Overview

At, Strategic Studies from Stellenbosch University if you possess a BMilHons degree, you may obtain the MMil degree after one year of full-time or two years of part-time study. If, however, you have another applicable honours degree, you may complete the programme only after two years of full-time study.

Quick Facts:

You select a research theme in consultation with your supervisor, who also consults with the subject group. The research proposal should have a definite focus on strategic or security-related matters and, if possible, on Africa.
If you possess an honours degree, you must complete a capita selecta of three study themes and submit a thesis on the security milieu of Africa

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategy in the Contemporary World
Contemporary Irregular War
Contemporary Land, Sea, Aerospace, or Cyber Power
Contemporary Operational Theory

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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Credits

180 alternative credits

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 BMilHons degree at Stellenbosch University, or any other honours degree approved by Senate for this purpose
upon written request, you have been allowed by Senate (or the Executive Committee acting on Senate’s behalf) to register for the MMil programme;
an approved research curriculum and/or advanced study of at least one year (after having obtained the above-mentioned honours degree) at Stellenbosch University or any other institution approved by Senate; and
submission of a satisfactory thesis.

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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

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