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List of Postgraduate Courses Offered at Stellenbosch University: 2024/2025

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LIST OF POSTGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED AT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY

Below is the full detail of all the Postgraduate diploma, masters and doctorate courses offered at the Universiteit Stellenbosch, SUN.​​
Faculty of AgriSciences

All the Faculty’s programmes are suitable for international students.

FIELDS OF STUDY PROGRAMME AND STRUCTURE
Department of Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Economics and Management
Department of Agronomy
Agronomy
Department of Animal Sciences
Animal Sciences
Aquaculture
Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology
Conservation Ecology
Entomology
Nematology
Sustainable Agriculture
Department of Food Science
Food Science
Department of Forest and Wood Science
Forestry and Wood Sciences
Forestry and Wood Sciences
Department of Genetics
Genetics
Department of Horticultural Science
Horticultural Science
Department of Plant Pathology
Plant Pathology
Department of Soil Science
Soil Science
Department of Viticulture and Oenology
Oenology
Viticulture
Institute of Wine Biotechnology
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
QUALIFICATION FIELD OF STUDY: DEPARTMENT
Postgraduate diplomas
  • Actuarial Science: Dept. of Statistics and Actuarial Science
  • Development Finance: University of Stellenbosch Business School
  • Dispute Settlement: University of Stellenbosch Business School
  • Financial Planning: Dept. of Business Management
  • HIV/Aids Management: Africa Centre for HIV/Aids Management
  • Leadership: University of Stellenbosch Business School
  • Marketing: Dept. of Business Management
  • Project Management: University of Stellenbosch Business School
  • Sustainable Development: School of Public Leadership
Honours degrees
  • Accounting: School of Accountancy
  • Actuarial Science: Dept. of Statistics and Actuarial Science
  • Business Management (Modules: financial analysis, financial management, marketing management, and strategy and innovation): Dept. of Business Management
  • Economics: Dept. of Economics
  • Economics and Mathematical Statistics: Dept. of Economics
  • Financial Analysis (Modules: as for Business Management): Dept. of Business Management
  • Financial Risk Management: Dept. of Statistics and Actuarial Science
  • Human Resource Management: Dept. of Industrial Psychology
  • Industrial Psychology: Dept. of Industrial Psychology
  • Information Systems Management: Dept. of Information Science in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • Logistics Management: Dept. of Logistics
  • Management Accounting: School of Accountancy
  • Mathematical Statistics: Dept. of Statistics and Actuarial Science
  • Operations Research: Dept. of Logistics
  • Public and Development Management: School of Public Leadership
  • Quantitative Management: Dept. of Logistics
  • Statistics: Dept. of Statistics and Actuarial Science
  • Transport Economics: Dept. of Logistics
Master’s degrees
  • All fields of study mentioned under Honours degrees PLUS:
  • Auditing: School of Accountancy
  • Business Administration (MBA): University of Stellenbosch Business School
  • Computer Auditing: School of Accountancy
  • Development Finance: University of Stellenbosch Business School
  • Environmental Management: School of Public Leadership
  • Futures Studies: University of Stellenbosch Business School
  • HIV/Aids Management: Africa Centre for HIV/Aids Management
  • Human Resource Management: Dept. of Industrial Psychology
  • Industrial Psychology: Dept. of Industrial Psychology
  • Management Coaching: University of Stellenbosch Business School
  • Public and Development Management: School of Public Leadership
  • Sustainable Development: School of Public Leadership
  • Taxation: School of Accountancy
PhD degrees
  • All fields of study mentioned under master’s degrees PLUS:
  • Complexity and Sustainability Studies: School of Public Leadership
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Faculty of Education

*Programmes suitable for international students.

QUALIFICATION FIELDS OF STUDY
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
  • A professional qualification for persons with a Bachelor’s degree with appropriate subjects, other than a BEd, who wish to become professional educators.
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (Teaching and Learning) Besides compulsory modules, you may choose one of:
  • – Academic Leadership and Management
  • – Citizenship, Social Inclusion and Difference
  • – ICTs for Teaching and Learning
  • – Postgraduate Supervision
  • – Service-learning in Community Engagement
  • – Work and Learning
Bachelor of Education Honours (BEdHons) Areas of specialisation offered via the blended learning mode:
Master of Education (MEd)   (Brochures available on request) Research   or taught programme in one of these areas:
Master of Education in Educational Psychology (MEd) (Psych)
  • A professional degree accredited by the Health Professions Council of South Africa for registration as Educational Psychologist after the required internship and Professional Board for Psychology examination.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)   (Brochures available on request) Taught programme in one of these areas:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Independent research producing a dissertation that can withstand international, intellectual scrutiny.
Doctor of Education (DEd)
  • Sustained research for a continuous period in a particular field of Education in the form of a collection of published work that had been subjected to critical peer evaluation.
Faculty of Engineering
*All programmes are available to international students. See the Departments for links to the postgraduate curricula.

