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Stellenbosch University

Master of Military in Military Strategy

The Master of Military in Military Strategy in Homeland Security and Related Protective Services is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Military in Military Strategy 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 a research proposal; and
  •  an oral examination and submission of an article for publication in an accredited journal; or
  • the presentation of a paper at a subject conference or a graduate seminar.
• Option B:
  • The completion of a structured self-study programme rounded off by a thesis.

Option A

Duration of Programme
If you are in possession of a BMilHons degree, you may obtain the MMil degree after one year of full-time or two years of part-time study. If, however, you have another applicable honours degree, you may complete the programme after two years of full-time study.

Programme Structure
You select a research theme in consultation with your supervisor, who also consults with the subject group. The research proposal should have a definite focus on strategic or security-related matters and, if possible, on Africa.

Programme Contents

• You must write a thesis (180 credits) in which you show an ability to undertake independent, scientifically responsible research.
• You must draft the thesis in accordance with the guidelines of the University.
• Furthermore, you must also sit for an oral examination.
• Your thesis must be preceded by a literature study leading to a research proposal, which is presented at a Faculty of Military Science Graduate Research Colloquium.
• You must publish, or submit for publication, an article on the study theme in a DOE-accredited journal or present a paper at a subject conference or graduate seminar.

Option B

Duration of Programme
If you are in possession of a BMilHons degree, you may obtain the MMil degree after one year of full-time or two years of part-time study. If, however, you have another applicable honours degree, you may complete the programme after two years of full-time study.

Programme Structure
If you are in possession of an honours degree, you must complete a capita Selecta of three study themes and submit a thesis on the security milieu of Africa.Please Note:
Depending on your academic background, the programme coordinator may allow you to follow postgraduate modules in related fields of study instead of the capita Selecta stated below. If you follow these modules in another faculty or institution, you must meet the stipulated requirements.

Programme Contents
Compulsory for all candidates:

• Thesis: A theme that focuses on the African security milieu (90)

Capita Selecta of study themes (for 90 credits):

• Contemporary Developments in Strategic Thought (30)
• A Study of Military Strategy in Africa (30)
• Military Strategy after the Cold War (30)
• Warfare in the Post-Cold War Era (30)