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Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation

The Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation has been designed for those who are tasked with the design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public programmes and interventions. More specifically, the following people will find the course of value:

Researchers and consultants tasked with evaluation studies
M&E officers in government, industry and civil society
Project managers in government research and planning units and directorates
NGO employees involved in social, health and educational research activities
Social policy analysts and advisers
Social Science methodology lecturers

Contact information
Dr L Wildschut
Programme Leader
+27 21 808 48666

Programme overview

Duration
One year
Campus
Stellenbosch
Type
Coursework

More information

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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 or a four-year advanced diploma that Senate regards as equivalent.
An average final mark of at least 60% in the major subjects, with demonstrated academic ability.

Programme structure

Compulsory Modules
10225 : Principles and Paradigms of Evaluation Studies 772(15)
10226 : Clarificatory Evaluation 772(15)
10228 : Process Evaluation and Programme Monitoring 772(15)
10229 : Data Collection Methods for Evaluation Research 772(15)
10230 : Statistical and Qualitative Analysis Methods for Evaluation Studies772(15)
12579 : Evaluation Report 772(45)

Last updated 01 April 2026
Disclaimer:
The University reserves the right to amend the information on this webpage at any time. While every effort is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and complete, it may be subject to change or become outdated. It remains the responsibility of prospective students to verify all details against the relevant faculty yearbook or directly with the relevant department.

Application dates

South African students
Applications open:
1-Apr 2026
Applications close:
30-Sep 2026

International students
Applications open:
1-Apr 2026
Applications close:
31-Aug 2026