescribed student fees include registration, examinations (excluding special, sick and supplementary examinations) and admission to discussion classes. .JOJNVNBNPVOUQBZBCMFBUUIFQPJOUPGSFHJTUSBUJPO - A minimum amount is payable on registration in respect of each module or paper for which you register. - The minimum amount payable on registration is dependent on the number of individual study units for which you register. - A minimum initial amount is payable for each module. The full fees are payable when registering for the reseach proposal module and research component. - The minimum amount payable on registration will be forfeited should the relevant study unit be cancelled. Kindly note that research masters and doctoral students may not cancel their studies. Structured degree students may not cancel the research proposal module or the research component (disertation) - Note that compulsory miscellaneous fees, where applicable, are also payable on registration. These fees include the levy for students in foreign countries and levies for additional study material. After payment of the initial amount on registration, the outstanding balance must be paid before the relevant dates. - All fees must be paid into the correct allocation or else the university will not be able to process your registration. 1SFTDSJCFETUVEFOUGFFT The levy for students in foreign countries must be paid in addition to the minimum initial payment on registration. A student must be in possession of a student number before registration can be processed or fees paid or deposited into the Standard Bank account. Any legal fees that arise due to actions taken by Unisa to collect unpaid student fees will be for the account of the student. NB: Please note that the University no longer banks with Absa Bank. Our new bank is Standard Bank, see account details on pages 19 and 57. Payment methods Debit cards Debit card payments are only accepted if you pay or register in person at Unisa in Sunnyside/Florida or at one of the regional ofces. Credit cards Credit cards are restricted to Visa and Mastercard. Credit card payments are accepted if you pay in person at Unisa in Sunnyside/Florida or at one of the regional ofces. Please note that these are real-time transactions. Unisa web credit card payments Unisa web payment link: www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo (this is a secure site). Postal orders, money orders & bank drafts Postal orders, money orders and bank drafts should be made payable to Unisa. This method of payment will only be accepted if posted to the university. Telegraphic money order (TMO) Students must state surname, rst names, address, student number (if known) and for what purpose this payment is made. The TMO must be addressed to Unisa UNISARAND for delivery and payment by the Unisarand Post Ofce. 19 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Payment methods Bank deposit Bank deposits can be made at any Standard Bank branch in South Africa: e if you already have a sfudenf number e in respecf of fees, for example. sfudy fees, examinafion fees (supplementary, sick or special exam fees), exemption fees, and library charges e provided fhaf fhe deposif slip is correcfly 6lled in as follows. Deposit to: Unisa student deposits Bank account number: 096R Deposit reference: rst eight (8) blocks are for the student number (If the student number consists of only 7 digits, then a 0 must be lled in as the rst digit of the student number) leave one block open, then ll in the code number 5400374721 for study fees, 5400374225 for library fees If a cheque is deposited, also write your student number on the back of the cheque Should any of the information on the bank deposit slip be incomplete or incorrect, the transaction will not be processed by the bank and or cause delay in the allocation or transfer of funds to your account. Payments will be allocated within two days, except over weekends, to the study fees account provided that all the information on the deposit is correct. Internet/ electronic payments Please note that Unisa is a pre-approved beneciary. e Selecf Unisa on the beneciary eld. e You will nof be required fo complefe fhe bank accounf or branch code details. e Ensure fhaf fhe reference 6eld is complefed correcfly. Deposit reference: rst eight (8) blocks are for the student number (If the student number consists of only 7 digits, then a 0 must be lled in as the rst digit of the student number) leave one block open, then ll in the code number 5400374721 for study fees, 5400374225 for library fees Should any of the information be incomplete or incorrect, the transaction will not be processed by the bank and or cause a delay in the allocation or transfer of funds to your account. Payments will be allocated within two days, except over weekends, to the study fees account provided that all the information on the deposit is correct. South African Post Ofce (SAPO) Deposit reference rst eight (8) blocks are for the student number (If the student number consists of only 7 digits, then a 0 must be lled in as the rst digit of the student number) leave one block open, then ll in the number 5400374721 for study fees, 5400374225 for library fees Provide the reference number to the SAPO cashier and state that you want to pay Unisa. International students Please note that this bank account can ONLY be used by international students. The preferred method of payment is credit card via the Unisa website. The Unisa web payment link is www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo. Alternatively, you can make payment by means of a SWIFT/EFT transfer (see bank account details below). SWIFT/EFT transfers can be made e if you already have a sfudenf number e in respecf of fees, for example. sfudy fees, examinafion fees (supplementary, sick or special exam fees),exemption fees and library charges e provided fhaf fhe defails are 6lled in as follows. Bank: Standard Bank Beneciary: Unisa student deposits Branch code: 010645 Swift code: SBZAZAJJ Account number: 011554622 Deposit reference: rst eight (8) blocks are for the student number (If the student number consists of only 7 digits, then a 0 must be lled in as the rst digit of the student number) leave one block open, then ll in the number 5400374721 for study fees, 5400374225 for library fees Please note that credit card payments are real-time transactions. Submit proof of payment to mandd@unisa.ac.za or fax proof to +27 12 429 4150. Refunds e Requesfs have fo be made in wrifing and musf be signed by the registered student. e Refund form is available in my Studies @ Unisa. e Requesf can be e-mailed fo 6nanQunisa.ac.za or faxed to +27 (12) 4298147 e Refunds will be processed wifhin 21 days from receipf of requesf e Credif balances exceeding fhe fofal sfudy fees paid by sponsors or bursaries will be refunded to the sponsor or bursary concerned No refunds for credit balances less than R100.00 will be allowed. General e The university reserves the right not to render service to students with outstanding balances. 20 Registration cancellation dates for 2012 Research masters and students registered for the Research Proposal Module or research component (dissertation) and doctoral students may not cancel their studies after acceptance thereof Last day for cancellation of year papers/modules; minimum payment forfeited (Initial payment and second payment forfeited after this date) 15 May 2012 Last day for cancellation of year papers/modules; minimum and second payment forfeited (Full payment forfeited after this date) 15 August 2012 Complete the deposit slip according to the table below Unisa student deposits Leave a block empty after your student number 096R Reference number a) Study fees 5 4 0 0 3 7 4 7 2 1 b) Library fees 5 4 0 0 3 7 4 2 2 5 8 digit student number A Standard Bank deposit slip 1 1 5 4 2 3 2 3 5 4 21 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Prescribed student fees: masters and doctoral students Description Semester Total Minimum amount payable on registration Due by 15 March 2012 Due by 15 May 2012 Due by 15 August 2012 Subjects in Education, Law, Libraries, Museums, Psychology, Administration and Social Services Masters level Module Year R 1,537.00 R 750.00 R 397.00 R 390.00 Paper Year R 3,074.00 R 1,500.00 R 794.00 R 780.00 Research Proposal Module/short dissertation Year R 3,074.00 R 3,074.00 Dissertation of limited scope Year R 6,148.00 R 6,148.00 Dissertation master s deg ree Year R 10,986.00 R 10,986.00 Doctoral level Research Proposal Module Year R 3,074.00 R 3,074.00 Thesis Year R 11,896.00 R 11,896.00 Subjects in Business; Commerce and Management Sciences; Computer Science and Data Processing; Language, Linguistics and Literature; Philosophy; Religion and Theology; and Social Sciences Studies Masters level Module Year R 1,513.00 R 750.00 R 383.00 R 380.00 Paper Year R 3,026.00 R 1,500.00 R 766.00 R 760.00 Research Proposal Module/short dissertation Year R 3,026.00 R 3,026.00 Dissertation of limited scope Year R 6,052.00 R 6,052.00 Dissertation master s deg ree Year R 10,141.00 R 10,141.00 Doctoral level Research Proposal Module Year R 3,026.00 R 3,026.00 Thesis Year R 11,376.00 R 11,376.00 22 Prescribed student fees: masters and doctoral students (continued) Description Semester Total Minimum amount payable on registration Due by 15 March 2012 Due by 15 May 2012 Due by 15 August 2012 Subjects in Architecture and Environment Design; Engineering and Engineering Technology; Home Economics; Industrial Arts, Trades and Technology; Mathematical Sciences; and Physical Education, Health Education and Leisure. Masters level Module Year R 1,477.00 R 750.00 R 367.00 R 360.00 Paper Year R 2,954.00 R 1,500.00 R 734.00 R 720.00 Research Proposal Module/short dissertation Year R 2,954.00 R 2,954.00 Dissertation of limited scope Year R 5,908.00 R 5,908.00 Dissertation master s deg ree Year R 9,296.00 R 9,296.00 Doctoral level Research Proposal Module Year R 2,954.00 R 2,954.00 Thesis Year R 10,921.00 R 10,921.00 Subjects in Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources; Arts, Visual and Performing Arts; Health Care and Health Sciences and Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. Masters level Module Year R 1,445.00 R 750.00 R 355.00 R 340.00 Paper Year R 2,890.00 R 1,500.00 R 700.00 R 690.00 Research Proposal Module/short dissertation Year R 2,890.00 R 2,890.00 Dissertation of limited scope Year R 5,780.00 R 5,780.00 Dissertation master s deg ree Year R 8,386.00 R 8,386.00 Doctoral level Research Proposal Module Year R 2,890.00 R 2,890.00 Thesis Year R 10,661.00 R 10,661.00 23 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Supplementary, special and aegrotat examinations R 170.00 Per study unit Remarking of examinations scripts R 300.00 Examination scripts and closing dates for application (per examination script). Closing dates for the receipt of applications to have examination answer scripts rechecked/remarked are as follows: Checking of marks R 130.00 * October/November 2011 examinations: 31 January 2012 *January /February 2012 supplementary examinations: 30 March 2012 * May/June 2012 examinations: 31 July 2012 Dishonoured cheques R 450.00 Levy on students in foreign countries Category Levy per course Levy per module Students with an address or examination centre outside the RSA must pay the additional compulsory levy on registration: A R 850.00 R 425.00 Category A : Africa Category B : Rest of the world
B R 1,700.00 R 850.00 Students who, after registration change their postal address to a foreign address or examination centre will be liable to pay the foreign as specied. The levy for foreign students is not transferable and also not refundable; this rule also applies to the change of address from foreign countries to South Africa. Foreign levy on masters and doctoral students Masters degrees
R4,893.00 Fully payable on registration. The levy for foreign students is not transferable and also not refundable. Doctoral degrees
R5,273.00 Learning centres tutorial levy (Per student per semester) R 100.00 Library card (Smart card) R 45.00 Students who are liable for the Library card fees are: * Students who apply for a card for the rst time * Students who previously had a card but need a new one * Students whose previous card is lost or damaged Students who are in possession of a Library card and re-register do not need to apply or pay for a new card; the old card will be activated automatically If you indicated "YES" on the registration form with regard to the Library card, the card fees will automatically be payable upon registration as part of your minimum payment Amount forfeited in case of death prior to the examination period R 1,080.00 Visual Art Studio fee R 120.00 Per semester R 240.00 Full-year course Miscellaneous fees 24 Step 6: Registration approval If you submitted your registration online and pay the minimum/full student fees by the closing date for registrations, Unisa will process your registration. Unisa will inform you of your contact person/supervisor in the academic department concerned. You are advised to make contact with this person as soon as possible after registration and to download your study material via myUnisa, Unisas student portal (http://my.unisa.ac.za). 24 25 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 25 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 26 2 27 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 General rules for masters & doctoral students 1 General (i) There are separate departmental brochures available on departmental websites for most of the masters and doctoral degrees, as well as the ofcial my Registration @ Unisa brochures. These publications must be read in conjunction with this brochure and the ofcial Masters and Doctoral Teaching/Tuition Policy and Procedures on the Unisa website. (ii) This brochure is only available online should be consulted during your studies. (iii) We usually speak of a masters dissertation and a supervisor, but of a doctoral thesis and a supervisor. For the sake of convenience, the term thesis is mainly used in this part of the brochure; while the terms dissertation/dissertation of limited scope/short dissertation are used only in a few instances for the sake of clarity. Students should acquaint themselves with the general information and Rules which appear in this brochure, but it is hoped that the following comments will help students to understand the application of the more important rules. It should be clearly understood, however, that possession of the prescribed qualications does not automatically qualify a student to register for a higher degree. A student may be required to comply with additional requirements, e.g. in the form of additional studies, an assignment or an oral or written examination, before being allowed to register. 