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Stellenbosch University

Master of Arts in Psychology

The Master of Arts in Psychology in Psychology is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Master of Arts in Psychology offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

The MA programme in Psychology is based on research leading to a thesis, contributing 100% to the final mark. Research in this programme 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
• Other research interests of the academic staff

Programme Structure

This programme 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.

Programme Content

Compulsory Module

Thesis (Psychology) 871(180)

 

Assessment and Examination

A thesis that is assessed according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University for Master's theses.