University of Johannesburg UJ Postgraduate Psychology Courses



University of Johannesburg UJ Postgraduate Psychology Courses

Psychology Postgraduate information
On postgraduate level a number of degrees are offered. On Honours level (the degree directly following an undergraduate degree) one degree with an academic focus (BA (Hons) Psychology) is offered.
Two postgraduate degrees with a research-focus are offered, namely the MA (Research Psychology) and the PhD (Psychology). Both these degrees require the submission of a research proposal and the writing of an academic document (dissertation or thesis).
For students wishing to apply for entry into the course which leads to registration as a clinical or counselling psychologist, UJ offers the MA (Counselling Psychology) and MA (Clinical Psychology) degrees.​
​Postgraduate Courses​
  • ​Honours
  • MA (Clinical Psychology)
  • MA (Counselling Psychology)
  • ​MA (Research-based)​
  • PhD (Research-based)​​