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Stellenbosch University

Master of Military in Military Geography

The Master of Military in Military Geography in Earth Sciences is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Military in Military Geography offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Military Science

The programme allows for one of two modes of study, both under the guidance of a supervisor.

• Option A: the completion of a thesis with prescribed reading in preparation of the research proposal.
• Option B: the completion of a structured self-study programme rounded off with a thesis.

Option A

Duration of programme

The programme is presented over one year full time or two years with regular contact sessions between supervisor and student.

Programme Contents

You select an approved research topic with prescribed reading in preparation of a research proposal in consultation with your supervisor. The prescribed reading must lead to a thesis (180) in which you must exhibit the ability to do independent research on a military-related geographical problem.

Option B

Duration of Programme

The programme is presented on a modular basis (by means of lectures) over two years. You must attend all scheduled block modules. Offering of this option is subject to the availability of staff.

Programme Contents
Advanced study in the form of a structured taught programme in military environmental management, which consists of the following modules, amounting to 180 credits:

• Military Integrated Environmental Management (30);
• Environmental Considerations in Military Operations (30);
• Sustainable Military Training Area Management (30); and
• A thesis (90), in which you must exhibit the ability to do independent research on a military-related geographical problem.