Postgraduate Diploma in Public Mental Health at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A one-year Africa-centred coursework diploma developing understanding of public mental health and skills to undertake research, improve mental health services and access, and advocate for public mental health in Africa. It is accessible to full-time working practitioners from health and development fields and prepares graduates for Master's-level study.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Psychology | Duration: One year | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Four 30-credit modules: Mental Health Epidemiology, Research Methodology for Public Mental Health, Introduction to Public Mental Health, and Interventions for Mental Health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma in health or development (e.g. occupational therapy, medicine, nursing, social work, psychology or cognate field) at NQF level 7, with adequate English language and writing proficiency. A departmental form is required. 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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