Master of Philosophy in Public Mental Health at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The MPhil in Public Mental Health is a part-time research degree that develops advanced research skills so participants can undertake their own research projects and interpret findings for mental health policy and practice. It is designed for full-time working practitioners from social work, psychology, psychiatry, medicine, occupational therapy, nursing, health economics, public health, health service management, policy making and NGOs.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Psychology | Duration: Two years (part-time) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Students prepare a thesis of at least 20,000 words (monograph or publication-ready format) in a field of public mental health, related to their ongoing work, and complete additional coursework supporting development of a research proposal.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree or postgraduate diploma in Public Mental Health or a related discipline at NQF level 8. Applicants must also have at least three years of experience in a mental health, health or development-related field; be employed in a managerial or leadership role or have the capacity for one; and show adequate English language and writing proficiency. Supporting documents: employer letter confirming employment and worksite access, CV with three referees, departmental form, sample of academic work, one-page motivational letter, portfolio. Admission to postgraduate programmes is competitive; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

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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