SA Military Academy List of Courses and Requirements for 2026/2027

The accredited list of postgraduate, undergraduate, diploma and certificate courses offered at the South African (SA) Military Academy and their requirements for 2026/2027 has been released and published here.

All interested aspirants or candidates who want to apply for admission to the South African (SA) Military Academy can now proceed and check below for the list of officially recognised courses offered at the institution and their admission requirements for 2026/2027.

The general public and all those interested in studying at the SA Military Academy are hereby informed that the updated list of courses offered at the institution has been published below based on officially verified institutional information.

If you are looking for the SA Military Academy course list, then you are in the right place. This article contains the officially recognised qualifications offered through the Faculty of Military Science in partnership with Stellenbosch University.

LIST OF COURSES OFFERED AT SA MILITARY ACADEMY AND REQUIREMENTS

Below are the officially recognised qualifications offered at the South African (SA) Military Academy for 2026:

Higher Certificate in Military Studies (HCMS) in:

Human and Organisational Development
Organisation and Resource Management
Military Technology
Technology and Defence Management
Security and Africa Studies

Bachelor of Military Science (BMil) in:

Human and Organisation Development
Organisation and Resource Management
Technology
Technology and Defence Management
Security and Africa Studies

Bachelor of Military Science with Honours (BMilHons) in:

Industrial Psychology
Military Geography
Military History
Military Strategy
Organisation and Resource Management
Public and Development Management
Security and Africa Studies
Technology

Master of Military Science (MMil) in:

Military Geography
Military History
Military Strategy
Organisation and Resource Management
Security and Africa Studies
Technology

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Security Management

Human and Organisational Development
Organisation and Resource Management
Security and Africa Studies

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Military-related research disciplines subject to Faculty approval and Stellenbosch University regulations.

ADDITIONAL SA MILITARY ACADEMY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be computer literate before commencing their studies.
Applicants may be required to be recommended by the Military Academy Selection Board where applicable.
Accommodation may be provided for qualifying single students subject to institutional and military policies.
All qualifications offered by the Faculty of Military Science are conferred by Stellenbosch University.
Applicants must comply with the minimum academic entrance requirements prescribed by Stellenbosch University for the relevant qualification.

Click here to view official Faculty of Military Science admission requirements and programme details

Important Note for 2026: Programme availability, military selection requirements, and admission criteria may change depending on the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) intake requirements and Stellenbosch University regulations.

SA Military Academy List of Courses and Requirements for 2026/2027