Master of Philosophy in HIV/AIDS Management
The Master of Philosophy in HIV/AIDS Management is a one-year or two-year programme presented through hybrid learning. It includes a workshop in Stellenbosch as well as interactive online sessions during the year and is offered in English.
The degree consists of four compulsory course work modules (25 credits each) and a research assignment (80 credits). It makes use of continuous assessments by means of individual assignments for the course work. The research assignment is assessed by internal examiners. Students must pass all four modules and the research assignment to obtain the necessary 180 credits.
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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
• A Postgraduate Diploma in HIV/Aids Management from Stellenbosch University, or an appropriate
similar qualification (NQF level 8 ) from another education provider, with an average of at least 65%.
Further requirements
In addition to the requirements above, you must also have the following:
• Appropriate managerial experience,
• Computer skills (MS Word, internet and e-mail),
• Access to a computer and stable internet connection for online learning.
Selection
The number of students selected can be influenced by, for example, staff capacity and the availability of resources within the Centre, 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 Centre, 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.
Supporting application documents
Departmental form
Download and fill in the following departmental form, and submit with your application:
https://files.su.ac.za/public/postgraduate-studies/documents/2025-09/hi…
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Departmental form
Copy of ID
A copy of your South African identity document. This is required 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 for international applicants as part of the application.
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Programme structure
Programme structure
This programme consists of four compulsory coursework modules and an assignment. It is presented through hybrid learning. This includes attendance of a summer school in Stellenbosch and interactive online sessions during the year.
Programme content
You must earn a total of at least 180 credits for this programme.
All modules are compulsory.
56375 Study Project 846 (80)
47015 Research Methods 846 (25)
57657 Social Responsibility Ethics and HIV/Aids 846 (25)
57649 Strategic Human Resources Management 846 (25)
56081 The Epidemiology and Problem of HIV/Aids 846 (25)