Overview

The specific purpose of the Public Mental Health programme at the Stellenbosch University is to facilitate the development of mental health-related leadership and capacity in Africa.

Quick Facts:

This research programme focuses on the acquisition and broadening of specialised knowledge in a specific area of Public Mental Health. It also aims to develop research skills, particularly with respect to the planning and execution of research and the reporting of research results. The programme is designed to be relevant and accessible to full-time working health and development professionals.
The programme requires the preparation of a thesis of a minimum of 20,000 words in a required field of public mental health. The thesis may be submitted in either monograph or publication-ready format. The thesis must be related to the ongoing work you are conducting in your work environment. You must do additional course work in support of the development of a research proposal.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thesis (Public Mental Health)

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Psychology Public Health Health Sciences View 32 other Masters in Psychology 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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79

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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.

Proof of English Language proficiency

An Honours degree or postgraduate diploma in Public Mental Health or a related discipline, on NQF level 8

Experience of working in a mental health, health or development related field for at least three year

You must be employed within a managerial or leadership role, or have the capacity for such a role

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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

37870 ZAR / year

≈ 37870 ZAR / year

Additional Details

National fee: from last year, fee for this year not available

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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Mental Health.

Available Scholarships

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