Overview

The point of departure is the phenomenon of the knowledge economy and society as it is driven by knowledge-based systems in organisations and societies. Our claim that the primary purpose of such systems is to contribute to more accountable decision making in conditions of complexity, means that our programmes distinguish themselves clearly from the standard South African ones.

Quick Facts:

The MA Socio-Informatics programme at the Stellenbosch University focuses on the development of research capacity in the field of Socio-Informatics by means of an independent execution of a research project under supervision which leads to a thesis of 120 to 140 pages.
The programme does not involve any formal lectures or class work or assessments (other than that of the thesis itself). The student performs an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisor culminating in a 110-140 page thesis. Two examiners (internal and external to the University) each assess the thesis individually in accordance to the standards prescribed by the University and the National Qualifications Framework (level 9).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thesis (Socio-Informatics)
The MA programme focuses on the development of research capacity in the field of Socio-Informatics by means of an independent execution of a research project under supervision which leads to a thesis of 120 to 140 pages.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology Information Technology (IT) View 19 other Masters in Social Work in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your contract

Student support form (Students with special needs)

Qualification documents - Please ensure that you upload qualification documents for each tertiary qualification obtained and that the documents is official and certified. This implies that your original qualification documents (academic transcript and accompanying degree certificate) which you recieved upon graduation must be stamped and signed by the awarding institution

Proof of English Language proficiency

An honours degree at NQR level 8 with an average of at least 65% in an appropriate area of Informatics

The Department decides on the basis of a complete and written thesis proposal

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66435 ZAR / year

≈ 66435 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

28810 ZAR / year

≈ 28810 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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