2 Registration Phase Once a student number has been allocated to an individual, this student number will remain his/her student number at Unisa for all formal qualications Students applying for degrees (MBL, MBA, DBL) ofered by the Graduate School for Business Leadership (GSBL) must submit their applications directly to the GSBL. All enquiries related to these degrees must be directed to Tel: 011 652 0000 or email: sbl@unisa.ac.za. Masters and doctoral students may only register online. The minimum instalment required for registration must be submitted before the relevant closing date. Students must please take note that certain degrees are by selection and have earlier closing dates than the normal registration closing dates. Any documents required for registration submitted must be included here, if not previously submitted. If approved, students who have submitted their complete application (i.e. all required documents and minimum fees) may register online. Other students will be informed of the outcome of the application and of any remaining conditions to be complied with in order to nalise their registration (e.g. fees to be paid, supplementary academic requirements to be met, etc.). Unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the outcome and, where applicable, the minimum study fees paid will be refunded. Note that the admission is only valid for the current academic year. If you do not register for the 2012 academic year you will have to re-apply for 2013 academic year in the prescribed application dates. The process outlined above may be time consuming in some cases, especially when we approach the various closing dates when most applications are invariably submitted. It is, therefore, essential that prospective students apply well in advance, especially where deadlines set by employers and sponsors have to be met. 28 3 Additional information on the admission procedure Since the chair of the department may demand a students entire academic record, it would be wise to submit statements online in respect of all the students preceding degrees as well. The student may request his/her university to forward the statement directly to Unisa (quoting the Unisa student number), in which event the Registrar of this University must be notied immediately that such a request has been made. Students are expected to make suggestions of their own regarding the specic subject or eld in which they would like to do research. The department will assist them in arriving at a decision, but the initial exploration of possible subjects is the responsibility of each student. When a decision has been reached, the title and/or examination topics must be submitted to the University on the prescribed form. NB: Unless otherwise decided by Senate, students who wish that their thesis or part(s) of their thesis be treated as condential/secret, must submit a fully substantiated application, supported by the institution concerned, when the title of the projected thesis is initially submitted for approval. If it is approved that a thesis be kept condential/ secret, the procedure to be followed will be determined by Senate. When the title is approved, the University also nominates a supervisor under whose guidance the student will work. It is desirable that, if at all possible, a student should meet his/her supervisor as soon as possible. If the meeting takes place in Pretoria, students are advised to establish contact with the relevant Subject Reference Librarian at the same time. If the meeting is conducted via email, students may ask for the name and email address of their Subject Reference Librarian and should contact them as soon as possible. 4 Compulsory annual renewal of registration and deferment For the duration of their studies, students must register each year by the stipulated date. Re-registration is annually subject to the recommendation of the department and may be refused in any year on the grounds of unsatisfactory progress. Students who wish to defer their studies at any stage must, before the closing date for re-registration, submit a substantiated application beforehand on the prescribed form. Such deferment will, if granted, be for a period of one year only, after which a further application must be submitted. Deferment will, at most, be granted twice. If a student does not register for a particular year (years) and did not obtain prior permission to defer his/her studies, the approved title of his/ her projected thesis will not necessarily be reserved for him/her. 5 Cancellation of studies Students who are registered for a research masters or a doctors degree may not cancel their registration for the year concerned or reduce the number of papers or modules (if applicable) for which they have registered. Once students registrations have been accepted, they therefore remain liable for payment of the full fees for the year concerned even if they cancel their examination entry for one or more of their papers or modules (if applicable). In the case of students who are registered for the structured masters degrees (for which fees are charged per module/ paper), normal rules regarding the cancellation or reduction of study units apply - subject to the rules applicable to the specic degree. NB: registrations for the reseach proposal module, short dissertation, dissertation of limited scope, dissertation or thesis may not be cancelled. 29 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 6 Concurrent registration for postgraduate studies and a paper/module(s) for non-degree purposes e Students who are registered for a masters degree, may also register in the same academic year for two undergraduate modules or for one honours paper or the corresponding number of modules on the same level for non-degree purposes (NDP) e Students who are registered for a doctors degree may also register in the same academic year for two undergraduate modules or for one honours paper or one masters paper or the corresponding number of modules on the same level for non-degree purposes (NDP) e Note that students may only register for an honours or a masters paper/module(s) if they comply with the prescribed admission requirements for the honours or masters degree concerned. NB: An application for concurrent registration must reach the University at least three weeks before the closing date for registration for the NDP paper/module(s) on the prescribed form. 7 The thesis Once a students registration has been accepted, he/she must address all correspondence in connection with the thesis itself to his/her supervisor. The University will not accept a thesis that has previously been submitted for a degree at another university. A student may, however, include material from any existing publications in the thesis, provided that it is clearly indicated as such. The general arrangement is that a student submits completed work to the supervisor, usually chapter by chapter, for perusal and comment. The thesis must be printed in the A4 or A5 format, on good quality paper which does not permit undue show- through, using at least one and a half spacing (except footnotes and quotations which may be in single spacing) and leaving a left margin of at least 2 centimetres. The thesis must, in the opinion of the University, be neat and legible. If there is uncertainty about the printing quality or the suitability thereof, students would be well advised to submit to the Registrar a print-out of approximately two pages, to ensure that it meets the desired standards of legibility. A summary of not more than 350 words (150 words in the case of a masters dissertation) in the language in which the thesis is written forms an integral part of the thesis and must be included in the front of each copy of the thesis before the copies are bound. It must also be incorporated in the electronic copy. If the thesis is not in English, each copy of the thesis must also contain a copy of the summary in English, which must be bound in the front of the bound copies. In order to assist the Library with the retrieval of information, students must give approximately ten key terms which describe the topic of the thesis at the end of the summary of the thesis. If the thesis is not written in English, the key terms in English must be given at the end of the English summary. 30 Title of thesis A diagnostic model for the prediction of mathematics achievement for the university students The following is an example of key terms used for a thesis: Key terms: Mathematics achievement; Academic performance; Psychometric measuring instruments; Diagnostic tests; First- year university students; Cognitive factors; Intelligence; Aptitude; Previous performance; Study methods; Attitudes; Interest; Anxiety; Personality; Adjustment. The title page of a masters dissertation or doctoral thesis must bear the following inscription: (Please note that if the title of the thesis is in a language other than English, an English translation must appear directly below the title) (i) (full title of the thesis) .................................................... (ii) by (full name of the candidate) ...................................... (iii) (1) submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of .. (2) in the subject (iii)(2) is not applicable in the case of the degrees MCompt, MMus, MInf, MVA, LLM, MPH, MCompt, MA in Clinical Psychology, MA(SS) (Mental Health), MPA, MA (International Communication), MVA, MMus, MA with specialisation in Sociolinguistics, MA with specialisation in Applied Linguistics, MA with specialisation in TESOL, MEd with specialisation in Guidance and Counselling, MEd with specialisation in Adult Education, MEd with specialisation in Comparative and International Education, MEd with specialisation in Curriculum Studies, MEd with specialisation in Early Childhood Education, MEd with specialisation in Educational Psychology, MEd with specialisation in History of Education, MEd with specialisation in Open and Distance Learning, MEd with specialisation in Philosophy of Education, MEd with specialisation in Socio-education, MEd with specialisation in Inclusive Education, MEd with specialisation in Environmental Education, MEd with specialisation in Natural Science Education, MEd with specialisation in Mathematics Education, DCompt, DPA, DMus, LLD and DBL. In the case of a Masters or a Doctors degree in Classics (not Latin or Greek), department must be inserted in the place of subject.) and it shall read: in the Department of ....... (3) at the University of South Africa (iv) (1) Supervisor (2) Co-supervisor (if applicable) ....... (v) Date submitted ...... 31 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 7.1 Examination and copies for examination When the thesis nears completion, the candidate must advise the Registrar of his/her intention to submit it for examination. This must be done before 30 September for the graduation ceremony in April/May, but preferably three months before the candidate intends submitting the thesis. For the September graduation ceremony the date is 15 April. A form (DSAR20) for this purpose appears on page 36 of this brochure. Candidates who wish to receive their degrees at the April/May graduation ceremony must submit their theses by 30 November of the preceding year; and candidates who wish to receive their degrees at the spring graduation ceremony must submit their theses by 15 June. If submission takes place after 15 June, a student can expect to graduate in April/May of the following year. If submission takes place after 30 November, graduation will probably take place in September of the following year. If submission takes place after end February, a student can expect to graduate in September and will have to re-register and pay the full tuition fees. Please note that the above graduation indicated are estimates since it may be required of a candidate to make substantial corrections before the result is formally approved/released. Except with the special permission of Senate, no thesis may be handed in unless it is accompanied by a written declaration from the supervisor in which permission is granted for the examination of the thesis. Such a declaration does not imply that the supervisor considers the thesis acceptable. For examination purposes, a candidate must submit three copies of the thesis, bound between soft covers with a glued spine, to the Registrar; provided that the University reserves the right to demand that more than three copies be submitted. The title of the thesis and the name of the candidate must appear on the cover as well as on the spine of each examination copy. Candidates are also referred to the item: Additional copies. 32 NB: The examination copies must be accompanied by: (a) the following statement by the candidate: I declare that ............................................................ (title of thesis) is my own work and that all the sources that I have used or quoted have been indicated and acknowledged by means of complete references. (The thesis will not be examined unless this statement has been submitted.) (b) A loose copy of the summary in English, in the following form, for publication by ProQuest Information and Learning: (i) (full approved title of the thesis) ............................................ (English translation of the title if the thesis is not written in English) (ii) by (initials and surname of candidate) ........................................................................... (iii) Degree: ........... (iv) Subject: ((iv) is not applicable in the case of the degrees LLM, MPH, MCompt, MA in Clinical Psychology, MA(SS) (Mental Health), MPA, MA (International Communication), MVA, MMus, MA with specialisation in Organisational Communication Research and Practice, MA with specialisation in Ancient Languages and Cultures, MA with specialisation in Sociolinguistics, MA with specialisation in Applied Linguistics, MA with specialisation in TESOL, Mlnf, MEd with specialisation in Guidance and Counselling, MEd with specialisation in Adult Education, MEd with specialisation in Comparative and International Education, MEd with specialisation in Curriculum Studies, MEd with specialisation in Early Childhood Education, MEd with specialisation in Educational Psychology, MEd with specialisation in History of Education, MEd with specialisation in Open and Distance Learning, MEd with specialisation in Philosophy of Education, MEd with specialisation in Socio-education, MEd with specialisation in Inclusive Education, MEd with specialisation in Environmental Education, MEd with specialisation in Natural Science Education, MEd with specialisation in Mathematics Education, DCompt, DPA, DMus, LLD and DBL. In the case of a Masters or a Doctors degree in Classics (not Latin or Greek), department must be inserted in the place of subject.) (v) Supervisor : ..... (vi) Co-supervisor (if applicable): (vii) Summary (viii) Key terms describing the topic of a dissertation/thesis (10 key terms).
