SUN Postgraduate Courses 2022/2023

University of Stellenbosch Postgraduate Courses Offered 2022/2023

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POSTGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED AT UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH

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	BAgricAdminHons MScAgric MAgricAdmin PhD DSc
Department of Agronomy
Agronomy	Postgraduate Diploma MScAgric PhD DSc
Department of Animal Sciences
Animal Sciences	MScAgric(Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding, Animal Physiology, Animal Products Science) PhD in Animal Production Systems (Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding, Animal Physiology, Animal Products Science) DSc in Animal Production Systems (Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding, Animal Physiology, Animal Products Science)
Aquaculture	Postgraduate Diploma
Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology
Conservation Ecology	MScConsEcol PhD
Entomology	MSc PhD DSc
Nematology	MSc PhD DSc
Sustainable Agriculture	MSc
Department of Food Science
Food Science	MSc MSc Food and Nutrition Security PhD (Food Science) DSc (Food Science)
Department of Forest and Wood Science
Forestry and Wood Sciences	Postgraduate Diploma
Forestry and Wood Sciences	MScFor in Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences or Wood and Wood Products Sciences PhD (For) DSc
Department of Genetics
Genetics	MScAgric PhD DSc
Department of Horticultural Science
Horticultural Science	BScHons in Applied Plant Physiology MScAgric PhD DSc
Department of Plant Pathology
Plant Pathology	BScHons MSc PhD DSc
Department of Soil Science
Soil Science	MScAgric PhD DSc
Department of Viticulture and Oenology
Oenology	MScAgric PhD DSc
Viticulture	MScAgric PhD DSc
Institute of Wine Biotechnology	BScHons MScAgric or MSc PhD DSc

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

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: Curriculum Inquiry Education Development and Democracy Educational Support Foundation Phase Education Language Education
Master of Education (MEd) (Brochures available on request)	Research or taught programme in one of these areas: Curriculum Studies Education Policy Studies Educational Support
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: Higher Education Education and Training for Lifelong Learning MPhil by Research
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.

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 – General Alternative Dispute Resolution Intellectual Property Law International Trade Law Labour Law 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

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

Anatomy
Biokinetics
Clinical Human Genetics (Will not be offered in 2019.)
Epidemiology (Will not be offered in 2019.)
Human Genetics
Hyperbaric Medicine
Medical Physiology
Medical Virology
Molecular Biology
Morphological Sciences
Nuclear Medicine
Pathology
Pharmacology
Reproductive Biology
Sport Science
- Performance Sport
- Kinderkinetics
Underwater Medicine

The following Bachelor of Nursing Honours programmes are presented on the Interactive Telematic Education (ITE) platform and offers the following fields of study:

Adult Critical Care Nursing
Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing
Advanced Psychiatric Nursing

The PhD 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):

Anaesthesiology
Clinical Pharmacology
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Medical Genetics
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Nuclear Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Occupational Medicine
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedics
Otorhinolaryngology
Paediatrics and Child Health
Paediatric Surgery
Pathology
- Anatomical Pathology
- Chemical Pathology
- Clinical Pathology
- Forensic Pathology
- Haematological Pathology
- Microbiological Pathology
- Virological Pathology
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Psychiatry
Public Health Medicine
Radiation Oncology
Radiological Diagnosis
Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Urology

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

Addiction Psychiatry
Cancer Science
Cardiology (subspecialty programme)
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Communicable Diseases
Community Mental Health
Emergency Medicine (will not be offered in 2019)
Endocrinology (subspecialty programme)
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology and Hepatology (subspecialty programme)
Gynaecological Oncology (subspecialty programme)
Haematology (subspecialty programme)
Health Professions Education
Health Systems and Services Research
Infant Mental Health
Infectious Diseases (subspecialty programme)
Maternal and Fetal Medicine (subspecialty programme)
Medicines Development
Minimal Access Gynaecological Surgery
Nephrology (subspecialty programme)
MPhil in Neuropsychiatry
- Clinical Neuropsychiatry
- Old Age Psychiatry
- Psychosomatic Medicine
Pulmonology (subspecialty programme)
Reproductive Medicine (subspecialty programme)
Rheumatology (subspecialty programme)

The MSc offers the following fields of study:

Anatomy
Baromedical Sciences
Biostatistics
Clinical Epidemiology
Cytopathology
Epidemiology
Food and Nutrition Security*
Human Genetics
Infection Prevention and Control
Medical Microbiology
Medical Physics
Medical Physiology
Medical Virology
Molecular Biology
Morphological Sciences
Nuclear Medicine
Pharmacology (Will not be offered in 2019).
Radiobiology
Reproductive Biology
Sport Science
Sport and Exercise Medicine

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

Master of Addiction Care
Master of Audiology
Master of Human Rehabilitation Studies (coursework OR thesis)
Master of Nursing* (coursework OR thesis)
Master of Occupational Therapy (coursework OR thesis)
Master of Pathology
- Anatomical Pathology
- Chemical Pathology
- Haematological Pathology
- Immunology
Master of Physiotherapy (coursework OR thesis)
Master of Public Health Nutrition* (coursework OR thesis)
Master of Speech-Language Therapy
Master of Therapeutic Nutrition* (coursework OR thesis)

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

PG Dip in Addiction Care
PG Dip in Disability and Rehabilitation Studies
PG Dip in Family Medicine
PG Dip in Health Care Management
PG Dip in Health Research Ethics
PG Dip in Infection Control (will not be offered until further notice)
PG Dip in Medicines Development
PG Dip in Nursing
- Clinical Programmes
  - critical care nursing*
  - advanced midwifery and neonatology*
  - operating theatre nursing*
  - primary care nursing*
  - advanced psychiatric nursing*
- Non-Clinical Programmes
  - nursing education*
  - nursing management*
PG Dip in Occupational Medicine

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 Defense 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: Physics Military Technology Computer Information Systems Mathematics Nautical Science
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

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: – Ecclesiology – Missiology – New Testament – Old and New Testament – Old Testament – Practical Theology Clinical Pastorate Ministry Practice Youth Ministry – 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: – Ecclesiology – Missiology – New Testament – Old Testament – Practical Theology Clinical Pastorate: HIV Ministry and Counselling Community Development Preaching Youth Ministry – 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.