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University of Cape Town (UCT), which manages the 2027 cohort’s application entry point
South African Master in Ocean Sciences (AOS-SAMOS) 2027
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A full-time, interdisciplinary 180-credit taught Master’s programme in Ocean Sciences, comprising coursework and a minor dissertation.
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- degree four-year bachelor's degree with research project
- degree Honours degree
- degree equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification with a 30-credit research component and disciplinary alignment
- degree average of at least 65% in science subjects, average above 70% in other pertinent subjects
- excellent academic track record, strong interest in marine science
- language submit evidence of English proficiency
- physically present at Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, during the coursework period
- career stage minimum five years of work experience for Recognition of Prior Learning application
Preferences and flexible criteria (9)
- international applicants, applicants from outside South Africa
- natural sciences, social sciences, humanities
- science background
- demonstrated numerical skills, good numeracy skills
- language pass in English Home Language or First Additional Language with NSC
- language 40% in English on the Higher Grade, first or second language, with Senior Certificate
- language recent TOEFL paper-based score at least 570, recent TOEFL computer-based score at least 230, recent TOEFL int…
- language IELTS overall band score at least 7.0 with no individual element below 6.0
- language Academic Literacy component of NBT score at least 65%
- Level of study
- Master's
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities, Natural sciences, Social sciences
What's covered International and national students can apply for the Partial C…
- Funding details
- International and national students can apply for the Partial Cost of Study (PCS).; South African students and permanent residents can apply for the Full Cost of Study (FCS) NRF bursary; South African students and permanent residents can apply for the Full Cost of Study (FCS) NRF bursary and International and national students can apply for the Partial Cost of Study (PCS).
- Duration
- 1-2 years
- Host country
- South Africa
- Host institution
- Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus, Gqeberha, for coursework; a SAMOS South African partner university for the minor dissertation. The self-funded 13-month pathway may have the dissertation at the University of Cape Town.
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- English requirement
- IELTS/TOEFL required
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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- Apply to UCT through its online application system and select “Master of Science (by coursework & dissertation) (90 Crsewrk/90 diss)”; indicate first and second choices from Applied Ocean Sciences (Applied Marine Biology) and Applied Ocean Sciences (Operational Oceanography). Required
- International applicants must contact UCT’s International Academic Programmes Office for guidance on documentation required to study in South Africa. Required
- Submit the supporting documents as part of the UCT application; the documents may be combined into one PDF. Required
- Deadline
- 31 August 2026
- Deadline notes
- D1 reports a separate 2027 DSTI-NRF funding deadline of 26 June 2026.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The 2027 cohort has a maximum intake of 30 students. International applicants should contact UCT’s International Academic Programmes Office for guidance on documentation required to study in South Africa.
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