Overview

Key facts

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.

What we offer

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 2024-02-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-09-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology Informatics & Information Technology View 47 other Masters in Sociology in South Africa

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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

Tuition Fee

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International

1768 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1768 EUR per year during 12 months.
National

1334 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1334 EUR per year during 12 months.

R23,968

Living costs for Stellenbosch

7630 - 10640 ZAR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Socio-Informatics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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