COURSES OFFERED BY UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND - PAGE 3

Nursing combines compassion, knowledge and sophisticated health technology to restore, maintain and promote the health of individuals, groups, or communities. Nursing is both an art and a science: caring, compassionate relationships blended with the development

The postgraduate diploma in science in the field of data science introduces candidates to the practice of data science covering the scientific foundation, programming skills, domain-specific data analytics and ethical and legal frameworks, through online lectures.

Environmental Studies includes relationships between people and the environment. This programme discusses practical methods for understanding and addressing contemporary environmental problems, using case studies from South Africa and beyond.

Industrial engineers apply science, mathematics, and engineering methods to understand and integrate complex systems and processes. They increase productivity and quality by finding improved ways of doing things.

Philosophy Honours students take four approved 4000-level units (20% each) and write a long essay on a topic of their interest of up to 15 000 words (20%). Students are required to prepare for, attend, and participate satisfactorily in all seminars and tutorials in units they select.

This MSc is aimed at students who are interested in a career in environmental management and sustainability. It equips students with theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and competency in human-environment interactions,

This course is offered on a part-time basis over two years of study. It comprises of two theory courses which provide students with in-depth knowledge in school social work to critically analyse and address relevant matters in the specialised field of study.

The MSc (Building) in the field of Project Management in Construction is offered over two- years of part-time study and is directed towards applicants with an honours degree in Real Estate, Property, Economics, Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Building Technology, Civil Engineering and Planning.

The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) programme is a three-year, full-time course of study offering a gateway to a potentially diverse field of professional career paths, both within the architectural discipline or peripheral to it.