Bachelor of Arts Honours in Political Science at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Full-time, residential honours programme on selected focus areas in political science, including political behaviour, contemporary South African politics, conflict in Africa and public policy analysis, with training in research methods and quantitative skills (SPSS). Aimed at decision-makers and analysts who need a comparative understanding of political processes and behaviour.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Political Science | Duration: One year | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Quantitative Research Skills (SPSS) (15), Research Methodology (Political Science) (15), Selected Themes (Political Science) (60) and a Research Assignment (30).

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Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree with Political Science or International Relations as major and an average final mark of at least 67% at third-year level. A mark of 67% does not guarantee admission; the department selects on academic merit. External applicants submit a sample of their best written academic work.

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.

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