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Some students may need more than three years to complete a doctoral degree. Will the stipulated thre
Some students may need more than three years to complete a doctoral degree. Will the stipulated three years for completion be sufficient?
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) minimum prescribed period for full-time masters and doctoral studies are one (1) and two (2) years respectively. NRF funded students are eligible for two (2) years of funding for masters studies and three (3) years of funding for doctoral studies. Under exceptional circumstances, students may apply for extension support of six (6) or twelve (12) months for completion of the masters or doctoral degree.
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