Bachelor of Arts Honours in Political Science

Honours degree

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The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Political Science programme comprises the intensive study of a number of selected focus areas in International Relations and International Political Economy. It is aimed at decision makers and analysts who require a thorough understanding of the dynamics of the world political economy and how South Africa functions within it.

The programme is aimed at training political analysts with an in-depth understanding of the political processes and behaviour in South Africa with a comparative perspective.

Contact information

Dr C Steenekamp

Programme Leader

[email protected]

+27 21 808 2115

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Programme overview

Duration

One year

Campus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

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When applying

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 admission requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with Political Science or International Studies as a major.
An average final mark of 67% for Political Science and International Studies modules at third-year
level is a minimum requirement.

Please note:
The Department reserves the right to select the best applicants based on academic merit. A mark of 67% does not constitute automatic admission to the programme.

Supporting application documents

Evidence of written academic work
A sample of your best written work (e.g., abstract of a research component completed during your studies/ or published journal article).

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Evidence of work / Copy of thesis / Summary of research

Programme structure

Programme Structure
The programme comprises the intensive study of a number of selected focus areas in Political Science. It is
aimed at decision makers and analysts who require a thorough understanding of political processes and
behaviour within South African society. The outcomes of the programme are available on the Department’s
website and in our postgraduate brochures.

Compulsory Modules
13880 : Quantitative Research Skills (SPSS) 742(15)
10178 : Research Methodology (Political Science) 772(15)
10180 : Selected Themes (Political Science) 772(60)
12856 : Research Assignment (Political Science) 772(30)

Last updated 01 April 2026

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