(c) A copy of the title page of the thesis (required by ProQuest Information and Learning). (d) A doctoral candidate must also submit his/her curriculum vitae (<350 words). 33 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 7.2 Additional copies (1) After approval of the thesis, and before conferment of the degree, the candidate must submit the text of the thesis in electronic format and the same text in a further two printed copies (unless special permission has been granted to submit fewer than two) which must comply with the following requirements: (a) the two printed copies must be bound between hard covers with a glued spine. The title of the thesis and the name of the candidate must appear on the cover as well as on the spine of each bound copy. (2) A candidate for the LLD degree whose thesis has been accepted is requested to submit, in addition to the additional number of copies stipulated in (1) above, a further bound copy which will be forwarded by the ofce of the Executive Dean to the library of the Appeal Court. It should be borne in mind that the degree will not be awarded unless the student complies with all the requirements, including the submission of the additional copies, before a date set by the University. e The following formats are acceptable: Text formats: ASCII (txt) MS Word (.doc) WordPerfect (.wpd) Rich Text Format (.rtf) PDF Image Formats: GIF JPEG TIFF Students must please ascertain that the electronic copy is not damaged and is readily accessible by the University. 7.3 Re-admission after failure Doctors degrees No person may present himself/herself for the examination more than once, except with the special permission of Senate. If a candidates thesis is not accepted, one or more examination copies may, at the exclusive discretion of the University, be returned to the candidate after the lapse of one year. These copies remain the property of the University. Masters degrees No person may submit a dissertation or a dissertation of limited scope for examination more than once without the special permission of Senate. For the degrees MA in Clinical Psychology, MMus with specialisation in Performance, MEd with specialisation in Guidance and Counselling, as well as for Option 1 of the Masters degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, no person may repeat any part of the examination without the special permission of Senate. 34 7.4 Cession of copyright and publication of a thesis and journal article The copyright subsisting in a thesis submitted to the University in fullment or part fullment of a masters or a doctoral degree shall vest in the student, irrespective of whether such a thesis is accepted or not. Consequently A student shall grant the University a non-exclusive copyright licence to reproduce, in any manner or form, and disseminate for archival, teaching, and research purposes a dissertation or thesis submitted to the University in fullment or part fullment of a masters or a doctoral degree. In exceptional circumstances, a student may apply to be exempted from granting this copyright licence. Such an application must be fully substantiated. 35 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Example of a title page of a masters dissertation or doctoral thesis (Title of thesis) by (Full name of student)
submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of (eg Doctor of Philosophy) in the subject (eg Psychology) at the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA Supervisor: (Name) Co- supervisor: (Name) (only if appointed) (Month and year of submission) 36 DSAR20 (Fax: to 012 429 4150 or e-mail: mandd@unisa.ac.za) Notice of intention to submit dissertation/thesis for examination Notice SURNAME AND INITIALS STUDENT NUMBER QUALIFICATION QUALIFICATION CODE FINAL TITLE OF THE DISSERTATION / THESIS UNDER WHICH IT WILL BE SUBMITTED (please print and ensure that the correct wording is used)
I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE THAT I INTEND TO SUBMIT MY DISSERTATION / THESIS FOR EXAMINATION WITH A VIEW TO THE GRADUATION CEREMONY TO BE HELD DURING (please indicate with X) SPRING 2012 AUTUMN 2013 SIGNATURE DATE E LL P M P MM A M A X A XX E X E A 37 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 DSAR21 (Fax: to 012 429 4150 or e-mail: mandd@unisa.ac.za) Request for deferment of study for masters and doctoral students SURNAME AND INITIALS STUDENT NUMBER QUALIFICATION QUALIFICATION CODE Name of your supervisor and co-supervisor (if applicable) Please indicate whether this is your rst or second ( nal)* request for a deferment. Mark with an X Provide substantial reasons for your request for a deferment:
NB: If you are already registered for the academic year, please complete the form for cancellation *Note that deferments can only be granted per academic year and for a maximum of two academic years SIGNATURE DATE 38 DSAR22 (Fax: to 012 429 4150 or e-mail: mandd@unisa.ac.za) Proposed amendment to title SURNAME AND INITIALS STUDENT NUMBER QUALIFICATION QUALIFICATION CODE Name of your supervisor and co-supervisor (if applicable) Proposed title (new or amended)
SIGNATURE DATE 39 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 40 3 41 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Unisa rules for students There are rules that govern masters and doctoral studies at Unisa. Please work through these rules carefully so that you carefully understand what is expected of you as a masters or doctoral student at Unisa. Introduction The content of this section is dened by the legislation and regulations set out in the Higher Education Act, 1997 (as amended). Where provision is made for institutional discretion, the Unisa rules are subject to approval by Council and/or Senate (as appropriate), except where expressly recorded to the contrary. The rules contained in this document represent the general rules of the University and apply to all students of Unisa. These rules must be read together with the applicable unisa policies, which have the same force and efect as the rules contained in this document. The relevant policies are available on the Unisa website as well as on the CD containing general registration information which is distributed to all students. The rules published here and related policies may be amended prior to the commencement of the following academic year. In addition to these general rules , there may be specic rules per college and/or qualication. They will be expressly stated in the information pertaining to the college and/or qualication set out elsewhere in this document or in the relevant tutorial letters,all of which are available to registered students in print format or online. Where the rules of a college make provision for special requirements with regard to registration for a module ofered in the college, the requirements will apply equally where the module is taken in another college or for non- degree purposes, unless expressly stated to the contrary. When a student registers with Unisa, the student: (i) acknowledges an awareness of the prevalent rules of the university; and (ii) undertakes to be bound and abide by the rules of the institution. The student bears the onus of ensuring that s/ he is familiar with the rules pertinent to his/her registration with Unisa. Ignorance of these rules and related institutional policies will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression. In the event that a reasonable disparity in the rules becomes apparent, the rule which is more favourable to the afected student/s will be applied. Ofce hours 07:45 to 16:00, Mondays to Fridays, excluding public holidays. The university closes on the last working day before Christmas day and re-opens on the rst working day of the New Year. 1 Language of tuition The university provides tuition in Afrikaans and English, according to the preference of the student. However, as approved by Senate, specic modules are ofered in English only. In qualications comprising the learning of a language, tuition may be ofered only in the language of the module that is being taught, after the approval by Senate. Prescribed books may not always be available in the language in which the student has chosen to receive tuition. 2. Language(s) of research The Language Policy subscribes to the principles of functional multilingualism. Where mutually acceptable to the student and supervisor, students are allowed to write their thesis in any of the South African ofcial languages. However, if the thesis or dissertation is written in a language other than English, the abstracts of the thesis or dissertation must be provided in English. 42 3 Method of tuition Unisa is an open distance learning institution. Consequently, contact tuition is limited to group discussion classes or tutorials as may be scheduled for the module. Tuition is provided through print-based format (except in the case of modules ofered solely online), multimedia and online through the myUnisa student portal. Students with disabilities who are registered at Unisa receive modes of tuition according to their needs insofar as the university is reasonably able to accommodate the students needs. Students having special requirements must advise the university of their circumstances and make arrangements for the provision thereof. The rules regarding assessments are set out later in this document. 4 Library Services 4.1 Membership of the library is available to all registered students and is subject to library regulations. These regulations are published in the my Studies @ Unisa brochure, which is issued to students upon registration. 4.2 Students living outside of South Africa also qualify for membership, but services will depend on whether the students environment provides the infrastructure required for a specic service. 4.3 Note: the library does not stock prescribed books and these must be purchased by the student, as required. Limited copies of prescribed books may be purchased by the library for tuition and research purposes. 4.4 To gain access to the services (electronically), students must visit the Library webpage www.unisa.ac.za/library, click on login and create a PIN. Please refer to the my Studies @ Unisa brochure for more information. 4.5 Examination results of students who fail to return library material by the due date will be withheld until the material has been received or until the replacement cost of each item as well as all outstanding administrative costs have been paid in full. Re-registration will also not be possible. 5. Reports, records and statements of academic results 5.1 Certied Advance Statement 5.1.1 A student will receive a Certied Advance Statement in respect of a completed degree, diploma or certicate. 5.1.2 The Advance Statement is posted to the student as soon as reasonably possible after completion of the qualication. 5.1.3 All modules that have been passed will be indicated on the Advance Statement, together with the percentages obtained. 5.1.4 An Advance Statement will not be issued to a student who has an outstanding fee balance or outstanding library material. The Advance Statement will only be processed upon settlement of the obligation. 5.1.5 An Advance Statement is only issued after the students results have been nally audited for correctness. 5.2 Statement of Credits 5.2.1 A student may request, in writing a Statement of Credits in respect of an incomplete qualication or for a completed qualication, which will set out the modules passed by the student. 43 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 5.3 Transcript of academic record and abbreviated syllabus 5.3.1 A student may, upon a written request, receive a transcript of his/her academic record and/or the abbreviated syllabus for modules comprising the qualication. Students may also request that the documents be sent directly to a South African university or to one institution in a foreign jurisdiction. In the latter instance, the onus is on the requesting student to ensure that the information is correctly provided to Unisa. 5.4 Certicate of Conduct 5.4.1 If a student is registered at Unisa but intends registering at another university in the following year, no Certicate of Conduct will be issued before his/her examination results are available. 5.4.2 The Certicate of Conduct is printed as part of the students academic record and no separate document is issued. 5.4.3 Certicate of Conduct are issued only on request.. 5.4.4 A Certicate of Conduct is not a testimonial of the students character. 5.5 Progress Report 5.5.1 The university does not issue Progress Reports in respect of undergraduate qualications. 5.5.2 At least four weeks prior to the commencement of an ofcial examination session, a letter indicating whether or not a student has been admitted to the examinations in each of the modules for which s/he is registered, will be posted to the student. The communication also indicates the nal examination dates and may be used in support of any application for leave for examination purposes, if needed. 5.6 Completion of a qualication 5.6.1 A students qualication status will only be amended from INCOMPLETE to COMPLETE on the academic record after the results have been nally audited and approved as being correct. 6 Qualications ofered 6.1 Unisa is a comprehensive university and ofers qualications ranging from certicates to doctoral studies within six colleges, namely: College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS) College of Education (CEDU) College of Human Sciences (CHS) College of Law (CLAW) College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET). 6.2 Each college further ofers formal and non-formal programmes, where: 6.2.1 Formal qualications refer to those qualications that are subsidised by the Department of Higher Education and Training, and therefore ofered under the DHET policies and legislation; while 6.2.2 Non-formal qualications refer to those short learning programmes that are not subsidised by the DHET. Such qualications, ranging from three months to one year, have a focus on providing specic skills within the work environment. 6.3 The rules apply to both formal and non-formal qualications. 44 7 Application for admission to study at Unisa For further detailed information, refer to the institutional brochure: my Choice @ Unisa. 7.1 In respect of undergraduate qualications, prospective students who have not previously been registered with Unisa for a formal qualication must apply for admission to study at Unisa prior to registration. 7.2 All postgraduate students must apply to be admitted to the selected postgraduate qualication. 7.3 Application to study at Unisa for the selected qualication takes place during published periods prior to a registration cycle and the onus is on a prospective student to ensure that s/he has the correct information regarding the set dates. 7.4 Prospective students whose applications are not nalised by the set closing date will not be considered for registration in the immediately following registration period. 7.5 In respect of undergraduate qualications, in order to comply with the requirements for application, a prospective student must (summarised): 7.5.1 Apply on the prescribed Unisa application form during the published scheduled periods. 7.5.2 Ensure that s/he complies with the admission requirements prescribed for the qualication for which s/he is applying. This information is contained in the my Choice @ Unisa brochure. 7.5.3 Submit the required supporting documents with the application form. 7.5.4 Submit the non-refundable application fee, together with the application form and other documentation. 7.5.5 In respect of masters and doctoral qualications, all applications must be completed and submitted online. No other mode of application will be accepted. Note: An application is only complete when the university has received (i) the application form; (ii) the other relevant documents required for the processing of the application; and (iii) the payment of the application fee. 7.5.6 Apply before the closing date set for the academic period in which s/he intends to register. 8 Admission to study The general university and qualication-specic admission requirements are detailed in the institutional brochures: my Choice @ Unisa and in this brochure my Registration @ Unisa. 8.1 The onus is on the student (including students who register for non-degree purposes) to ensure that s/he meets the admission requirement/s for his/her chosen qualication. 8.2 The university will unilaterally de-register any student who does not comply with the prescribed admission requirement/s. 8.3 Unisa is a dedicated open distance learning institution and will not assist students to obtain study permits except if its contact sessions are an inherent requirement of a qualication. The information and process to be followed will be communicated in the tutorial letter for the specic module. 45 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 9 Registration The rules regarding registration are set out in detail in the Admission Policy and this brochure my Registration @ Unisa. Specically, the following rules are highlighted: 9.1 The registration form 1
9.1.1 A student must complete a registration form for each academic year, in terms of which s/he binds him-/herself to all the rules of the university. 9.1.2 The content of the form is the basis of the students contract with the university. 9.1.3 It is the students responsibility to inform the university of any change/s to personal data contained on the registration form notably, name change, address change and/or change in telephone numbers in writing and using the prescribed Unisa forms or online using the myUnisa portal.
