Overview

The Psychology programme at the Stellenbosch University focuses on the acquisition and broadening of knowledge in a specific area of Psychology. It also aims to development your research skills, particularly with respect to the planning and execution of research and the reporting of research results. On completion of the thesis, in consultation with the supervisor, you must prepare a paper for publication which is based on your research.

Quick Facts:

Research in these programmes is usually part of departmental research projects. These include projects on:

Culture and mental health

Women's mental health

Family well-being

Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder

Sexuality and HIV/Aids

Childhood fears

Applied community psychology

Aggression

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychotherapy

Research Methodology

Social Psychology

Career Psychology

Community Psychology

Family Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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79

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Psychology View 32 other Masters in 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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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. This implies that your original qualification documents (academic transcript and accompanying degree certificate) which you recieved upon graduation must be stamped and signed by the awarding institution

Proof of English Language proficiency

An Honours degree in Psychology or an equivalent qualification acceptable to Senate for admission to the programme

Applications must be accompanied by a brief, preliminary research proposal

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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

28810 ZAR / year

≈ 28810 ZAR / year

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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