QUALIFICATIONS

BRANCHES
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDip (Engineering))
  • Civil Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering (Data Science)
  • Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Master of Engineering (MEng by Coursework) A taught programme (minimum 180 credits) in engineering with a project (minimum 60 credits) in which the emphasis is on the advanced application of engineering sciences in design.
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering (Data Science)
  • Mechanical Engineering
Master of Engineering (MEng by Research) Research-focused programme (180 credits). The programme comprises a research project and writing of a thesis (100%). Preparatory study may be required depending on the candidate’s background and the research field.
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Extractive Metallurgical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Research and writing of a dissertation.
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Extractive Metallurgical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
Doctor of Engineering (DEng) Based on research and publications at an advanced level throughout career. Includes all engineering branches.
Faculty of Law
QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURE AND FIELDS OF STUDY
Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Law Coursework, two years part-time. Law of taxation includes:
  • income tax
  • VAT
  • estate duty
Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law Coursework; one year full time OR two years part-time. Intellectual property law includes:
  • copyright law
  • trademark law
  • intellectual property law in the digital environment
  • patent law and the law of registered design
  Bachelor of Laws (three-year programme as a second degree) Coursework, full-time. All fields of study in law.
Master of Laws Coursework, residential with specialisation in various fields of study in law, including – Research-based (thesis). All fields of study in law, including –
  • Mercantile Law
  • Private Law
  • Public Law
Doctor of Laws Research-based. All fields of study in law, including –
  • Mercantile Law
  • Private Law
  • Public Law
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

he BScHons offers the following fields of study (click on the programme to view the curricula):

The following Bachelor of Nursing Honours programmes are presented on the Interactive Telematic Education (ITE) platform and offers the following fields of study:
The offers the following fields of study:
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Anatomical Pathology
  • Anatomy
  • Audiology
  • Chemical Pathology
  • Clinical and Research Ethics
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Haematological Pathology
  • Health Professions Education
  • Health Sciences Rehabilitation
  • Human Genetics
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Medical Physics
  • Medical Physiology
  • Medical Virology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Morphological Sciences
  • Neurosurgery
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Nutritional Sciences
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Paediatrics
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiotherapy
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Radiological Diagnosis
  • Radiotherapy and Radio Isotopes
  • Speech-Language Therapy
  • Sport Psychology
  • Sport Science
  • Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Urology

The MMed offers the following fields of study (click on the programme to view the curricula):

The  offers the following fields of study (click on the programme to view the curricula):
The offers the following fields of study:
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Programmes displayed with an asterisk (*) are presented on the Interactive Telematic Education (ITE) platform.

Programmes displayed with an asterisk (*) are presented on the Interactive Telematic Education (ITE) platform.

