Master of Arts in Population Studies (Taught)

Master of Arts in Population Studies (Taught)

The applicant must possess:

(i) Bachelors Degree from the University of Zambia or any recognized institution with Major in Demography, Population Studies, Nursing, Geography, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or Sociology

(ii) Minimum of a Credit of at Least 15 Points or Upper Second Division or Equivalent

Postgraduate Fees

Please note that:

  • Registration requires payment of fees.
  • All fees meant for the University should be paid into the UNZA Directorate Postgraduate Account OR by cheque into the same account.
  • Fees meant to cover Costs related to student welfare and research costs should be paid to the student.
  • In the event of a student withdrawing from studies, tuition and other fees may not be refunded in full.

Tuition

1. Course Work Programmes - PART I

Category Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Category A: Per Academic Year
Master of Arts
Master of Education
Master of Law
Master of Communication for Development
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights Law
Postgraduate Diploma in International Law
Postgraduate Diploma in Counseling
K16,789.00 $7,460.00
     

2. Master by Research and Part II of Course Work Programmes

Category Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Category A: Per Academic Year K14,674.00 $7,460.00
     

3. Part Time Fees

  • Part-time fees for postgraduate programmes are charged at 50% of the full-time rate.

Non Tuition Fees

Registration Fees

  Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Registration K500.00 $80.00
Late Registration K200.00 $30.00

NB: Late registration shall be K200 per additional month after registration period

Examination Fees

  Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Part I
Masters Degree/Diploma
K497.00 $125.00
Part II/Research
Master (Thesis)
K6,020.00 $800.00
Part II/Taught
Master (Dissertation)
K3,750.00 $700.00
     
Supplementary (Part I)
Examinations (Per Course)
K500.00 $120.00
     
Re-examination (Internal Examiners)
Masters
K1,000.00 $250.00
     
Re-examination (All Examiners)
Masters
K2,000.00 $500.00

Other Fees

  Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Student Amenities K150.00 $50.00
Medical K200.00 $60.00
Union K150.00 $50.00
Maintenance K200.00 $60.00
Internet Connectivity K200.00 $50.00
Student Handbook K200.00 $60.00
Library K400.00 $60.00

Bench Fees (For Non Students)

Category B K3000.00
Category C K5000.00


Suggested Student Upkeep and Research Costs (Payable to the student)

  Zambian & Non-SADC
Hostel Accommodation (Per month) K1000.00
Student Stipend (Living on campus per day) K200.00
Student Stipend (Living outside campus per day) K200.00
Research Cost: Masters ~ 70% Tuition fees
Book Allowance K8,000.00

 

Here is how to apply for the course.