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Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Military Geography at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Military Geography develops advanced analytical and strategic competencies in commissioned and selected non-commissioned officers. It provides specialised knowledge in geographic analysis to support military planning, decision-making and operations.

Faculty: Military Science  |  Department: Military Geography  |  Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time  |  Intake: Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 31 March 2027 (South African and international).  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Philosophy and Research Methodology in Geography, The Geopolitics of Conflict, Sustainable Security: 'Green' Militaries, Terrain Analysis and Military Operations, Urban Space: Geography and Warfare, Applied Military Geoinformatics, and a 30-credit Research Assignment on a South African military geography theme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Subject to consultation with the Department of Military Geography: a BMil degree (or equivalent) with Military Geography as major and a final mark of at least 60% in Military Geography in the final year. Supporting documents: copy of ID (South African citizens and permanent residents) or passport (international applicants), and matric certificate.

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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