Master of Arts in Development and Management with Security Studies and Management at North-West University

Programme overview

Master of Arts in Development and Management with Security Studies and Management is an NQF level 9 master's degree in the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, offered part-time on the Potchefstroom campus. Qualification code: 1EW P04 L801P. The knowledge acquired from this Programme, will equip students with analytical skills in the field of Security Studies, applicable to an advanced level of management.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Duration: 1-3 years full-time; 2-4 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Transdisciplinary Research Methodology, Change and Conflict Management, Strategic Security Studies, Strategic Management, Security Studies Applications: Security Analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree or an equivalent qualification obtained with an average mark of 65%. In the case where the programme is not yet filled to capacity, and an applicant does not meet the requirement of 65%, but has obtained the degree with an average of 60-64%, an application for consideration to be admitted to this programme could be submitted to the relevant School/Research Director. The application should include a complete academic record and a 1 page motivation that explains why the application should be considered. School/Entity directors of programmes that are filled to capacity will not consider any applications below 65%. A limited number of candidates will be admitted to the program annually. The number of students admitted will depend upon the availability of the School's personnel capacity. All applications will be strictly judged according to academic merit.

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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