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MSc (Conservation Ecology)

Master’s degree
ID:
0546_102_A101

The Master of Science in Conservation Ecology (minimum time span six months, 180 credits at NQF level 9) entails independent research on an approved topic in Conservation Ecology that you conduct under a supervisor. As part of the process, you must present a seminar to the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology on your proposed thesis. On completion of the research, you must write up your results and submit them in the format of a thesis. The thesis must meet the requirements for a master’s thesis as prescribed by the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology and Stellenbosch University.

Kontakbesonderhede
Prof F Roets
Programme Coordinator
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Programoorsig

Duur
Two years
Kampus
Stellenbosch
Type
Full thesis

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When applying for a postgraduate programme, some may require you to upload additional supporting documents beyond completing the standard application form online. Where such documents are required, more information will appear under the section below titled “Supporting Application Documents.”

Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Research Master’s and PhD applicants are strongly advised to consult the relevant department before applying to discuss their proposed research topic and confirm the availability of a suitable supervisor.

Minimum toelatingsvereistes

An applicable BScHons degree, BScAgric degree or BScConsEcol degree.
An average final mark of 60% for the major subject.

Supporting application documents

Confirmation of prospective supervisor
Applicants must make contact with a prospective academic supervisor who is active in their field of research interest. Please provide details of a prospective supervisor and evidence, in a form of an email, of contact with this supervisor. Upload the email evidence (in a .msg format or as a pdf) as part of your formal application to the University.

Document name on application portal:
Confirmation of prospective supervisor

Programstruktuur

Compulsory Module
55638: Conservation
Ecology 818(180): Master’s thesis

Assessment and Examination
After completion of the research you must submit a thesis to the satisfaction of the examiners and present a seminar. You will be expected to defend your thesis during this seminar.

Last updated 01 April 2026
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Aansoekdatums

Suid-Afrikaanse studente
Aansoeke open:
1 Apr 2026
Aansoeke sluit:
31 Oct 2026

Internasionale studente
Aansoeke open:
1 Apr 2026
Aansoeke sluit:
30 Sept 2026