Faculty of Military Science
Follow the links below for the curricula in the Faculty of Military Science Calendar (Part 13).
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES STRUCTURE
PGD in Defence Studies Coursework over two years.
HONOURS PROGRAMMES STRUCTURE
BMilHons in Industrial Psychology Coursework and research assignment. Modular over two years.
BMilHons in Military Geography Coursework and research assignment. Modular over two years.
BMilHons in Military History Coursework and research assignment. Modular over two years.
BMilHons in Military Management Coursework and research assignment. Modular over two years.
BMilHons in Military Strategy Coursework and research assignment. Modular over two years.
BMilHons in Organisation and Resource Management Coursework and research assignment. Modular over two years.
BMilHons in Public and Development Management Coursework and research assignment. Modular over two years.
BMilHons in Security and Africa Studies Coursework and research assignment. Modular over two years.
BMilHons in Technology Coursework and research assignment. Modular over two years.   Fields of study:
MASTER’S PROGRAMMES STRUCTURE
MMil in Military Geography Option A: Research only; one year full-time OR two years part-time. Option B: Coursework and thesis; two years.
MMil in Military History Option A: Research only; one year full-time OR two years part-time. Option B: Coursework and thesis; one year full-time OR two years part-time.
MMil in Military Science (Research) Research only;Two years part-time.
MMil in Military Strategy Option A: Research only; one year full-time OR two years part-time. Option B: Coursework and thesis; one year full-time OR two years part-time.
MMil in Organisation and Resource Management Research only; two years.
MMil in Security and Africa Studies Option A: Research only; one year full-time OR two years part-time. Option B: Coursework and thesis; one year full-time OR two years part-time.
MMil in Technology Research only; one year full-time OR two years part-time.
MPhil in Security Management Coursework over two years.
DOCTORAL PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PhD in Military Science Research only.
Faculty of Science
Postgraduate programmes in the fields of study below can follow on undergraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Science, taken either in the Faculty of Science or in other faculties at Stellenbosch University. Follow the links to further information at the relevant departments.
QUALIFICATION FIELDS OF STUDY OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE FIELDS OF STUDY OFFERED BY OTHER FACULTIES
BScHons (Biological Sciences)
  • . Biochemistry
  • . Biodiversity and Ecology
  • . Microbiology
  • . Physiological Sciences
 Faculty of AgriSciences:
  • . Applied Plant Physiology
  • . Genetics
  • . Plant Biotechnology
  • . Plant Pathology
  • . Wine Biotechnology
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences:
  • . Biokinetics
  • . Sport Science
BScHons (Physical Sciences)
  • . Chemistry
  • . Earth Sciences
  • . Physics
  • . Polymer Science
 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
  • . GeoInformatics
BScHons (Mathematical Sciences)
  • . Applied Mathematics
  • . Computer Science
  • . Mathematics
  • . Physical and Mathematical Analysis
 Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences:
  • . Mathematical Statistics
  • . Operations Research
MSc (Biological Sciences)
  • . Biochemistry
  • . Botany
  • . Exercise Science
  • . Microbiology
  • . Physiological Sciences
  • . Zoology
 Faculty of AgriSciences:
  • . Entomology
  • . Genetics
  • . Plant Biotechnology
  • . Wine Biotechnology
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences:
  • . Sport Science
MSc (Physical Sciences)
  • . Chemistry
  • . Geology
  • . Physics
  • . Polymer Science
 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
  • . Geography and Environmental Studies
  • . GeoInformatics
MSc (Mathematical Sciences)
  • . Applied Mathematics
  • . Computer Science
  • . Mathematics
  • . Physical and Mathematical Analysis
 Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences:
  • . Mathematical Statistics
  • . Operations Research
PhD
  • . Applied Mathematics
  • . Biochemistry
  • . Botany
  • . Chemistry
  • . Computer Science
  • . Geology
  • . Mathematics
  • . Microbiology
  • . Physical and Mathematical Analysis
  • . Physics
  • . Physiological Sciences
  • . Polymer Science
  • . Zoology
 Faculty of AgriSciences:
  • . Entomology
  • . Genetics
  • . Plant Biotechnology
  • . Wine Biotechnology
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
  • . Geography and Environmental Studies
  • . GeoInformatics
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences:
  • . Mathematical Statistics
  • . Operations Research
DSc
  • . Applied Mathematics
  • . Biochemistry
  • . Botany
  • . Chemistry
  • . Computer Science
  • . Geology
  • . Mathematics
  • . Microbiology
  • . Physics
  • . Physiological Sciences
  • . Polymer Science
  • . Zoology
 Faculty of AgriSciences:
  • . Entomology
  • . Genetics
  • . Wine Biotechnology
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Faculty of Theology

The undergraduate programmes in Christian theology, church ministry and leadership give access to the postgraduate qualifications shown below.

