Understanding the PG journey & process

Many students delay or end up avoiding post graduate studies, often due to misperceptions on what the process entails. This video captures students in this predicament, and offers illustrative guidance on key considerations, how to position yourself for enrolment, and ultimately, a successful Post Graduate career – from registration up until graduation.

Developed by Prof Nhlanhla B.W. Mlitwa (Mlita), Director, Research and Innovation Office (RIO), University of Zululand. Thanks to Ms Dinah Arnott (Grahamstown), Priscilla Masamba (Ph.D candidate, MicroBio); Amanda Phungula (NRF Intern, BioChem); Bukhulubenkosi Mthethwa (Masters candidate, Humanities); Halalisani Mlambo (Masters candidate, Humanities), Ms Nomnikelo P. Lundall (IP & Tech Transfer office), and Londiwe Hadebe (Training & Development) – all from the University of Zululand.

Who might find this useful?

This material is intended for students who are completing, or have completed their final year of undergraduate study, and are seeking guidance on how to proceed to the next level in their academic career.

Explore these additional resources

• AllaboutCareers, online. What is a PG Degree?, at:
  www.allaboutcareers.com/careers-advice/postgraduate-study/what-is-a-postgraduate-degree
• Advice for undergraduate considering graduate school, at:
  http://dlis.gseis.ucla.edu/people/pagre/grad-school.pdf
• Considering further study? The facts – at:
  www.qut.edu.au/study/postgraduate-study/considering-further-study-the-facts
• Why do Post Graduate study?
  https://gradireland.com/further-study/advice-and-funding/advice/why-do-postgraduate-study
• Should you study for a postgraduate degree or join the workforce?
  www.timeshighereducation.com/student/blogs/should-you-study-postgraduate-degree-or-join-workforce