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Master's in Theology Course Requirements at Univen

University of Venda · Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education

Poster showing admission requirements for the Master's in Theology master's degree at University of Venda, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

The Master's in Theology is a master's Degree offered by Univen for 2027 postgraduate applicants. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.

Minimum Admission Requirements to study Master's in Theology at Univen

An honours degree with a 65% research mark, a mini research proposal, and a selection interview.

About this course

This is a Master's qualification in Theology, offered by the University of Venda through the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. It follows on from an Honours degree (or an equivalent qualification) in a related field and involves postgraduate research in Theology.

Course intelligence for Master's in Theology

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Not on the scarce-skills list

Job market outlook

Master's in Theology doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.

Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

NSFAS funding

NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Master's Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.

More accessible

Admission chances

Admission competitiveness meter for Master's in Theology at Univen: More accessibleAccessibleModerateCompetitiveVery competitive

Univen’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.

These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Univen and NSFAS.

Applications for 2027 studies
Open: 1 May 2026
Close: 30 September 2026

Exact closing day not yet published by Univen for 2026 - month shown is accurate.

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Source: University of Venda 2026 Postgraduate Student Information Brochure, last verified 2026-08-28. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of Venda before applying.