1 Note: In respect of masters and doctoral qualications, registration is only available online. 9.2 Choice of modules per semester/per annum 9.2.1 A students registration per semester and per annum is subject to the maximum number of NQF (National Qualications Framework) credits as set out in the Admission Policy. 9.2.2 Modules registered for non-degree purposes will also be taken into account when calculating the maximum NQF credits for a semester/year of study. 9.2.3 Students in the nal semester of study for a qualication weighted at 240 credits or more may apply to register for an additional 24 credits if to do so will enable the student to complete the registered qualication. Application to take the additional modules must be made to the Deputy Registrar on the Unisa prescribed form. In order to be eligible for the application of this rule, the afected student must have a minimum overall average of 55% in all modules previously passed. 9.2.4 Where the nal year of a qualication comprises only year modules (as opposed to semester modules), the above rule will evenly apply: however, application for the additional 24 credits may be made at the beginning of the nal year of study. 9.3 Pre-requisite modules 9.3.1 A student may not register for a module for which s/he has not passed the pre-requisite. 9.4 Co-requisite modules 9.4.1 Students must register for prescribed co-requisite modules simultaneously. 9.5 Concurrent registration 9.5.1 Students may register concurrently for formal and non-formal qualications at the university, with the consent of the colleges involved. 9.5.2 Students may not register for a formal qualication at the university, if concurrently registered for a formal or non-formal programme at another university, except that such students may be allowed to register for non-degree purposes (NDP) at Unisa, if their registration is accompanied by a letter of permission from the other university granting permission for concurrent studies for non-degree purposes and indicating the modules to be taken at Unisa. 9.6 Registration for the research masters and doctoral qualications 9.6.1 Students registering for a research masters or doctoral qualication must rst register for and comply with the requirements set for the Research Proposal module before registering for the research component of the qualication (i.e. the dissertation ot thesis). 46 9.7 Registration for non-degree purposes (NDP) 9.7.1 Students intending to register for a module even for non-degree purposes must meet the admission requirements for the qualication in which the study unit is ofered: for example, registration for a study unit at honours level can only be considered if the student meets the admission requirements for the honours programme concerned. Additionally, the student must meet pre and co-requisites for modules to be taken for NDP. 9.7.2 A student may be allowed to register for a maximum of 4 modules for non-degree purposes, while registered for a formal undergraduate diploma or degree qualication that has a minimum duration of 3 or 4 years. 9.7.3 A student may be allowed to register for a maximum of 2 modules for non-degree purposes, while registered for a formal undergraduate diploma or degree qualication that has a minimum duration of 1 or 2 years, exclusive of the University Access Programme for which no modules may be taken for NDP while registered for the Access Programme. 9.7.4 A student who is registered for an honours bachelors degree may, only with the special permission of the Executive Dean of the respective college that ofers the honours programme, also register in the same academic year for not more than two undergraduate modules for non-degree purposes (NDP).
9.7.5 A student who is registered for a masters degree may, only with the special permission of the Executive Dean of the respective college that ofers the masters programme, also register in the same academic year for two undergraduate modules or for one honours module or the corresponding number of modules on the same level for non-degree purposes (NDP). 9.7.6 A student who is registered for a doctoral degree may, only with the special permission of the Executive Dean of the respective college that ofers the doctoral programme, also register in the same academic year for two undergraduate modules or for one honours module or one masters module or the corresponding number of modules on the same level for non-degree purposes (NDP). 10 Application for credits and exemptions 10.1 Students applying for credits and exemptions for studies passed at other higher education institutions must do so on the prescribed form and in accordance with the Unisa rules as stated in the Unisa brochures my Choice @ Unisa and my Registration @ Unisa. 10.2 Specically, 10.2.1 Applicants must meet the admission requirements for the qualication for which they are applying for credit/s and exemption/s; and 10.2.2 A maximum of 50% of the prescribed NQF credits may be awarded in the form of credits and exemptions. 10.2.3 No exemptions will be granted towards an honours or masters qualication from any qualication previously completed. 11 Cancellation of registration 11.1 A student who voluntarily cancels his/her registration of a module for any reason whatsoever, will forfeit either a part or the entire fee paid, as prescribed in the fee payment schedule for this year. 47 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 12 Exclusion from study on the ground of poor academic performance and re-admission to study 12.1 Unisa prescribes a set of minimum standards with which students must comply to ensure their continued registration with the university. These are set out in the Admission Policy. 12.2 A student who does not comply with the standards prescribed in the Admission Policy will be excluded from further admission to the university, provided that the Executive Dean of the college in which the student is registered may, at his/her discretion, grant the student permission to re-register for a further period of study. 12.3 The required standards include inter alia: 12.3.1 a student must in the rst calendar year of registration pass, at least, 36 credits; and 12.3.2 a student in the second and subsequent years of study must pass, at least, 48 credits annually. 12.4 For purposes of compliance with this rule, NDP registrations and the results of all aegrotat and supplementary examinations will be taken into account. 12.5 Each year in which the student was registered at Unisa is included in the calculation of the period of registration and not just the years in which the student was registered for a particular qualication. 12.6 In the case of a student who has completed a formal degree or diploma and is registered for a second or further qualication, only those years of registration after the completion of the degree or diploma will be taken into account for purposes of calculating the study period in respect of the second or further qualication. 12.7 Modules from which a student has been exempted will not be taken into consideration for purposes of determining whether he/she should be re-admitted to the university. Similarly, a students previous academic performance at another university will not be taken into consideration. 12.8 Students registered for the postgraduate Research Proposal module will only be permitted one further opportunity to re-register. If the student is not successful after the second registration, the student will not be permitted to register again for the Research Proposal module and will be excluded from the qualication. Re-admission 12.9 A student applying for re-admission to the university after being excluded on the basis of poor performance (as dened above) may do so only after providing proof of successful completion of study in accordance with the standards set out in the Admission Policy. 12.10 A student applying for re-admission must submit his/her application for the consideration of the Registrar, on the prescribed Unisa form. 13 Finance and fees 13.1 The fees payable and the manner in which fees must be paid are determined by the Council of the University, and are set out in the University brochure my Registration @ Unisa. 13.2 Payment must be made in terms of the modes set by the university. The adoption of any alternate payment method which is dishonoured by the nancial institution, will result in the fees being deemed to have not been paid and will result in the afected students registration being automatically cancelled. 13.3 A student who owes a nancial debt to the university, or has not returned university property that has been loaned to him/her, shall not be provided with a Certicate of Conduct or any proof of academic achievement by the university. 48 14 Formative assessments 14.1 Every student is required to complete and submit the formative assessment requirements as set out in the tutorial letters for the registered module. 14.2 The formative assessments will be used to calculate the year mark as set out in the Tutorial Letters for the module. The year mark will contribute towards the nal summative assessment mark. (The contribution of the year mark towards the nal summative assessment mark will be set out in the Tutorial Letter/s for the module.) 14.3 Note: The year mark will only be considered for purposes of calculating the nal summative assessment mark if a student attains a minimum mark of 40% in the summative assessment set for the module (the sub-minimum rule). 14.4 The year mark will not contribute to the calculation of the nal summative assessment mark in the case of a supplementary examination. 15 Admission to the summative examinations 15.1 A student will not be admitted to an examination in a module unless s/he: (a) is registered at the university for tuition in that module for the particular academic year and period; and (b) has satisfactorily completed all the requirements for admission as prescribed by Senate 16 Assessment periods 16.1 Year modules will be assessed in October/November. 16.2 Special, supplementary and aegrotat assessments for the year modules will be scheduled in January/ February of the following year. 16.3 Note: Assessments in the following qualications will take place in January/February following the year of registration e Advanced Cerfi6cafe in Educafion e Posfgraduafe Diploma in Advanced Nursing Science e Posfgraduafe Diploma in Disfance Educafion e Posfgraduafe Diploma in Terfiary Educafion e Posfgraduafe Diploma in Telecommunicafions and |nformafion Policy e Honours quali6cafions (excepfion Psychology) buf no supplemenfary assessmenfs are applicable(!) 16.3.1 Summative assessments for modules which are ofered in the rst semester take place in May/June. 16.3.2 Special, supplementary and aegrotat assessments are scheduled in October/November of the same year. 16.3.3 Summative assessments for modules which are ofered in the second semester take place in October/November. 16.3.4 Special, supplementary and aegrotat examinations are scheduled in May/June of the following year. 49 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 17 Supplementary, aegrotat and special assessment opportunities Please note that there are undergraduate modules which do not make provision for aegrotat or special examinations. No supplementary examinations are granted in respect of aegrotat or special examinations. 17.1 Except where expressly stated to the contrary, a student will be granted a maximum of 2 assessment opportunities in a module without having to re-register for the module. Thus, where a student is granted a supplementary, aegrotat or special assessment opportunity, this will be the nal assessment opportunity without the student having to re-register for the module. Students who fail or are absent (for whatever reason) from the second assessment opportunity will not be granted a further opportunity without re-registering for the module. 17.2 An aegrotat or special examination in the following examination period may be granted to a student who has been prevented from taking the preceding examination or has been unable to complete the examination as a result of: e illness on fhe day of or immediafely before or during fhe examinafion, provided fhaf fhe applicafion is accompanied by a certicate, issued by a medical practitioner registered with the SA Medical and Dental Council, specifying the nature, commencement date and duration of the illness and declaring that for health reasons it was impossible or undesirable for the candidate to sit for the examination on the day concerned or a letter from the invigilator certifying that the candidate left the examination hall due to illness; or e personal circumsfances, such as work commifmenfs (ocial leffer from employer is required) or work-related travel, serious illness or death of a relative during the examination period, provided that satisfactory evidence of such circumstances is produced (see below). 