Post-Graduate Research Masterclass: Conceptualisation of your study

Dear Postgraduate Students,

You are invited to attend a 3-part Postgraduate Research Masterclass Series designed to help you confidently begin and progress through your research journey, supporting you through the key stages of your study.

Many postgraduate students struggle with where to start when conceptualising their research study.

This masterclass series will guide you from Conceptualisation to Literature Review & Methodology and Data Analysis, helping you build a strong structure for your research proposal or dissertation.

You are welcome to attend a session that best suits your current research needs or be part of the full series for a more structured and guided experience.

Additional Independent Masterclass session

Learn how to transform your completed thesis into a publishable academic article for peer-reviewed journals.

Converting Thesis to a Peer-Reviewed Article

Date: 21 April 2026

Duration: 1.5 Hours

Price: R250

The Masterclass Sessions are as follows:

Session 1: Thesis & Proposal – Conceptualisation

Learn how to develop a clear research topic, align your problem statement with your objectives, and build a strong foundation for your proposal or dissertation.

Date: 25 April 2026

Duration: 2.5 Hours (Last 30 minutes for Q&A and consultations)

Platform: Online via ZOOM

Price: R500

Session 2: Literature Review & Methodology

Learn how to structure a strong literature review and align your research methodology with your study objectives.

Date: 9 May 2026

Duration: 2.5 Hours (Last 30 minutes for Q&A and consultations)

Platform: Online via ZOOM

Price: R500

Session 3: Data Analysis

Gain practical guidance on analysing your data and presenting meaningful research findings.

Date: 11 July 2026

Duration: 2.5 Hours (Last 30 minutes for Q&A and consultations)

Platform: Online via ZOOM

Price: R500

Discounted Value Package (R1250 for all 3 sessions)

Session 1 – Session 3: Conceptualisation to Data Analysis

Each session is standalone, but together they provide a complete, structured research journey.

Pay R1250 instead of R1500.

NB: ZOOM link will be emailed to registered participants closer to the event date.