Master of Philosophy in Transdisciplinary Health and Development Studies at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The MPhil in Transdisciplinary Health and Development Studies is a coursework programme co-hosted by Sociology and Social Anthropology with the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (Division of Community Health) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. It offers a social-science approach to health and development challenges, with a theoretical and methodological foundation for professional work or further study.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Sociology and Social Anthropology | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The coursework option (899) requires four modules plus a research assignment: Critical Theory for Transdisciplinary Research in Health and Development, History, Politics and Ethics of Health and Development in Africa, Social Science Methods for Health and Development, Directed Reading for Research Development, and a 60-credit Research Assignment. Students may spread modules over more than one year in consultation with the programme leader.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Coursework option (899): a postgraduate diploma or Honours degree at NQF level 8 in an alternate field, with an average final mark of at least 65% in the relevant subjects and demonstrated academic ability (or equivalent professional experience), plus evidence of adequate English language and writing proficiency. 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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