17.3 A student will be granted a second assessment opportunity in a module if s/he achieves a minimum nal summative assessment mark of 40%, as well as complying with the additional (where relevant) specic criteria for an aegrotat, special or supplementary assessment for the module. Students will only be registered for the second assessment opportunity upon payment of the prescribed fee. 17.4 Where an examination is deferred and a special or aegrotat examination (second examination opportunity) is granted, without the examination having been written at the rst examination opportunity, such deferred examination will be regarded as the second and nal examination opportunity for that academic year. No further supplementary, aegrotat or special examinations will be granted and students who fail or are absent from such an examination (for whatever reason) will have to reregister for the relevant module/paper during the next academic period. Please note: A student must have obtained examination admission and have paid the full registration fee in respect of the relevant module. The prescribed examination fee must accompany the application for the aegrotat or special examination. Examination fees are not refundable or transferable. 17.5 No alternative dates or times can be arranged in cases where examination dates and/or times clash. Note: A student will not be granted admission to a or special assessment on the basis of clashes in examination dates; save where the clash may arise as a result of a change to the provisional timetable made by the University after the registration period. 17.6 Applications for special examinations must be accompanied by original documentary evidence giving full details as to why the student was prevented from writing the examination. Applications must be submitted WITHIN 10 DAYS of the original examination date. Please ensure that your student number appears on all documentation. Medical certicates received without an accompanying written application will be deemed to be an incomplete application and will, therefore, not be processed or considered. Applications can be submitted via fax (012 429 4150), e-mail (aegrotats@unisa.ac.za) (your student number must appear in the subject heading) or may be posted to the university (PO Box 392, Unisa, 0003). It remains your responsibility to ensure that the university receives your original application and any accompanying documentation before the closing date. 50 17.7 A student in their nal year of study who has one or two modules outstanding to complete the qualication may qualify for assistance in terms of the Procedure to assist students who have one or two modules outstanding to complete a qualication. The student must have written and failed the modules in the last examination. The University reserves the right to award or decline the special assessment opportunity based on the students formative and last summative assessment. 17.8 The year mark will not contribute to the calculation of the nal assessment mark in the case of a or supplementary assessment. 17.9 Special, aegrotat and supplementary assessments will be scheduled at the same examination centre at which the student was scheduled to write the previous examination, save where prior arrangements have been made with the University. 17.10 Senate may approve that there is no second assessment opportunity in respect of specic undergraduate modules. Where this rule is in place, the information is expressly set out in the relevant tutorial letter, which forms part of the students agreement with Unisa. 17.11 There is no second assessment opportunity in respect of all postgraduate modules, save for the MBL and MBA modules. In both qualications: 17.11.1 the assessments for the MBL modules are conducted in October/November, with special, supplementary and aegrotat assessments scheduled in January of the year following; and 17.11.2 the assessments for the MBA modules are conducted in May/June and the special, supplementary and aegrotat assessments (for students who qualify) are scheduled in October/November. 18 Examination timetable 18.1 A provisional examination timetable will be available to all students at the time of registration to ensure that s/he is able to make an informed decision. The examination dates for all modules (except for non- venue based assessments, portfolios, theses and dissertations) are available in the examination timetable. 18.2 The onus is on the student to ensure, at the time of registration, that there are no examination clashes in his/her examination timetable. 18.3 Students in foreign countries must ensure that the examination dates do not clash with any public holidays in their particular country. 18.4 The university reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the timetable which is provided to students at the time of registration. No student will be unreasonably prejudiced by any changes made after the period of registration. 18.5 The nal examination timetable will be posted, at least, one month prior to the commencement of the examination period. Please contact the university immediately if you have not received your nal timetable two weeks prior to the initial examination date. NOTE: No additional examination opportunities will be granted in respect of students who claimed to have received their examination timetables late or not at all. The information will also be placed on myUnisa. 18.6 The nal timetable will contain the following information: 18.6.1 a list of the modules for which a student has gained admission to the examination, together with the nal examination dates and times; 18.6.2 a list of the modules (if any) for which the student has not gained admission to the examination; 18.6.3 the examination centre address, and venue details; and 18.6.4 further general instructions. 18.7 It is the students responsibility to familiarise his-/herself with the contents of the nal examination timetable insofar as it applies to the students registration for the semester/year. 51 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 19 Examination centres 19.1 Unisa has an ofcial list of examination centres approved by Senate. The detail of the approved examination centres is contained in the university brochure my Registration @ Unisa and myUnisa. 19.2 Examination centres in foreign countries are limited to cities where the university is able to make suitable arrangements for purposes of hosting an examination. 19.3 No individual requests will be considered regarding the setting up of ad hoc examination centres. 19.4 A student must select one examination centre from the list at the time of registration at which s/he will write his/her examinations. No dual centres the exam period will be allowed. 19.5 A student may change his/her examination centre after registration. An application to change must reach the university on/before the following dates: e 31 March for fhe May/|une examinafions e 31 Augusf for fhe Ocfober/November examinafions e 15 November for fhe |anuary/February examinafion 19.6 The university may, where dictated by operational and venue capacity requirements, change the students chosen examination centre. Afected students will be advised of any change at least 1 month prior to the commencement of the examination. 19.7 The nal details regarding the allocated examination centre (together with the examination dates and times) will be set out in the nal Examination Timetable Notice that is sent to all students. The information is also available on the university website and on the myUnisa student portal. Students carry the onus of informing themselves of the scheduled venue, dates and times of their examinations. 19.8 The following reasons will not be accepted as justifying a departure from the stipulated procedures: e Objecfion fo fhe expense involved in fravelling fo and from an examinafion cenfre e Diculfy in obfaining leave from ocial dufies e Lack of ordinary fransporf facilifies, such as a regular bus or frain service, e Non-receipf of fhe leffer con6rming admission fo fhe examinafions. 20 Examination fees 20.1 The examination fee is included in the fee for the module and no additional fee is payable in respect of the students rst examination opportunity, except where the examination is written at a examination centre in a foreign country. 20.2 Additional fees will, however, be payable in respect of supplementary, aegrotat or special examinations refer to my Registration @ Unisa for the fee amount. 20.3 The additional fees (to which reference is made in 20.2 above) are paid in addition to the fees for the preceding examinations and are neither refundable nor transferable (even if the student is absent from all or some of his/ her examinations). 21 Language of examinations 21.1 All examinations, except for examinations in a language module, will be presented in English and/or Afrikaans. Senate may approve another language for examination purposes in accordance with the Language Policy of the University. 52 22 Examination times, presence and admission to the examination venue 22.1 A student must be seated in the examination venue, 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the examination. 22.2 A student who arrives after the scheduled commencement time of the examination will not be granted entry to the examination venue. Late arrivals at an examination venue will not be granted an additional examination opertunity. 22.3 It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that s/he is present in the examination venue in terms of the rules set out in the examination timetable notice. 22.4 A student who is not ofcially registered at an examination centre will not be permitted to write examinations at that centre. The student will be referred to the centre at which s/he is ofcially registered to write examinations. Any prejudice arising from the student presenting him-/herself at the incorrect examination venue will be borne by the student. 22.5 A students must use his/her student number as the examination number. 22.6 Every student will be required to produce proof of identity at the examination venue. For this purpose the student card AND identity document, drivers licence or passport bearing a photograph of the student must be presented. 22.7 A student is responsible for (i) making the necessary arrangements for; and (ii) any costs incurred in attending an examination. 23 Examination modalities 23.1 At the discretion of Senate an examination may be written, oral, or both written and oral, and may include practical work. 23.2 The university may, at its discretion, require a student to take a further or additional oral or written examination. Except where otherwise arranged, these written and oral examinations will take place in Pretoria and any costs incurred by a student for the purposes of attending the examination will be for the students own account. 24 Pass mark and distinction 24.1 The pass mark for all modules is 50%. 24.2 The predicate with distinction in a module will be recorded on the academic record and the Advance Statement of Results when a student achieves a nal examination mark of 75%. 24.3 A qualication is passed with distinction when a student has: 24.3.1 passed all modules for the qualication at Unisa; and 24.3.2 passed all nal level modules at the rst attempt; and 24.3.3 attained an overall average of 75% in the qualication. 24.4 Modules passed with distinction are not reected on the graduation certicate. However, if a qualication has been obtained with distinction, this fact will be reected on both the Advance Statement of results and the graduation certicate. 24.5 The rules apply to all qualications (postgraduate and undergraduate, degree and diploma, irrespective of the duration of the qualication). 53 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 25 The sub-minimum rule 25.1 If a student does not achieve a minimum mark of 40% in the summative assessment, his/her year mark will not be taken into account for the purpose of calculating the nal examination mark. 26 Re-marking an examination answer script 26.1 A student who achieves a nal examination mark from 35%-49% and 68%-74% may apply to have his/ her examination answer script re-marked. 26.2 The examination answer script will be re-marked in accordance with the rules and procedures as approved by Senate. 26.3 An external examiner who was not involved with the original marking of the answer script will be contracted to undertake the remarking of the answer script. 26.4 An application for a re-mark must be submitted in writing on the prescribed Unisa form within the set period and must be accompanied by the payment of the prescribed fee. 26.5 The mark awarded after re-marking will be the nal examination mark for the module, even if it is lower than the original mark. The year mark contribution will be calculated in determining the nal examination result, provided the examination mark complies with the sub-minimum rule. 26.6 A student will be entitled to a supplementary examination (if applicable) on grounds of a re-mark result. 26.7 The result of the re-mark will be provided to the student as soon as reasonably possible. Notwithstanding an application for a re-mark, the onus is on the student to ensure that his/her registration (where relevant) is submitted on or before the scheduled closing date for registration. If as a result of a re-mark the student passes the module previously failed, the students registration for the modules will be automatically cancelled and any fees paid in respect of the afected module will be refunded to the student. 26.8 A student may not apply for a re-mark in respect of the practical component of an examination, or where the examination was entirely a multiple choice assessment. 