Aligning Your Degree with Career Opportunities from NWU

Getting a job in today's competitive industry takes more than just a good education. Candidates with theoretical understanding and the practical abilities to succeed in today's fast-paced industries are in high demand. 

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This is where postgraduate education is a vital link between…

Tips For Juggling Work and Postgraduate Studies Successfully

Putting into practice the great challenge of studying while balancing work commitments begins with having a realistic and positive mindset.

Created a structured schedule - Block out specific hours for study, work, leisure and relaxation. A…

How to Juggle a Professional Career and Postgraduate Studies

Balancing a postgraduate degree and full-time or part-time work is both a taxing and rewarding endeavour. Many late nights burning the midnight oil to complete assignments after a long day at the office can feel stretching. But keeping your eye on the goal of a completed doctorate, master's or honours postgraduate qualification is sometimes…

Funding Your Future: A Guide to Postgrad Bursaries

Pursuing a postgraduate degree may be both thrilling and intimidating, especially in terms of finances. However, at North-West University (NWU), we believe that financial considerations should never get in the way of academic goals. 

We provide four kinds of postgraduate bursaries and postgraduate funding opportunities, allowing students to…

Explore Postgraduate Degrees at NWU

Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? As an ambitious professional, you understand the importance of continuous learning and growth. Whether you aim to climb the corporate ladder, specialise in your field, or embark on a new career path, pursuing postgraduate studies can be the key to unlocking new opportunities…

How to Plan Your Time & Avoid Distractions During Your Postgraduate Degree

Studying towards a postgraduate degree can often come with more distractions, cumbersome personal commitments and other work obligations compared to an undergraduate qualification. Perhaps you’re taking on a postgrad degree later in life while working part-time, attending to children or other family…

Let's Talk Bursaries and Funding for Your Postgrad Degree at NWU

Earning a postgraduate degree at North-West University (NWU) can be a transformative experience, opening doors to exciting career opportunities and personal growth. However, the cost of postgraduate studies can be a significant hurdle. This is where bursaries offer valuable financial support to deserving…

Postgrad Research Opportunities For Busy People

Finding the time to pursue advanced education and research can be challenging, especially for busy professionals. NWU offers a range of postgraduate research opportunities designed to accommodate the schedules and needs of those juggling multiple responsibilities. With various research units, we provide a…

Elevate Your Career | Explore Postgraduate Degrees at NWU

Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? As an ambitious professional, you understand the importance of continuous learning and growth. Whether you aim to climb the corporate ladder, specialise in your field, or embark on a new career path, pursuing postgraduate studies can be the key to…

Postgraduate Bursaries to Conquer Financial Hurdles

You’ve completed your undergraduate degree and want to explore postgrad study opportunities. Like many South Africans, the academic pursuit of a postgraduate degree feels out of reach, with little to no funding. Whether it be an honours, masters, or PhD, financial aid for postgraduate studies is not so easy to…