Overview

Key Features

As a postgraduate candidate, a maximum of three programmes is permitted upon application. Please ensure that you meet the minimum admission requirements for all your programmes of interest.

Your application for admission to a postgraduate degree programme will ONLY be processed once you have submitted a completed application form and uploaded all your supporting documents before the programme's closing date.

Thereafter, the Central Application Office will review your application and verify that your documentation is correct.

The Defence Studies program is offered at Stellenbosch University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Defence and International Politics

Defence Policy and Strategy

The History of Defence in South Africa

Research Assignment

Defence Management

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Military Science View 10 other Masters in Military Science 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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Other requirements

General requirements

a B degree with applicable experience assessed by means of SU’s recognition of prior learning (RPL) process as outlined in the SU Policy for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) (2017).

An appropriate honours degree, a PG diploma at NQF level 8 or a professional degree;

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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

31500 ZAR / year

≈ 31500 ZAR / year

Additional Details

National: R350 per credit at max R31 500

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 Defence Studies.

Available Scholarships

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