BMil in Defence Intelligence Studies at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The primary focus is the conduct, challenges and complexity of the intelligence domain and environment, with reference to the intelligence, counter-intelligence and collection environments. Applicants for the Faculty of Military Science must first enlist in the Department of Defence through the Military Skills Development System.

Faculty: Military Science | Duration: Three years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC with at least 50% in each of four school subjects; English OR Afrikaans 50%. Applicants must first enlist in the Department of Defence through the Military Skills Development System (MSDS) (programme page).

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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