26.9 Re-marking fees will only be refunded if a student: 26.9.1 who originally failed, passes as a result of the re-mark; or 26.9.2 who originally failed because of the implementation of the subminimum rule, achieves the subminimum requirements and passes as a result of the re-mark; or 26.9.3 gains admission to study for a following higher qualication on the grounds that his/her marks have sufciently improved as a result of the re-mark. 27 Re-checking an examination answer script 27.1 All students may apply to have their examination answer scripts re-checked by the responsible lecturer. 27.2 The examination answer script will be re-checked in accordance with the rules and procedures set out in the Notice of Examination Results, which is sent to all students. 27.3 An application for a re-check must be submitted in writing on the prescribed Unisa form within the set period. The application for a re-check must be accompanied by payment of the prescribed fee. 27.4 The mark awarded after re-check will be the examination mark for the module, even if it is lower than the original mark. The year mark contribution will be calculated in determining the nal examination result, provide the examination mark complies with the sub-minimum rule. 27.5 A student will be entitled to a supplementary examination (if applicable) on grounds of a re-checked result. 54 27.6 The result of the re-check will be provided to the student within 4 weeks of the closing date for re-check applications. Notwithstanding an application for a re-check, the onus is on the student to ensure that his/her registration (where relevant) is submitted on or before the scheduled closing date for registration. If as a result of a re-check the student passes the module previously failed, the students registration for the modules will be automatically cancelled and any fees paid in respect of the afected module will be refunded to the student. 27.7 A student may not apply for a re-check where the examination was entirely a multiple choice assessment. 27.8 The fee paid for the re-checking process will be refunded if as a result of the re-checking process the student obtains a higher mark. 28 Loss of examination material by the University 28.1 Should the examination material (answer book, etc) of a student not be received by the Universitys ofces in Pretoria for marking, irrespective of the reason for such loss, such candidate may be granted an opportunity of writing another examination in the same module free of charge. 28.2 In all cases the student will be to submit his/her attendance register which will serve as proof of attendance. 29 Practical examinations 29.1 Where there is a prescribed practical examination, the procedures and venues for practical examinations will be set out in the relevant tutorial letter. 29.2 The university reserves the right not to ofer practical examinations outside of the Republic of South Africa. The onus is on the student to ensure that s/he is familiar with the rules regarding practical examinations prior to registration for the module. 30 Examination results 30.1 The university publishes the examination results only after the results are signed of by the Executive Deans of the respective colleges. 30.2 Final examination results will be: e posfed fo each sfudenf admiffed fo fhe examinafion, e available on fhe MTN voice response sysfem number 0831234, e available on fhe infernef (web address. hffp.//www.unisa.ac.za/examresulfs), and e delivered fo fhe sfudenf by SMS (where fhe sfudenf has requesfed fhe service). 30.3 No examination results will be supplied by telephone or facsimile. 30.4 No examination results will be released to a student until s/he has returned all books borrowed from the library and paid all/any outstanding study and/or library fees. 31 Examination arrangements for students with disabilities 31.1 A physically disabled student who requires special examination arrangements must apply annually, in writing, before 1 March for the May/June examination period; and 1 August for the October/ November and January/February examinations periods. 31.2 A medical certicate specifying the nature of the handicap must accompany the application. 31.3 The application, setting out the special requirement/s, must be submitted by e-mail to examdisabled@ unisa.ac.za (student number must appear in the subject line); or faxed to 086 691 9866. 31.4 Kindly note that while not all modules may lend themselves to appropriate summative assessment methods, alternative assessment methods may be considered in consultation with the relevant role players. Should you require more information, please contact the Examinations Administration Division to discuss your method of assessment. 55 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 32 Purchase of examination answer books 32.1 A student may apply in writing on the prescribed Unisa form to purchase a copy of his/her examination answer script. For details of the process and the administrative fee payable, students are referred to the Unisa website. 32.2 Students requesting a copy of the answer script will receive a photocopy replica or electronic verion via e-mail of the examination answer script via registered mail once the application form and fee have been received and processed. 32.3 Question papers and model answers/memoranda will not be included with the copy of the answer script. Question papers are available in the university library or on the myUnisa student portal. 32.4 Applications must be sent to: purchasescript@unisa.ac.za (student number must appear in the subject heading) or faxed to 012 429 4150 (Attention: Examinations). 33 Student discipline 33.1 All students are subject to the Student Disciplinary Code. A complete copy of the Code is available on the Unisa website or upon request to the Ofce of the Registrar. 33.2 The onus is on the student to familiarise him-/herself with the contents of the Student Disciplinary Code and ignorance of the applicable rule/s will not constitute a defence in any disciplinary proceeding. 34 Graduation 34.1 Graduations at the university are governed according to the Unisa Graduation Ceremonies Policy. 34.2 The results of all nal year students will be audited/veried prior to a students qualication status being changed from nal year to complete. The audit will be nalised as soon as reasonably possible after the nal examination results are published. Conrmation of completion of a qualication will not be provided prior to the audit being nalised. 34.3 As soon as possible after registration, all nal year students must ensure that their personal details (e.g. names and surname, and qualication) are correctly captured on the ofcial Unisa records. 34.4 A student who has a pending disciplinary hearing, or who owes outstanding library material, or who has an outstanding fee balance will not be invited to a graduation ceremony. Invitation to a formal graduation ceremony 34.5 Only students who have completed a degree or a three-year diploma will be invited to a graduation ceremony. The onus is on the student to ensure the veracity of the content of the Advance Statement of Results. Any corrections must be reported immediately to Division: Graduations. Amendments will not be efected to graduation certicates or the graduation programme on the day of the ceremony. Amendments to the graduation information 34.6 In cases where a graduation certicate must be amended, due to a univerity efora corrected certicate will be issued within ten working days upon return of the incorrect certicate accompanied by an afdavit by the afected student indicating that s/he has made not made copies of the incorrect certicate. 56 Issuing/award of a graduation certicate 34.7 If a student does not attend the ceremony, the qualication will be awarded in absentia, that is, in the students absence. 34.8 The graduation certicate of a student who graduates in absentia will be posted by registered mail within ten working days after the ceremony for which the student was scheduled. Students who do not attend a graduation ceremony may not opt to collect their graduation certicates in person after the date of the ceremony. 34.9 A graduation certicate will not be issued to a student prior to the qualication having been conferred (even if in absentia) at a graduation ceremony. The student may request an Advance Statement of Results. 34.10 Students who present themselves on a date or at a time contrary to their scheduled date and/or time will not be accommodated to participate in the graduation proceedings. Guests 34.11 A student may invite a maximum of three guests to a graduation ceremony. 34.12 Students and guests must be seated at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time of a ceremony. Once the ceremony has started, admission will be refused. Students and guests should not leave the hall until the end of the proceedings. Students and/or guests with disabilities 34.13 Special arrangements will be made for students and guests who are physically disabled. Students are requested to inform Division: Graduations within a reasonable period in advance if special arrangements need to be made. Dress code and academic attire 34.14 The dress code for graduates is formal/semi-formal attire and participation in a graduation ceremony will be refused to students wearing sport shoes, T-shirts or denim attire. 34.15 Students must ensure that they have the correct prescribed academic attire. The university reserves the right to refuse to confer a qualication on any student not attired according to the stipulated university protocols. 34.16 A student may not wear the hood of any previous qualication during the graduation ceremony. Graduation certicates 34.17 Graduation certicates are only issued in English. 34.18 Duplicate certicates, reissues or copies of certicates will not be issued by the University. Students who have lost their original graduation certicate may request a statement in lieu of the last certicate from the University. 35 Third-party access to student information 35.1 The university will not provide any information regarding a student except with the written authorisation of the student. The prescribed authorisation form is available on the Unisa website. 57 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 To ensure a seamless registration process, you can now deposit your 2012 student registration fees at any of the 690 Standard Bank branches in South Africa. Bank deposits for existing students If you already have a student number, deposits can be made at any Standard Bank branch. Please ensure that the details on the deposit slips are correct. Internet or electronic payment process Unisa is a pre-approved beneficiary on Standard Bank Internet Banking, simply select Unisa in the beneficiary field. Payment process for International students Preferred method of payment is credit card via the UNISA website. Alternatively payments could be processed by SWIFT/EFT transfers. Please refer to page 23 for detailed information and more payment methods. Authorised financial services and registered credit provider (NCRCP15) The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (Reg. No. 1962/000738/06). SBSA 98510-9/11 Moving Forward is a trademark of The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited 2012 registration fees now payable through Standard Bank 58 South Africa Mpumalanga Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre 39012 Amersfoort 38334 Hendrina 43206 Praktisser (Burgersfort) 38237 Arabie 40134 Kabokweni 41157 Sabie 46019 Balfour 40142 Ka Nyamazane 38229 Siyabuswa 40010 Barberton 38245 Kwa Mhlanga 40215 Skukuza 46116 Bethal 41017 Lydenburg 46515 Standerton 39217 Carolina 40053 Malelane 43532 Steelpoort 46213 Delmas 38318 Middelburg 39519 Volkrust 40150 Elukwatini 41114 Mkhuhlu 41599 White River 39314 Ermelo 87041 Mlumati 38415 Witbank 46132 Evander 40118 Nelspruit 38210 Groblersdal 39411 Piet Rietief South Africa North West Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre 3701X Brits 17213 Makeng 83062 Soshanguve 44113 Christiana 74829 Mogwase 43532 Steelpoort 44318 Delareyville 45055 Orkney 17426 Taung College 17248 Fochville 4511X Potchefstroom 44717 Ventersdorp 45012 Klerksdorp 37214 Rustenburg 17418 Vryburg 37206 Lehurutshe 83070 Saulspoort 44830 Wolmaranstad 44512 Lichtenburg 4461X Schweizer Reneke 37133 Zeerust South Africa Gauteng Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre 3407X Alberton 33065 Johannesburg (Ormonde) 33316 Randburg 35130 Benoni 31011 Krugersdorp (Greek Church) 33405 Roodepoort (only students residing in Roodepoort) 34010 Brakpan 41904 Krugersdorp (PP Church) 33502 Soweto 38016 Bronkhorstspruit 34088 Nigel 34215 Springs (Hellenic Centre) 31119 Carltonville 35998 Olifantsfontein 32115 Vanderbijlpark 37125 Cullinan 36013 Pretoria (Hall C) 32581 Vereeniging 33537 Daveyton 27006 Pretoria Heartfelt Arena 32956 Westonaria 35114 Germiston 3102X Randfontein 30554 Witpoortjie 83038 Hammanskraal Appendix 1 Examination centre codes 59 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 South Africa Limpopo Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre 41181 Acornhoek 42013 Letaba (Tivumbeni) 38377 Mpudulle 43419 Bela Bela 43222 Limburg 60232 Penge 60119 Bopedi-Bapedi 43516 Lephalale (Ellisras) 42072 Phalaborwa 4220X Ga Kgapane 