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Master of Philosophy in Environmental Management at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

A Master of Philosophy in Environmental Management on the Bellville Park campus involving independent research under a supervisor. Students may apply after completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management.

Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences  |  Department: School of Public Leadership  |  Duration: Two years  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

180 credits via either a coursework-and-thesis option (Collaborative Environmental Governance, two electives from Community-based Natural Resources Management, Economic Principles and Tools for Conservation Management and Management of Protected Areas, and a 90-credit thesis) or a full 180-credit thesis with a compulsory research workshop and colloquium.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management from Stellenbosch University with an average of at least 50%, or another equivalent qualification approved by Senate. Applicants with an average of 65% or more in the Postgraduate Diploma receive preference. A statement of research interest is required.

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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