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Stellenbosch University

Master of Military in Security and Africa Studies

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

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Military in Security and Africa Studies 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 culminating in a thesis.

Option A

Duration of Programme
You must complete the programme after one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

Programme Structure
Depending on your academic background, you select a research theme in consultation with your supervisor, who also consults with the subject group.This research theme leads to a research proposal, which must have a definite focus on Security and Africa Studies, and which in turn leads to the writing of a thesis.

Programme Content

• 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
You must complete the programme after one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

Programme Structure
The programme consists of three compulsory modules, as determined by the supervisor, as well as a thesis based on an approved research proposal.

• You select your research theme in consultation with your supervisor.
• The research theme for your thesis should be based on the prescribed modules.
• The research proposal must have a definite focus on Security and Africa Studies.

Programme Content

• Module 1: Strategy in the Contemporary World (Military Strategy) (30)
• Module 2: Conflict in Africa in the Twentieth Century (Military History) (30)
• Module 3: International Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping (Political Science (Mil)) (30)
• You must write a thesis (90 credits) in which you show an ability to undertake independent, scientifically responsible research. The thesis must be drafted in accordance with the guidelines of the University.