APPLICATIONS
Electronically: See how to apply for admission online.
Closing date: end of October for the Faculty of Science for January of the following Semester and for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences end of October for International applicants, current and SA citizens
Geography can be taken as a subject within several different degree programmes, within the following faculties:
- Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
- Faculty of Science
Specific admission requirements:
An MA degree in Geography and Environmental Studies or a related discipline or a Master’s degree approved by Senate.
Nature of the programme:
The programme focuses on the study and resolution of human-environmental and urban or tourism-related problems and phenomena from a spatial perspective.
Compulsory module:
49905 : Geography and Environmental Study A 978(360)
Assessment and examination
The dissertation of approximately 90 000 words, which shows the ability to create new knowledge or to reinterpret existing knowledge about a geographical problem is examined according to the University’s prescriptions in Part 1 of the Calendar.
BURSARIES AND LOANS:
https://www.sun.ac.za/english/research-innovation/Research-Development/postgraduate-funding-support
Application link
http://www.sun.ac.za/pgstudies
Enquiries:
Tel.: 021 808 3095
E-mail: mspocter@sun.ac.za
Programme Description
This is a research doctoral programme consisting of a 85 000 to 95 000 word dissertation which demonstrates the ability to conduct independent scientific research on an urban and regional planning problem. The dissertation is assessed according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University.
This programme is suggested for graduate and professional planners who hold a SACPLAN-accredited qualification and want to undertake advanced research on a specific research focus area linked to their current research or professional interests.
This is not a SACPLAN-accredited programme.
Specific Admission Requirements
A master’s degree in one of the following fields:
- Urban and Regional Planning or Development Planning; or
- A MTech in Urban and Regional Planning or another related discipline; or
- A master’s degree approved by the Stellenbosch University Senate.
Closing Date for Applications
South African students:
- Apply by 31 October of the preceding year.
International students:
- Apply by 31 August of the preceding year.
Enquiries
Programme Co-ordinator: Dr DJ du Plessis
Tel: 021 808 3126 E-mail: ddp@sun.ac.za
Website: http://www.sun.ac.za/cruise
To apply for the programme, please visit the Faculty admission site here.
Programme Description
This is a research doctoral programme consisting of a 72 000 to 85 000 word dissertation which demonstrates the ability to conduct independent scientific research on an urban and regional science problem. The dissertation is assessed according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University.
This programme is suggested for graduate urban professionals who are not necessarily registered professional planners and want to undertake advanced research on a specific research focus area linked to their current research or professional interests.
This is not a SACPLAN-accredited programme.
Specific Admission Requirements
A master’s degree in one of the following fields:
- A master’s degree in one of the following fields: Urban and Regional Planning, Development Planning, Public Administration, Economics, Geography, Sociology, or Demography; or
- A master’s degree approved by Stellenbosch University Senate.
Closing Date for Applications
South African students:
- Apply by 31 October of the preceding year.
International students:
- Apply by 31 August of the preceding year.
Enquiries
Programme Co-ordinator: Dr DJ du Plessis
Tel: 021 808 3126 E-mail: ddp@sun.ac.za
Website: http://www.sun.ac.za/cruise
To apply for the programme, please visit the Faculty admission site here.
Bursaries and loans:
- https://www.sun.ac.za/english/research-innovation/Research-Development/postgraduate-funding-support
- 021 808 4208
- The Registrar (Head: Postgraduate Bursaries and Loans)Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602
Tuition fees:
- Visit http://www0.sun.ac.za/pgstudies/fees.html
- Division for Student Fees: 021 808 9111
- info@sun.ac.za
Accomodation:
The same prescribed application form is used for applications for admission to a programme and to accommodation in a university residence. http://www0.sun.ac.za/pgstudies/living-in-stellenbosch-1.html
Apply online at www.maties.com or contact 021 808 9111 for an application form.
Private accommodation:
- Student housing office: 021 808 2848
- The closing date for applications is 30June of the year before accommodation is needed
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Admission requirements
An MSc degree in Geography and Environmental Studies or a related discipline or a master’s degree approved by Senate.
Programme structure and content
The programme is research–based and contains no coursework. The student completes a dissertation of about 90 000 words on a selected geographical research problem. The dissertation must place the research in a disciplinary context and contributes to the creation of new knowledge. The dissertation should demonstrate the student’s ability to independently design and effectively manage complex systems and to communicate to and defend results among peers. The programme focuses on the study and resolution of environmental problems and phenomena from a spatial perspective. The dissertation research can be done full–time or part–time. The research topic is developed in collaboration with the Department and approved by the Faculty.
Assessment and examination
The dissertation is externally and internally examined according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University as outlined in the General Calendar (Part 1). The student is also required to orally present the research aims and findings.
Application link
http://www.sun.ac.za/pgstudies
Enquiries
Programme co–ordinator: Prof A van Niekerk
021 808 3101 | avn@sun.ac.za
To apply for the programme, please visit the Faculty admission site here.
Admission requirements
An MSc degree in Geoinformatics or a related discipline or a master’s degree approved by Senate.
Programme structure and content
The programme is research-based and contains no coursework. The student completes a dissertation of about 90 000 words on a selected geoinformatics research problem. The dissertation must place the research in a disciplinary context and contributes to the creation of new knowledge. The dissertation should demonstrate the student’s ability to independently design and effectively manage complex systems and to communicate to and defend results among peers. The programme focuses on the development, implementation, management and application of spatial technologies for managing resources, and for spatial analysis and modelling of environmental geographical phenomena and problems. The dissertation research can be done full-time or part-time. The research topic is developed in collaboration with the Department and approved by the Faculty.
Assessment and examination
The dissertation is externally and internally examined according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University as outlined in the General Calendar (Part 1). The student is also required to orally present the research aims and findings.
Application link
http://www.sun.ac.za/pgstudies
Enquiries
Programme co-ordinator: Prof A van Niekerk
021 808 3101 | avn@sun.ac.za
To apply for the programme, please visit the Faculty admission site here.
Bursaries and loans:
- Visit http://www0.sun.ac.za/pgstudies/fees.html
- Division for Student Fees: 021 808 9111
- info@sun.ac.za
Accomodation:
The same prescribed application form is used for applications for admission to a programme and to accommodation in a university residence. http://www0.sun.ac.za/pgstudies/living-in-stellenbosch-1.html
Apply online at www.maties.com or contact 021 808 9111 for an application form.
Private accommodation: