Master of Military Science in Strategic Studies
The Master of Military Science in Strategic Studies by coursework is designed to develop advanced analytical, strategic, and research competencies in commissioned and selected non-commissioned officers. The programme provides specialised knowledge in contemporary military strategy, irregular warfare, operational theory, and the application of military power across land, sea, aerospace, and cyber domains.
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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 admission requirements
Subject to consultation with the lecturers at the Department of Strategic Studies, one of the following degrees is required:
• a BMilHons degree in Strategic Studies with a final mark of at least 60% in each subject; or
• another honours degree in an approved related field of study with a final mark of at least 60% in each subject.
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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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
Programme structure
Duration of Programme
If you possess a BMilHons degree, you may obtain the MMil degree after one year of full-time or two years of part-time study. If, however, you have another applicable honours degree, you may complete the programme only after two years of full-time study.
Programme Structure
If you possess an honours degree, you must complete a capita selecta of three study themes and submit a thesis on the security milieu of Africa.
Please Note:
Depending on your academic background, the Programme Coordinator may allow you to follow postgraduate modules in related fields of study instead of the capita selecta listed below. If you follow these modules at another faculty or institution, you must meet their stipulated requirements.
Programme Contents
Compulsory for all candidates:
• Thesis: a theme that focuses on the African security milieu 14576 871 (90)
Select from the following study themes (for 90 credits):
• Strategy in the Contemporary World 14577 872(30)
• Contemporary Irregular War 14578 872(30)
• Contemporary Land, Sea, Aerospace, or Cyber Power 14579 872(30)
• Contemporary Operational Theory 14580 872 (30)