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24 Master's degrees offered by the university
Afrikaans Studies
The purpose of the Afrikaans Studies program of University of Namibia is to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in Afrikaans linguistics and/or literature to contribute as active role players in a globalised and industrialising society.
Information Technology
The curriculum for the MSc. Information Technology degree from University of Namibia consists of the writing of a research thesis.
Microbiology
The Master of Microbiology from University of Namibia is offered through coursework and thesis, extending over two years of full-time study. The coursework is conducted during the first academic year of study and is followed by a supervised original research project extending over the second year.
Rangeland Resources and Management
Rangeland Resources and Management from University of Namibia will be a two-year fulltime program with a 50:50 weighting of course work to research. The program is based at Neudamm Campus. Classes/Lecturing will take place during daytime.
Educational Psychology (Guidance and Counseling)
The purpose of the Educational Psychology (Guidance and Counseling) program of University of Namibia is to prepare selected students for registration as Educational Psychologists with the Social Work and Psychology Council of the Health Professions Councils of Namibia (HPCNA).
Chemistry
The MSc programme in the Department of Chemistry or Biochemistry from University of Namibia is open to all BSc graduates with Chemistry or Biochemistry as one of their majors respectively.
Applied Statistics and Demography
The Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Demography from University of Namibia cannot be completed in less than two (2) years. The programme must be completed within three (3) years of full-time study.
Economics
The Master of Science in Economics offered by the Economics Department at University of Namibia was upgraded to a collaborative Masters programme in Economics, under the coordination of the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), based in Nairobi, Kenya
Physics
This master’s programme in Physics from University of Namibia has been fully accredited by the Namibian Council for Higher Education (NCHE) for a period of 6 years.
Clinical Psychology
The purpose of the MA Clinical Psychology programme from University of Namibia can be articulated both in academic and professional terms.
Nursing Science
The Master’s degree in Nursing Science from University of Namibia is aimed at developing a student’s understanding and disposition to be able to undertake research.
Civil Engineering (Structures)
The purpose of the degree programme for Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structures) of the University of Namibia is to offer advanced training to civil engineers so as to prepare them to become specialists in Structural Engineering.
Industrial Psychology
The purpose of this Industrial Psychology qualification from University of Namibia is to provide students with the competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and ethical conduct) necessary in the fields of industrial and organisational (I/O) psychology.
Public Health
Public Health, taught at University of Namibia, is the science of ensuring safety and improving the health of populations through education, policies and research for disease and injury prevention.
Applied Geology
The Applied Geology programme at University of Namibia is offered on a full-time basis on a block course schedule over a period of two years for full time students. The mode of teaching will include lectures, seminars, laboratory practicals, field practicals, site visits, case studies and group projects.
English Studies
The purpose of this English Studies qualification from University of Namibia is to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills that will make them more proficient users of the English language in a variety of contexts.
German Studies
The purpose of this German Studies qualification from University of Namibia is to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in German linguistics and/or literature to contribute as active role players in a globalised and industrialising society.
Business Administration
The purpose of this Business Administration qualification from University of Namibia is to provide students with an extended and deepened level of knowledge and skill in the field of Business Administration and also provides instruction in relevant research methodologies.
Accounting and Finance
The Master of Science in Accounting and Finance Programme from University of Namibia consists of two major parts: core taught modules and a thesis.
Security and Strategic Studies
The MA in Security and Strategic Studies programme from University of Namibia should be completed within two (2) years. A one (1) year extension beyond the specified two years can be granted by the University on the recommendation of the School of Military Science and with the consent of the supervisor/s involved.