BA in Development and the Environment at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Focused on the relationship between society, development and the environment, bringing together social, economic and environmental perspectives on sustainability challenges. Students engage with development policy, environmental management and social analysis.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: Three years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Career possibilities in community development, population development, town and regional planning, tourism, resource planning and management, and environmental planning and management in the public and private sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC/IEB aggregate of at least 63% (excluding Life Orientation); Home Language 50%; First Additional Language 40%. If taking Economics as a university subject, Mathematics 60%.

Undergraduate applications and residence applications close on 31 July. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 April. The Diploma in Public Accountability closes on 15 December. Applications for financial assistance at SU close on 30 September.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad

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