Master of Arts in Political Studies at North-West University

Programme overview

Master of Arts in Political Studies is an NQF level 9 master's degree in the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, offered full-time and part-time on the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses. Qualification code: 1DA N01 L801M/P/V. The student should be able to undertake advanced research on phenomena of public governance and report on it in a scientific manner.

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree in Political Studies or an equivalent qualification in a related discipline obtained with an average mark of 65%. Only a limited number of candidates will be accepted into the programme every year. The number of candidates who will be accepted is subject to the school's policy and capacity. All applications are assessed on strict academic merits and requirements. All admitted candidates must attend a compulsory introductory and orientation workshop on a date determined by the Research and School Director. Masters students are required to submit a research proposal which meets the required standard for title registration, within 6 months of registration. Failure to do so may result in the termination of a student's studies. Should a student be accepted in this programme, a student may not change his/her programme during the Academic year.

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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