Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Military History

Honours degree

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0409_104_K102

The Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Military History is designed to develop advanced analytical, research, and critical thinking skills in commissioned and selected non-commissioned officers. The programme provides in-depth engagement with military history, with a particular emphasis on Africa, enabling students to critically interpret historical events and apply these insights to contemporary military contexts.

Kontakbesonderhede

Ms Maria Basson

Senior administrative officer

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+27 (0)22 702 3085

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Programoorsig

Duur

One year

Kampus

Saldanha

Type

Coursework

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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. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum toelatingsvereistes

Subject to consultation with the lecturers at the Department of Military History, the following is required:
• a BMil degree with Military History as major subject, with a final mark of at least 60% in Military History in the final year of study.

Supporting application documents

Copy of ID
A copy of your South African identity document. This is required only for South African citizens and permanent residents as part of the application.

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Copy of ID

Copy of passport
A copy of your valid passport. This is required only for international applicants as part of the application.

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Copy of Passport

Matric certificate
Certificate awarded upon completion of High School displaying the percentage or grade symbol awarded for each subject passed.

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Matric certificate

Programstruktuur

The programme is presented over one year full-time or two years part-time with regular contact sessions between supervisor and student (depending on the availability of the lecturers). You must attend all scheduled block modules. You must take half of the modules in the first semester, the other half of the modules in the second semester, and the research assignment as a year module.

Programme Structure
You must complete a capita selecta of two study themes (for 90 credits) and submit a thesis of 90 credits on a theme from the general military history of Africa.

Compulsory modules
Theoretical History 10137 771(60)
Theory and Practice of Military History 11688 743(10)
A Theme from General Military History OR 14247 744(20) OR
A Theme from the Military History of Africa 11689 745(20) Research Assignment 11689 745(30)

Last updated 07 April 2026

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