Master of Philosophy in Environmental Management
The Master of Philosophy in Environmental Management by full thesis programme entails independent research conducted under a supervisor. Students may apply after successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma (Environmental Management). This is a one-year programme with a research component offered on the Stellenbosch Campus.
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When applying
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
Admission requirements
One of the following with an average of at least 50%:
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management from Stellenbosch University;
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• Senate may also consider any other equivalent qualification if you do not have a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management. Such a qualification must be approved by Senate before you will be admitted.
Selection
The number of students selected can be influenced by, for example, staff capacity and the availability of resources within the School, as well as academic merit and University transformation objectives. As staff capacity and resources can fluctuate from year to year, the number of students selected can also differ from year to year.
Should the number of applicants that meet the admission requirements exceed the available capacity of the School, the criteria in the admission requirements will be used to rank the applicants in order of suitability, and to finalise the list of selected applicants. Students who obtained an average of 65% or more for the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management will get preference.
Supporting application documents
Statement of research interest
This is a brief summary of the master’s research proposal (1-3 pages in length) which outlines your area of research, aims of the research project and the research methodology you plan to use.
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Research project / Outline / Proposal
Programme structure
Programme structure
• A Full Thesis
For the Full Thesis you must attend a compulsory research workshop and colloquium and complete a research thesis that focuses on environmental management to earn the full credit load.
Compulsory module in die Full Thesis option (180 credits)
11247 Thesis: Environmental Management 828 (180)