Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Relations (PGDip)

SAQA

72971

NQF Level

Duration

1 Year Full-time or 2 Years Part-Time

Closing Date

31 October

Overview

The Centre for Extended Legal Studies (CELS) in the School of Law, UKZN, invites applications from candidates wishing to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Relations. This Diploma offers an NQF level 8 qualification and is endorsed by the Labour Relations Industry, which comprises the Bargaining Councils and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). It equips students with labour dispute resolution skills and serves as an advantage should they wish to become Bargaining Council Panellists or CCMA Commissioners.

Entry Requirement

The minimum requirements are an appropriate Bachelor’s degree or a one-year Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7). Places are limited, so meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection will be based primarily on academic merit, taking all previous qualifications into account, but relevant working experience may also be considered where appropriate.

Programme Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Relations Programme consists of eight modules and is offered part-time over 2 years (two modules per semester) or, for students who are not in full-time employment, full-time over 1 year (four modules per semester). All modules will be delivered primarily by means of online teaching, with minimal on-campus activity. Students will require a stable internet connection and a suitable device, such as a desktop or laptop, and sufficient data, provided at their own cost. Students will also need to be computer-literate.

Mode of teaching

All modules will be delivered primarily by means of online teaching. For this purpose, students will require a stable internet connection and a suitable computer (desktop or laptop – not just a smartphone) and sufficient data, provided at their own cost. Students will also need to be fully computer literate.Assessments during the semester (tests/assignments) will take place online; however, the final examinations for the first four modules must be written on campus. Students undertaking these modules will therefore need to travel to the Howard College campus, Durban, for examination purposes.

Fees

The module fees for 2026 have not yet been determined. The fee for 2025 was R5520 per module. Please expect a 5% to 10% increase in fees for 2026. Please note that a registration fee of R7180 is required prior to registration.

How to Apply

Online Application Process

Academic transcript/s
Letter of motivation
Copy of CV
Research Intent
Certified copy of ID
Matric Certificate
Proof of payment of the application fee
Proof of financial clearance from your previous institution.

The post-graduate administrator will “process” your application and send it to the programme co-ordinator for review. It is vitally important that you attach all the required documentation when applying online.
If your application is successful, you will receive a letter of acceptance with documents that you need to complete and return to the Programme administrator.

Contact Details

Please email any queries or requests for assistance to the Programme Administrator email address PDIR@ukzn.ac.za .

Please note: The PDIR is a Self-funded Programme and, as such, students are not eligible for NSFAS funding, university residence, or any financial concessions or arrangements. Students will be required to obtain financial clearance each year before registration. This will require the settlement IN FULL and IN CASH of any outstanding fees (an AOD or sponsor’s letter will not suffice).