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Co-hosted by the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at the Stellenbosch University in collaboration with the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the proposed MPhil in Transdisciplinary Health and Development Studies offers an innovative approach to the social study of health and development challenges.

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Overview

Key facts

The Transdisciplinary Health and Development Studies programme at the Stellenbosch University aims to create a space for a diverse group of students to take on the social and political complexities of health and development through theoretically informed and methodologically rigorous social research.

Our aims

The programme aims to create a space for a diverse group of students to develop the theoretical and methodological skills necessary to take on the social and political complexities of health and development in Africa.

The specific option that you may register for in this MPhil is dependent on your training.

The first option (879) requires the writing of a thesis containing the results of independent research on a research problem. You must do additional course work in support of the development of a research proposal. Once the proposal is approved by the programme committee, you begin with the research, analysis, and writing.

The second option (899) requires the completion of four modules and a research assignment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical theory for transdisciplinary research in health and development

History, politics and ethics of health and development in Africa

Social science methods for health and development

Directed reading for research development

Research Assignment (Transdisciplinary health and development)

Thesis (Transdisciplinary Health and Development Studies)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-03-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2022-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology Sustainable Development Health Sciences View 281 other Masters in Health Sciences in South Africa

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Bring your tomorrow closer

TOEFL^® IBT

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

A postgraduate diploma in Transdisciplinary Health and Development Studies, a related social science Honours degree or a health sciences qualification with proven experience in social science research on NQF level 8

An average final mark of at least 65% in the relevant subjects, and with demonstrated academic ability

Tuition Fee

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International

2013 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2013 EUR per year during 12 months.
National

2013 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2013 EUR per year during 12 months.

R34 631

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.

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