QUALIFICATION FIELDS OF STUDY DISCIPLINE GROUP AND PRESENTATION
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Diploma in Theology First semester: Basic orientation in –
  • – Ecclesiology
  • – Missiology
  • – New Testament
  • – Old Testament
  • – Practical Theology
  • – Systematic Theology
Second semester:
  • Specialisation in any one of the above and a research assignment.
  • All discipline groups.
  • Class attendance optional.
  • Research assignment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Theology in Christian Ministry Four focal areas:
  • – Congregational ministry and administration
  • – Pastoral ministry
  • – Worship and communication
  • – Youth Ministry.
 Discipline Group:
  • Practical Theology and Missiology.
  • Taught programme and experiential learning.
  • Students attend four blocks of lectures at the Faculty during the year.
  • Research assignments.
Postgraduate Diploma in Theology for students in Religion and Culture [PGDip (Theology)]
MASTER’S PROGRAMMES
Master of Divinity (MDiv) Various themes resorting under the main themes:
  • – Church in society (pathos)
  • – Church – history, systematic ecclesiology, Bible and worship (logos)
  • – Discipleship, spirituality and ministry skills (ethos)
 Discipline Group:
  • Practical Theology and Missiology.
  • Class attendance compulsory.
  • Coursework and research assignment.
MTh Structured programmes (889 options)
  Master of Theology (MTh) All discipline groups: – Practical Theology – Systematic Theology Coursework (120 credits) and research assignment (60 credits).
MTh (Clinical Pastorate) – 
  • – Systematic theology (the problem of theodicy)
  • – Pastoral theology
  • – Marriage and family enrichment
  • – Medical ethics
  • – Pastorate in psychiatric settings
  • – Hospital pastorate
  • – Psychology
  • – Substance dependency
  • – Terminal care
  • – Pastoral counselling
 Discipline Group:
  • Practical Theology and Missiology.
  • Coursework (120 credits): Students attend classes and undergo supervised practical training in institutional care.
  • Research assignment (60 credits).
MTh (Ministry Practice)Themes – 
  • – Congregation and culture
  • – Development of faith communities and public spirituality
  • – Leadership
  • – Missio Dei spirituality
  • – Missional leadership and integration
  • – Trinity and identity
 Discipline Group:
  • Practical Theology and Missiology.
  • Coursework (120 credits): Students attend block lectures of two weeks each at the Faculty six times over a two-year period.
  • Research assignment (60 credits).
MTh (Youth Ministry) – 
  • – Problems of modern youth
  • – Ministry to children
  • – Formation of faith
 Discipline Group:
  • Practical Theology and Missiology.
  • Coursework (120 credits): Students attend block lectures of two weeks each at the Faculty six times over a two-year period.
  • Research assignment (60 credits).
MTh Thesis programmes (879 options)
Master of Theology (MTh) Thesis Programmes All discipline groups: – Practical Theology – Systematic Theology Coursework (60 credits) and thesis (120 credits).
MTh (Clinical Pastorate – and HIV Ministry and Counselling) –
  • – Clinical Work / Supervision
  • – Crisis and Trauma Counselling
  • – Dogmatic Issues
  • – General Pastoral Care
  • – Group Work
  • – Marriage and Family Pastoral Care
  • – Pastoral Counselling
  • – Personality and Development Psychology
  • – Theological Ethics in a Medical Context
 Discipline Group:
  • Practical Theology and Missiology.
  • Coursework (90 credits) and thesis (90 credits).
  • Full-time study for a period of at least one year OR part-time study over a period of at least two years. Clinical work under supervision for two days per week; lectures for two days per week.
  • Thesis on clinical pastorate.
MTh (Community Development) – 
  • – Multi-cultural and -generational Communication
  • – Practical Theological System Analysis
  • – Social Diaconate in the Urban and Work Environment
  • – The Church and the Management of Development – Leadership
  • – Theological Perspective on Development: Political, Economic, Social
  • – Value Issues and Development
 Discipline Group:
  • Practical Theology and Missiology.
  • Coursework (90 credits) and thesis (90 credits).
  • The programme has six modules which are taken part-time over a period of two years.
MTh (Preaching) – 
  • – Communication of the Gospel: Preaching and Plurality
  • – Homiletics and Liturgy
  • – Practical Theological System Analysis
  • – Preaching and Congregation: Sermon Evaluation
  • – Preaching and Moral Formation
  • – Trinity and Identity
 Discipline Group:
  • Practical Theology and Missiology.
  • Coursework (90 credits) and thesis (90 credits).
  • The programme has six modules which are taken part-time over a period of two years.
MTh (Youth Ministry) – 
  • – Research Methodology (Youth Work)
  • – Strategic Theological Planning and Analysis of Congregations
  • – Youth Ministry as Specialised Congregational Ministry
 Discipline Group:
  • Practical Theology and Missiology.
  • Coursework (60 credits) and thesis (120 credits).
    Master of Philosophy in Religion and Culture (MPhil)
  • Interdisciplinary understanding of the relationship between religion, culture and anthropology.
 Discipline Group:
  • Practical Theology and Missiology and Humboldt University, Germany.
  • Coursework (80 credits) and thesis (100 credits).
  • Duration: One to two years.
DOCTORATE PROGRAMME
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • All discipline groups.
  • Research and dissertation.

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