Master of Addiction Care at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Addiction Care by full thesis is designed for professionals who want to advance their expertise in addiction care. Guided by a supervisor, students undertake independent research and produce a thesis that contributes to the field. It is offered at the Tygerberg campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Psychiatry | Duration: Two years | Intake: Applications 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026 (South African) and 31 August 2026 (international) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A full thesis (Thesis 872, 180 credits), assessed through internal and external examination. A mark of at least 50% is required to pass.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year bachelor's degree, an honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in addiction care or in a health or social science relevant to addiction care, for example nursing, social work, psychology, medicine, occupational therapy or theology. Selection is competitive.

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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