Overview

Community Mental Health from Stellenbosch University, modules are presented within the framework of a student-centred approach with the purpose of stimulating critical thinking.

Key facts

The programme uses didactical methods, interactive learning, group sessions and supervised clinical work. Independent learning is encouraged. The research assignment is completed under the guidance of a supervisor.

If you fail a module, you may repeat the assessment which has contributed to the final mark for the module. Whether the topic and nature of the assessment remain unchanged or you are required to take an amended assessment, is left to the discretion of the module chair.If you fail a module, you may repeat it. If you, however, fail the module for the second time, you may be denied the right to attempt the module again on recommendation of the Faculty Board.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics
Community Mental Health
Social Psychiatry
Cultural Psychiatry
Public Psychiatry
Community Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2028-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Medicine Developmental Psychology View 3 other Masters in Developmental Psychology 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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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

One of the following qualifications:

Master of Social Work/Clinical Psychology/Nursing/Occupational Therapy;
MBChB degree; or
MMed (Psych)/exit examination of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.

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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

63368 ZAR / year

≈ 63368 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

25108 ZAR / year

≈ 25108 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International (Outside of Africa) and Africa (beyond the SADC* countries and excluding Rwanda): Tuition + International Tuition fee (ITF) R38,260

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 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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