Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Strategic Studies
The Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Strategic Studiesis designed to develop advanced analytical, strategic, and critical thinking competencies in commissioned and selected non-commissioned officers. The programme provides specialised knowledge in national security, contemporary conflict, and defence policy, enabling informed decision-making in complex and evolving military environments.
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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 Strategic Studies, one of the following degrees is required:
• a BMil degree, with a final mark of 65% in the final year of study of Strategic Studies as major; or
• another B degree in an approved related field of study, with a final mark of 60% 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 you and your supervisor (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.
Compulsory modules
Research Methodology (Strategic Studies) 11690 744(30)
Research Assignment: National Security of Southern African States 11691 744(30)
Elective modules
Choose three of the modules (60 credits) from the table below or two of the modules (40 credits) and an approved module (20 credits) from the field of Military History or Political Science. Future and Cyberwarfare 13954 744(20)
Grey Zones and Hybrid Conflicts 14534 744(20)
SA Defence Policy since 1994 11693 744(20)
Contemporary Military Theory 13955 744(20)
Contemporary Peace Operations 13965 744(20)
The Evolution of Operational Art 13957 744(20)