Overview

Key facts

The Faculty, which offers the Security and Africa Studies (Option B) programme at the Stellenbosch University works closely with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to meet what the latter spells out as its needs in terms of higher education.

What we offer

The Faculty is made up of five academic schools. In two of these schools, the focus of programmes is technology-related; in two others, the focus is management-oriented. In the fifth school the focus is on security and on Africa-related studies. Our modular programmes are offered by means of three to six blocks of lectures lasting 10 working days each.

Option B: The completion of a structured self-study programme culminating in a thesis.

The programme consists of three prescribed modules, as determined by the programme co-ordinator, as well as a thesis based on an approved research proposal. The research theme for the thesis should be based on the prescribed modules. A research theme is selected in consultation between the candidate and the supervisor. The research proposal must have a definite focus on Security and Africa Studies.

A thesis (60 credits) in which the candidate must show an ability to undertake independent scientifically responsible research. The thesis must be drafted in accordance with the guidelines of the University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategy in the Contemporary World (Military Strategy)

Conflict in Africa in the Twentieth Century (Military History)

International Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping (Political Science (Mil))

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Military Science View 10 other Masters in Military Science 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

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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

A BMilHons degree in Security and Africa Studies with a minimum final mark of 60% in each subject or any other honours degree with Military History, Military Strategy, Political Science or another appropriate subject as major, for which a final mark of 60% was achieved in each subject

Tuition Fee

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International

1768 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

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

R32,425

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

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