Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Security and Africa Studies at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Security and Africa Studies develops advanced analytical, strategic and contextual competencies in commissioned and selected non-commissioned officers. It covers international relations, security dynamics and Africa-focused political and military contexts.

Faculty: Military Science | Department: Security and Africa Studies | 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: Research Methodology (30 credits), International Relations Theory, South African Political-Military Profile in Africa, and a Research Assignment on the national security of African states (30 credits), plus one approved 20-credit elective from Military History or Strategic Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Subject to consultation with the Department for Security and Africa Studies: any BMil degree with Political Science (Mil), Military History or Strategic Studies as major and a final mark of at least 60% in the major 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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