43311 Makhado (Louis Trichardt) 43117 Polokwane (Pietersburg) 63010 Giyani 4301X Messina (Musina) 4315X Senwabarwana (Bochum) 46655 Groothoek Hospital 43575 Modimolle (Nylstroom) 43354 Soekmekaar 70130 Hoedspruit 43265 Modjadji 37419 Thabazimbi 43184 Jane Furse Hospital 43214 Mokopane (Potgietersrus) 70114 Thohoyandou 43168 Lebowakgomo 43257 Mookgopong (Naboomspruit) South Africa Free State Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre 52019 Bethlehem 51314 Ladybrand 4721X Theunissen 55018 Bloemfontein 50512 Lindley 49212 Viljoenskroon 49018 Bothaville 48011 Odendaalsrus 48119 Virginia 47015 Bultfontein 49115 Parys 5223X Vrede 5111X Ficksburg 5030X Petrus Steyn 48216 Welkom 50016 Frankfort 50717 Reitz 54011 Wepener 50113 Heilbron 57010 Sasolburg 55514 Winburg 52116 Harrismith 50814 Senekal 58017 Witsieshoek 55050 Jan Kempdorp 53031 Springfontein 54119 Zastron 56413 Kofefontein 13110 Steynsburg 50415 Kroonstad 55336 Thaba Nchu South Africa KwaZulu-Natal Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre 26514 Balgowan 26212 Estcourt 25216 Port Shepstone 3021X Dundee 26034 Illovo Beach 25313 Richmond 28207 Durban (DLI Hall) 25119 Ixopo 28010 Stanger 27138 Durban (Hellenic Centre) 03116 Kokstad (DR Church) 24015 Tongaat 27707 Durban Jewish Club 26417 Ladysmith 75116 Ulundi 26018 Durban (Regional ofce) 75833 Mkuze 25410 Umzinto 26484 Durban Tamil Vedic Society 30414 Newcastle 26719 Underberg 26352 Durban Telkom Learning Centre 26352 Newlands Hall 30449 Utrecht 29238 Empangeni 27316 Pietermaritzburg 30813 Vryheid 29017 Eshowe 39438 Pongola 25518 Wild Coast Sun 27413 Greytown 29211 Richards Bay Examination centre codes 60 South Africa Eastern Cape Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre 09032 Aberdeen 20079 Fort Beaufort 23035 Matatiele 21016 Adelaide 69604 Goedemoed 12513 Middelberg 19739 Alexandria 12211 Graaf Reinet 8233 Mthatha 21210 Aliwal North 18015 Grahamstown 1821X Port Alfred 21318 Barkly East 82155 Idutywa 09016 Port Elizabeth 21113 Burgersdorp 11118 Jansenville 20303 Port Elizabeth (Walmer) 82031 Butterworth 08214 Jefreys Bay 22314 Queenstown 21512 Cathcart 08311 Joubertina 13013 Somerset East 12114 Cradock 19011 King Williams Town 11215 Steytlerville 22810 Dordrecht 09040 Kirkwood 20087 Ugie 2001X East London 8221X Lady Frere 09113 Uitenhage 2161X Elliot 82171 Lusikisiki 11312 Willowmore 82112 Engcobo 2211X Maclear Examination centre codes South Africa Northern Cape Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre 7764X Alexander Bay 16314 Hopetown 17310 Postmasburg 0510X Brandvlei 17078 Kakamas 15210 Prieska 10219 Carnarvon 17159 Kathu 12912 Richmond 10111 Calvinia 16411 Kimberley 01015 Springbok 12017 Colesberg 01031 Kleinsee 10618 Sutherland 14117 De Aar 17116 Kuruman 17019 Upington 16217 Douglas 00132 Lime Acres 1415X Victoria West 00957 Garies 1513X Pofadder 10154 Williston 1611X Hartswater 00930 Port Nolloth South Africa Western Cape Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre 00140 Athlone 05312 Hermanus 10510 Prince Albert 10014 Beaufort West 07110 Knysna 0541X Riversdale 05010 Bredasdorp 06114 Ladismith 04316 Robertson 05118 Caledon 10413 Laingsburg 0443X Somerset West 00116 Cape Town (Parow) 03115 Malmesbury (DR Church) 59005 Stellenbosch 04014 Ceres 00108 Milnerton 02658 Strand 01937 Citrusdal 02208 Moorreesburg 05517 Swellendam 01910 Clanwilliam 0801X Mossel Bay 04952 Touwsriver 07013 George 06211 Oudtshoorn 08419 Uniondale 00051 Goodwood N1 City 04219 Paarl 0331X Vredenburg 00701 Grassy Park 03212 Piketberg 02119 Vredendal 6985X Helderstroom 01740 Porterville 0491X Worcester 61 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Prisons and detention barracks IMPORTANT Centres at prisons and detention barracks are ONLY for prisoners, and NOT for the staf of the prison or for other students. CODE CENTRE CODE CENTRE 04006 Allandale (Paarl) 05142 Helderstroom Maximum 43397 Atteridgeville 33030 Johannesburg (Project 3) (Diepkloof) 4007X Barberton 33049 Johannesburg (Medium A) 3603X Baviaanspoort 33154 Johannesburg (Medium B) 46124 Bethal 1642X Kimberley 34053 Boksburg 19038 King Williams Town 04979 Brandvlei Maximum 45039 Klerksdorp 05525 Bufeljags Prison 23000 Kokstad (Medium) 82406 Butterworth 50474 Kroonstad 14125 De Aar 31062 Krugersdorp 36102 Devon 16993 Kuruman 16373 Douglas 42935 Kutama-Sinthumule Max (Lephalale) 04235 Drakenstein (Medium B) 26441 Ladysmith (KwaZulu-Natal) 26050 Durban (Male) 3214X Leeuhof (Vereeniging) 26069 Durban (Female) 33111 Leeuwkop (Medium A) 43028 Dwarsrivier 3312X Leeuwkop (Medium B) 20028 East London (Medium C) 33138 Leeuwkop (Medium C) 42978 Ebongweni C-Max (Kokstad) 33146 Leeuwkop Maximum 30430 Ekuseni (Youth Development Centre) 44520 Lichtenburg 33022 Johannesburg (Project 2) (Female) 37079 Losperfontein (Brits) 3925X Ermelo 4332X Louis Trichardt 2905X Eshowe 42951 Lusikisiki 43036 Estcourt 22527 Makeng 23507 Fort Beaufort 03158 Malmesbury (New Prison) 85022 Gaborone 55026 Mangaung Maximum 42943 George 43109 Mauritius 30252 Glencoe 20001 Mdantsane 2127X Goedemoed 71625 Middledrift 09121 Goodwood 12556 Middelburg (Eastern Cape) 18031 Grahamstown 38296 Middelburg (Mpumalanga) 32131 Groenpunt (Vereeniging) 83097 Odi/Mabopane 77224 Grootfontein 02607 Oudtshoorn 55034 Grootvlei 17256 Parys 52124 Harrismith 27324 Pietermaritzburg 84301 Harare 00310 Pollsmoor Maximum 77828 Hardap (Mariental, Namibia) 43125 Polokwane 46329 Heidelberg 45136 Potchefstroom 05150 Helderstroom 34037 Modderbee 62 Prisons and detention barracks CODE CENTRE CODE CENTRE 42986 Mogwase 43303 Sekhukhuni 82244 Mount Fletcher 5092X Senekal 82260 Mount Frere 2760X Sevontein 3083X Ncome 09024 St Albans Maximum 40126 Nelspruit 46523 Standerton 34150 Nigel 78743 Swakopmund 43060 Obiqua Prison, Tulbach 70122 Thohoyandou 42994 Port Elizabeth (Female) 82376 Mthatha 36072 Pretoria Local 25402 Umzinto 36048 Pretoria Maximum 17035 Upington (Male) 36056 Pretoria Central 01023 Voorberg 60097 Pretoria (Female) 29009 Waterval-Utrecht 89605 Prince Albert 04855 Wellington 43079 Qalakabusha (Empangeni) 78735 Windhoek Central 1723X Rooigrond 38423 Witbank 37400 Rustenburg 04995 Worcester 5710X Sasolburg 38156 Zonderwater B 63 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Other countries in Africa Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre ALGERIA LESOTHO NIGERIA 99740 Algiers 86010 Maseru 85138 Lagos ANGOLA MALAWI RWANDA 8400X Luanda 98825 Kigali BOTSWANA 90026 Blantyre SENEGAL 88706 Dukwi Refugee Camp, Sowa Town 8803X Lilongwe 8512X Dakar 00906 Francistown MALI SIERRA LEONE 85014 Gaborone 99309 Bamako 85049 Jwaneng MOZAMBIQUE 99538 Freetown 85030 Lobatse 9997X Maputo SUDAN 99724 Maun MAROCCO 89419 Khartoum BURUNDI 90603 Rabat SWAZILAND 99104 Bujumbura NAMIBIA 8705X Matsapha CAMEROON 77119 Gobabis 87092 Big Bend 91758 Yaounde 77313 Karasburg TANZANIA CONGO (DRC) 79219 Katima-Mulilo 91235 Dar es Salaam 90905 Kinshasa 77518 Keetmanshoop UGANDA EGYPT 8929X Khorixas 91480 Kampala 91103 Cairo 77615 Luderitz ZAMBIA ETHIOPIA 7781X Mariental 88986 Kitwe 87106 Addis Ababa 77917 Okahandja 8896X Livingstone EQUATORIAL GUINEA 77658 Oranjemund 88951 Lusaka 89486 Malabo 79014 Oshakati/Ongwediva ZIMBABWE GABON 78115 Otjiwarongo 84298 Harare 9112X Libreville 78212 Outjo 84018 Bulawayo GHANA 77674 Rosh Pinah 85111 Accra 79111 Rundu KENYA 79359 Swakopmund 90921 Nairobi (Kenya College of Accountancy) 78514 Tsumeb 89311 Nairobi (Inoorero University) 78433 Walvis Bay 85189 Egerton University 78719 Windhoek International examination centre codes 64 Countries outside of Africa Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre ARAB EMIRATES (UNITED) CHILE ISRAEL 99856 Abu Dhabi 90891 Santiago 90778 Tel Aviv 98760 Dubai CHINA ITALY ARGENTINA 90700 Beijing 9045X Milan 90077 Buenos Aires 91367 Shanghai 90638 Rome AUSTRALIA CHINA - TAIWAN JAPAN 91308 Adelaide 90735 Taipei 90794 Tokyo 91030 Brisbane CUBA JORDAN 90158 Canberra 98957 Havana 91251 Amman 90441 Melbourne CYPRUS KAZAKHSTAN 9059X Perth 90786 Nicosia 99171 Astana 90727 Sydney DENMARK KOREA AUSTRIA 9031X Copenhagen 90751 Seoul 90816 Vienna FINLAND KUWAIT BAHRAIN (PERSIAN GULF) 90271 Helsinki 91464 Kuwait 99937 Manamah FRANCE MADAGASCAR BELGIUM 90573 Paris 91359 Antananarivo 90131 Brussels GERMANY MALAYSIA BERMUDA 91065 Berlin 91146 Kuala Lumpur 98868 Bermuda 90506 Frankfurt MAURITIUS BRAZIL 90093 Kln 90654 Reduit 90115 Brasilia 90492 Munich 91162 Rodrigues Island BULGARIA GREECE MEXICO 91170 Soa 90018 Athens 90069 Mexico City CANADA HONG KONG NETHERLANDS 90522 Calgary, Alberta 90298 Hong kong 90190 The Hague 92568 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island HUNGARY 92479 Halifax, Nova Schotia 90808 Budapst 93343 Happy Valley, Goose Bay, NL ICELAND 99155 Kingston, Jamaica 90107 Reykjavik 92630 Montreal (Quebec) INDIA 90557 Ottawa 99872 Mumbay 92681 Regina, Saskatchewan INDONESIA 99767 Saskatoon 99112 Jakarta 91014 Toronto 99910 New Delhi 90646 Vancouver IRAN 92649 Victoria, British Columbia 9076X Tehran 91456 Winnipeg, Manitoba IRELAND 94544 Yukon 91448 Dublin 98841 Cayman Islands Examination centre codes 65 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Countries outside of Africa Code Centre Code Centre Code Centre NEW ZEALAND SEYCHELLES USA 90867 Auckland 99457 Mahe 92444 Anchorage, Alaska 90875 Dunedin SINGAPORE 93149 Atlanta, Georgia 90859 Wellington 90085 Singapore 92452 Beaverton, Oregon 91804 Christchurch SPAIN 92525 Bentonville Arkansas NORWAY 90417 Madrid 90174 Chicago 9014X Oslo SWEDEN 94552 Daly City, San Francisco OMAN 90719 Stockholm 93211 Delaware, Newark 9918X Muscat SWEDEN 93378 Denver City, Colorado, Colosado PAKISTAN 90719 Stockholm 92606 Emporia, Kansas 90344 Islamabad SWITZERLAND 92509 Fresno, California PERU 92657 Greenville, Ohio 92029 Lima 90212 Geneva 93386 Idano, Boise PHILIPPINES THAILAND 92622 Jackson, Mississippi 92290 Manila 91022 Bangkok 92460 Lawton, Oklahoma POLAND TURKEY 90972 Los Angeles 9093X Warsaw 89435 Ankara 92517 Menomonie, Wisconsin PORTUGAL 91499 Istanbul 92614 Tennessee, Knoxville 90379 Lisbon UKRAINE 90530 New York QATAR 99864 Kiev 92592 Norfolk, Virginia 98698 Doha UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 92533 Orlando, Florida RUSSIAN FEDERATION 99856 Abu Dhabi 9269X Piscataway, New Jersey 99880 Moscow 98760 Dubai 92576 Salt Lake City, Utah SAUDI ARABIA UNITED KINGDOM 92495 San Diego, California 99953 Jeddah 90395 London 9336X St Louis, Missouri 99996 Riyadh 9255X Victoria, Texas 90832 Washington DC VENEZUELA 98930 Caracas VIETNAM 89427 Hanoi Examination centre codes 66 CODE DISABILITY CODE DISABILITY 15 Cardiovascular diseases, such as heart diseases and blood pressure 21 Multiple disabilities 09 Cerebral palsied 13 Muscular/skeletal/joint/limb deciencies/diseases, such as polio and muscular dystrophy 08 Communication and speech problems, such as stuttering 14 Other neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis 06 Deaf 10 Paraplegic 19 Diabetes 11 Quadriplegic 22 Disabilities not mentioned 20 Serious chronic diseases 07 Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities 17 Stroke/brain disorders 12 Epilepsy 02 Visually impaired: blind 05 Hearing disability: study material on audio cassette should be transcribed 03 Visually impaired: not blind. Find it difcult to read printed text. Cannot study through reading. Need help, such as audio cassettes, enlarged print, computer discs for computers with voice synthesizers 16 Kidney and blood deciencies 04 Visually impaired: not blind. Can study through reading. Do not need study material on audio cassette 18 Mental health problems/mental disorders/phobias/ chemical imbalances 23 Wheelchair Appendix 2 Other registration codes Occupation Disability CODE OCCUPATION CODE OCCUPATION 01015 Accountant/auditor 11045 Citizen force member 1334X Admin/spec secretaries 04006 Clerical or related worker 12424 Administration professional 14222 Client information workers 16128 Animal producers 10111 Commissioned ofcer 01023 Architect/quantity surveyor 01031 Computer specialist 1821X Assemblers 15121 Cook 17221 Blacksmiths/toolmakers 05002 Craftsman or related worker 17124 Building nishers 12653 Creative/performing artist 17116 Building frame trade work 12521 Database/network 15156 Building/housekeeping superv 19119 Domestic/hotel/ofce cleaner 13331 Business services agents 17418 Electrical equipment installer/repairer 18325 Car/Van/motorcycle driver 17426 Electronics/telecoms installer 18139 Chemical/photographic operator 12157 Electrotechnology engineer 15318 Child care workers/teacher aid 0104X Engineer 67 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Occupation CODE OCCUPATION CODE OCCUPATION 01228 Engineering/science technician 01090 Librarian/archivist 13250 Other health associate professional 10006 Farm labourer/farm foreman 13145 Life science technician 12262 Other health professional 01058 Farm management advisor 12130 Life sciences professional 15164 Other personal services work 09008 Farmer/farm manager 02003 Manager/administrator 15245 Other sales workers 12416 Finance professionals 11320 Manufacturing/mining/ construction manager 11436 Other service manager 13315 Financial 19321 Manufacturing labourer 1818X Other stationary plant operator 11029 Fireman 1611X Market gardeners/crop grower 12351 Other teaching professional 16225 Fishery workers/hunters/trap 1432X Material-recording/transport 17132 Paint/building