Overview

The Stellenbosch University offers the degrees Taxation (MAcc) and Taxation (MCom) as a two year programme. There is no difference between the content of these two programmes. The choice between these two programmes will depend on the qualifications obtained by the student prior to one of these programmes.

Quick Facts:

Students with a BAccHons degree , BAccLLB degree or the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting will follow the MAcc, while students with a BCom degree (with subjects in law) and a LLB degree will follow the MCom.

The aim of these programmes is to prepare students as tax consultants and to enable them to interpret tax legislation and case law in order to provide tax advice and opinions. Lecturers and study leaders consist of full-time personnel of Stellenbosch University and also various tax experts employed in trade and industry or in the accounting profession or at the South African Revenue Services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lectures will take place on a number of Saturdays per year from 08h00 to around 14h00
Various assignments must be handed in during the year.
An oral presentation relating to research assignment must be made.
The topic for the research assignment for Tax 872 must be selected and approved.
An open book examination must be written during September.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

More details

coursework/assignment option deadline: 31 October

thesis option deadline: 31 March

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Accounting Taxation View 25 other Masters in Accounting 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

Proof of English Language proficiency

The degrees BCom (with subjects in law) and LLB of this University or any other degree approved by the Senate

In addition to meeting the requirements regarding the previous qualifications and the 60% percentage, students on the short list will be required to write a 5 page tax opinion on a specific tax question which will be taken into account in the final admission process

Practical experience in the tax field is taken into account as an essential element in the aforementioned process

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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

41869 ZAR / year

≈ 41869 ZAR / year

Additional Details

Thesis option: R41 869

Coursework and Assignment option: R55 521

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 Taxation (MCom).

Available Scholarships

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