Department of Information Science
The Department of Information Science at Stellenbosch University stands out with its dedicated exploration of the evolving relationship between information technologies and their operating environments.
Postgraduate offerings include further studies in Information Systems through our flagship Bachelor of Informatics Honours programme as well as advanced studies in Information and Knowledge Management, catering to academic researchers and professionals in leadership roles.
Postgraduate Programmes
Bachelor of Informatics Honours
This one-year programme is designed to deepen knowledge in informatics, blending computer, social and management sciences.
Postgraduate Diploma in Knowledge and Information Systems Management
Tailored for working professionals, this part-time programme develops expertise in managing knowledge and information systems in organisational contexts.
MA in Socio-Informatics
Our MA in Socio-Informatics allows students to develop their research capacity through a supervised thesis on a topic relevant to information and society
MPhil in Information and Knowledge Management
Builds on the postgraduate diploma, focusing on advanced knowledge management practices.
PhD in Socio-Informatics
A rigorous research programme culminating in a dissertation that contributes to socio-informatics at the highest academic level.