structure cleaner 19410 Food preparation assistants 01104 Mathematician 12246 Paramedical practitioners 17515 Food related trade 01147 Medical doctor/dentist 11053 Permanent force member 18163 Food/related machine operator 13218 Medical/pharmaceutical technician 15326 Personal care health service 01066 Forestor/conservationist 18120 Metal proc/nishing operator 01139 Personnel ofcer 13021 Full-time student (elsewhere) 19313 Mining/construction labourer 11037 Police ofcer/detective 13013 Full-time student at Unisa 13129 Mining/constructrction supervisor 12343 Primary school teacher 17531 Garment/related trades work 18112 Mining/mineral plant operator 17329 Printing trades workers 15148 Hairdressers/beauticians 16136 Mixed crop/animal producer 11010 Prison service worker 17310 Handicraft workers 18341 Mobile plant operators 13137 Process control technicians 01163 Health technologist 11061 National service trainee 11347 Professional service manager 18333 Heavy truck and bus drivers 10219 Non-commissioned ofcers 1107X Protection service (other) 01074 Home management advisor 30414 Not economically active 19615 Refuse workers 1141X Hotel, restaurant manager 14311 Numerical clerks 13358 Regulatory government 12009 Housewife 01155 Nurses/dieticians 01171 Religious worker 1351X ICT operator/User support technician 13226 Nursing/midwifery assistant professional 01260 Research worker not classied 11339 ICT service manager 14001 Occupation not classied 11428 Retail/wholesale trade manager 01082 Jurist 17000 Occupation unknown 16004 Retired 14133 Keyboard operator 07005 Operative (transport) 18147 Rubber/plastic/paper operator 3021X Labour-disabled people 06009 Operator (except transport) 13323 Sales and purchasing agents 08001 Labourer (except farm) 01120 Ops research/systems analyst 0300X Sales worker 19399 Labourer/mining/construction 10316 Other armed forces occupations 12432 Sales/marketing/PR 01201 Lecturer/professor 14419 Other clerical support work 0121X Secondary education teacher 11118 Legislator/senior ofcial 1754X Other craft and related work 68 Home language CODE HOME LANGUAGE CODE HOME LANGUAGE A Afrikaans SH Shona B Afrikaans/English SS Southern Sotho E English SP Spanish F French SW Swati D German TS Tsonga/Shangaan GR Greek TW Tswana HE Hebrew VE Venda IT Italian XH Xhosa NB Ndebele ZU Zulu ND Ndonga OA Other African languages NS Northern Sotho OF Other foreign languages PO Portuguese Population groups CODE POPULATION GROUP CODE POPULATION GROUP 300X African 4006 Indian 2003 Coloured 1007 White/Chinese 9008 Other/Foreign National Occupation CODE OCCUPATION CODE OCCUPATION 14125 Secretary (general) 13528 Telecoms/broadcasting technician 11088 Service worker (other) 14214 Teller/related clerk 17213 Sheet/structural metal worker 18155 Textile/furniture/leather machine operator 1835X Shipsdeck crews/related 12238 Traditional/complementary medicine 15229 Shop salesperson 13234 Traditional medical professional 0118X Social scientist 1933X Transport and storage labour 01198 Social/recreation worker 15113 Travel attendant/conductor/guide 13420 Sports and tness worker 15008 Unemployed 15237 Store/market sales person 19127 Vehicle/window/laundry cleaner 19526 Street vendor (excluding food) 12254 Veterinarian 19518 Street/related service worker 13242 Veterinary technician/asstistant. 16349 Subs shers/hunters/trapper 01244 Vocational counsellor 16314 Subsistence crop farmers 12327 Vocational education teacher 16322 Subsistence livestock farmer 1513X Waiter/bartender 16330 Subsistence mixed crop farmer 18171 Wood/paper plant operator 01279 Technical worker (other) 17523 Wood treater/cabinet maker 01236 Technician (other) 01252 Writer/artist/musician 69 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Economic sector CODE ECONOMIC SECTOR CODE ECONOMIC SECTOR 01007 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 04006 Manufacturing 08001 Business and Repair Services 02003 Mining 0300X Construction 09008 Personal Services, including hotel and household services 11215 Education Primary or Preprimary 11401 Professional and related services NOT listed elsewhere 11223 Education Secondary 11509 Public Administration Public Service, Provincial Administration, City Councils, Municipalities, etc 11231 Education Tertiary 05002 Transportation, Communication and other Public Utilities 10006 Entertainment and Recreational Services 11304 Welfare and non-prot membership organizations 07005 Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 06009 Wholesale and Retail Trade 1110X Hospital and Health Services 11606 NOT APPLICABLE (any sector not mentioned above, eg housewives, pensioners, unemployed, etc) Previous year activity CODE PREVIOUS YEAR ACTIVITY CODE PREVIOUS YEAR ACTIVITY 08 Enrolled in a foreign post secondary institution 02 Technikon student 03 Higher Education College student 07 Unemployed 98 Other activity 01 University student 05 Secondary school student 99 Unknown activity 04 Technical College student 06 Working in labour force 70 Nationality CODE COUNTRY CODE COUNTRY CODE COUNTRY CODE COUNTRY CODE COUNTRY 1007 Algeria 1988 Senegal 1937 Mali 2941 Venezuela 5061 Fiji 1015 South Africa 2003 Cuba 3204 Iran 295X Virgin Islands (British) 507X French Polynesia 1112 Ivory Coast 2011 Argentina 3212 Iraq 2968 Virgin Islands (US) 5088 Guam 1120 Namibia 202X Brazil 3220 Kazakhstan 3018 Israel 5096 Kiribati 1139 Botswana 2038 Bolivia 3239 Jordan 3026 Armenia 510X Mariana Islands 1147 Lesotho 2046 Chile 3247 Kuwait 3034 Azerbaijan 5118 Marshall Islands 1155 Swaziland 2054 Colombia 3255 Kyrgyzstan 3042 Bahrain 5126 Micronesia 1163 Zambia 2062 Dominica 3263 Lagos 3050 Georgia 5134 Nauru 1171 Zimbabwe 2070 Dominican Republic 3271 Lebanon 3077 India 5142 New Caledonia 118X Malawi 2089 Ecuador 328X Macau 3085 Indonesia 5150 Norfolk Island 1198 Mauritius 2119 Anguilla 3301 Maldives 3107 Hong Kong 5169 Palau 1201 Mozambique 2127 Antigua and Barbuda 3409 Mongolia 3123 Taiwan 5177 Papua New Guinea 121X Kenya 2135 Aruba 3506 Nepal 3131 Japan 5185 Solomon Islands 1228 Zaire 2143 Bahamas 3514 Oman 314X Malaysia 4243 Estonia 1236 Tanzania 2151 Barbados 3522 Pakistan 3158 Bangladesh 4251 Faroe Islands 1244 Madagascar 216X Belize 3530 Philippines 3166 Brunei 426X Finland 1252 Seychelles 2178 Bermuda 3549 Qatar 3174 Cambodia 4286 Gibraltar 1260 Reunion 2186 Cayman Islands 3557 Russia 3182 China 4294 Guernsey 1279 Angola 2194 Costa Rica 3565 Saudi Arabia 4146 Andorra 4340 Vatican City 1287 Uganda 2208 USA 3573 Singapore 4154 Belarus 4359 Yugoslavia 1295 Burundi 2216 Canada 3581 South Korea 4162 Bosnia 4405 Hungary 1317 Comores 2232 Guyana 359X Sri Lanka 4170 Bulgaria 4448 Turkey 1341 Congo 2240 El Salvador 3603 Syria 4189 Croatia 4456 Ukraine 135X Gabon 2259 Greenland 3611 Tajikistan 4200 San Marino 4502 Iceland 1384 Liberia 2267 Grenada 362X Thailand 4219 Slovakia 4529 Jersey 1392 Rwanda 2275 Guadelope 3638 Turkmenistan 4227 Czech Republic 4537 Latvia 1406 Benin 2283 Guatemala 3646 United Arab Emirates 4235 Denmark 4545 Liechtenstein 1414 Burkina Faso 2291 Haiti 3654 Uzbekistan 4014 Austria 4553 Lithuania 1422 Cameroon 2305 French Guiana 3662 Vietnam 4022 Belgium 4561 Luxemborg 1430 Cape Verde 2402 Honduras 3670 Yemen 4030 France 457X Macedonia 1449 Central African Republic 250X Jamaica 4006 Albania 4049 Greece 4588 Malta 1457 Chad 2518 Martinique 2550 Nicaragua 4057 Ireland 4596 Moldova 1465 Djibouti 2526 Mexico 2569 Panama 4065 Italy 460X Monaco 1473 Egypt 2534 Montserrat 2577 Paraguay 4073 Netherlands 4707 Norway 1481 Equatorial Guinea 2542 Netherlands Antilles 2585 Peru 4081 Portugal 4804 Poland 149X Eritrea 1538 Sierra Leone 2593 Puerto Rico 409X Spain 4901 Romania 1503 Ethiopia 1546 Tunisia 2607 Saint Lucia 4103 Switzerland 4995 Slovenia 1511 Sudan 1562 Western Sahara 2704 Saint Vincent 4111 United Kingdom 5193 Tongo 152X Togo 1600 Gambia 2801 St Kitts and Nevis 412X Germany 5207 Tuvalu 1945 Mauritania 1708 Ghana 2909 Suriname 4138 Cyprus 5215 Vanuatu 1953 Morocco 1805 Guinea 2917 Trinidad and Tobago 5010 Australia 5223 Wallis and Futuna 1961 Niger 1902 Guinea-Bissau 2925 Turks and Caicos 5029 New Zealand 5231 Western Samoa 197X Nigeria 1929 Libya 2933 Uruguay 5053 Cook Islands 9997 No Information 71 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 72 Appendix 3 List of Unisa ofcial booksellers Adams & Co Website: www.adamsuniversitybooks.co.za 341 West Str, DURBAN Tel: 0861 341341 Fax: 031 3047308 email: west@adamsbooks.co.za 33 Victoria Street, DURBAN Tel 031 3194400 Fax 031 3077356 email: education@adamsbooks.co.za Musgrave Centre, Musgrave Road, DURBAN Tel 031 3194450 Fax 031 2013735 email: Musgrave@adamsbooks.co.za 230 Church Str, PIETERMARITZBURG Tel: 033 3946830 Fax: 033 3943096 email: pmb@adamsbooks.co.za Shop 3, Nedbank Building, Heerengracht, CAPE TOWN Tel: 021 4212462 Fax: 021 4182060 e-mail: capecity@adamsbooks.co.za Armstrong Booksellers (New 2nd hand books) Website: www.armstrongs.co.za 1st Floor, Pine Park Place, Cnr 1st Ave & 6th Street LINDEN Tel: 011 8886732/6129 Fax: 011 8884429 email: info@armstrongs.co.za Cnr 11th St & Louis Botha Ave, ORANGE GROVE Tel: 011 4851337 Fax: 011 4851338 email: info@armstrongs.co.za Ground Floor, 1066 Building, Cnr Harrison & Kerk Street JOHANNESBURG Tel : 011 8360124 Fax: 011 8342684 email: info@armstrongs.co.za Book Express Website: www.bookexpress.co.za 70b Loch Ave, Parktown West, JOHANNESBURG Tel: 011 4828433 Fax: 011 7268208 email: info@bookexpress.co.za a Kalahari.net Website: www.kalahari.net Tel: 021 4688035 Juta & Co Website: www.jutaonline.co.za Shop 231, Lower level, Carleton Centre, JOHANNESBURG Tel: 011 3315140 Fax: 011 331 5079 email: jhbbooks@juta.co.za 1st Floor Hateld Plaza, 1122 Burnett St, HATFIELD Tel: 012 3625799 Fax: 012 3625744 email: ptabooks@juta.co.za Ground Floor, Sunclare Building, 21 Dreyer St, Claremont, CAPE TOWN Tel : 021 6706680 Fax: 021 6706795 email: claremontbooks@juta.co.za Shop 45, Shoprite Park Shopping Centre, PAROW Tel: 021 9306202 Fax: 021 9307962 email: pabooks@juta.co.za 73 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Van Schaik Bookstore Website: www.vanschaik.com Protea Hotel Building, Burnett Street, HATFIELD Tel: 012 3625701/5669/5698 Fax: 012 3625673 email: vshat@vanschaik.com Shop 1, 235 Church Street, PRETORIA Tel: 012 3212442 Fax: 012 3257832 email: vskerk@vanschaik.com Braamfontein Centre, Jorissen Street, BRAAMFONTEIN Tel: 011 3391711 Fax: 011 3397267 email: vsbraam@vanschaik.com Shop 10, K90 Centre, Cnr. K90 and North Rand Road, BOKSBURG Tel: 011 8262045 / 3850 Fax: 011 8263663 email: vsboks@vanschaik.com North West University Grounds, Building Nr. 4, Hendrik van Eck Boulevard, VANDERBIJLPARK Tel: 016 9851144 Fax: 016 9851126 email: vsnwu@vanschaik.com Shop 242, Maponya Mall, SOWETO Tel: 011 9383460/3462 Fax: 011 9383486 email: Soweto@vanschaik.com Shop 3, Momentum House, Cnr. of Stalwart Simelane and Bram Fisher Streets, DURBAN Tel: 031 332-2009 / 2049 Fax: 031 3322029 email: vsdurban@vanschaik.com University of KwaZulu-Natal, Golf Road, Scottsville, PIETERMARITZBURG Tel: 033 3869308/9 Fax: 033 3869633 email: Pietermaritzburg@vanschaik.com KwaDlengezwa Campus, Library Building Basement, KwaDlengezwa Reserve, UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND Tel: 035 9026103 Fax: 035 9026101 email: vsunizul@vanschaik.com Parow Centre, Voortrekker Road, PAROW Tel: 021 9302480 Fax: 021 9393767 email: vsparow@vanschaik.com 26 Main Road, RONDEBOSCH Tel: 021 6894112 Fax: 021 6863404 email: vsrbosch@vanschaik.com 22 Long Street, Shop No 1, Cnr Strand & Long Street, CAPE TOWN Tel: 021 4180202 Fax: 021 4180212 capetown@vanschaik.com Sanlam Student Village, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Summerstrand, PORT ELIZABETH Tel: 041 5833171 Fax: 041 5832418 email: vspe@vanschaik.com 31B Caxton House, 35 Terminus Street, EAST LONDON Tel: 043 7225926/34 Fax: 043 7226117 email: vsel@vanschaik.com 49B Schoeman Street, POLOKWANE Tel: 015 2959040 / 9090 / 9306 Fax: 015 295-9099 email: vspol@vanschaik.com Shop 52, The Promenade, NELSPRUIT Tel: 013 7527623 / 7860 Fax: 013 752-7659 email: vsnel@vanschaik.com 19 O R Thambo Avenue, EMALAHLENI Tel: 013 6902796 Fax: 0880 136 902 978 email: vswitbank@vanschaik.com Cachetpark Centre, Steve Biko Avenue, POTCHEFSTROOM Tel: 018 2948875 Fax: 018 2944445 email: vspotch@vanschaik.com 9 Park Road, Willows, BLOEMFONTEIN Tel: 051 4476685 Fax: 051 4477837 email: vsbloem@vanschaik.com Ou Williem Pescott, Room B.2, 31 Scanlan Street, New Park, KIMBERLEY University of Namibia, 340 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Pionierspark, Windhoek NAMIBIA Tel: +264 61 2063364 Fax: +264 61 2063040 email: vsunam@vanschaik.com Pro Visions Books Website: www.provisions.co.za 37F Ordnance Road DURBAN Tel: 031 3372112 Fax: 031 3684500 email: info@provisions.co.za Protea Bookshop Website: www.proteabookshop.co.za 1067 Burnett St, HATFIELD Tel: 012 3625663/4 Fax: 012 3625685 email: akademies@proteaboekhuis.co.za Bergzictht Plaza, Andringa Street, STELLENBOSCH Tel: 021 8829101 Fax: 021 8829110 email: akademies@mweb.co.za 86 Steve Biko St, Bult, POTCHEFSTROOM Tel: 018 2971583/4 Fax: 018 2973775 Tarentaal Centre, Cnr N4 & Kaapsehoepweg, NELSPRUIT Tel: 013 7413230 Fax: 013 7413230 email: proteanels@mweb.co.za 74 Notes 75 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Notes 76 Notes 77 my Registration @ Unisa 2012 Notes 78 Notes