Postgraduate Diploma in International Studies at Rhodes University

Programme overview

A 120-credit NQF Level 8 postgraduate diploma in International Studies in the Faculty of Humanities, examined on five papers.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: Politics and International Studies | Duration: 1 year (minimum) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Five papers from a typical list: International Relations, African Political Economy, Peace and Conflict in Africa, Diplomacy, Political Economy, African Politics, Africa in World Politics and International Law. A pass in at least four of five papers and an overall 50% aggregate are required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the degree or status of Bachelor in any Faculty of the University.

ZAR 49,517 a year (2026). Annual full-time tuition for the Postgraduate Diploma in International Studies per the 2026 fees booklet. Excludes residence and the international student levy. Source

Applications from all new students close on 30 September; this is also the deadline for international applicants, and no international applications are considered after 30 September. Late applications from South African applicants will be considered. The non-refundable application fee is R100.

Apply through the official page: https://ross.ru.ac.za/

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