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Stellenbosch UniversityVictoria Street, StellenboschPrivate Bag X1, MATIELAND 7602

Tel: +27 (021) 808 9111Fax: +27 (021) 808 3800Web site: www.sun.ac.zaProspective students portal: www.maties.comE-mail: postgraduate@sun.ac.za

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GENERAL

Introduction

Prospective international students

Application for postgraduate studies

Student accommodation

Fees payable

Bursaries for postgraduate studies

Telematic services

SERVICESThe Library and Information Service

Information Technology

Language Centre

Sport

Campus Health Services

Language Center

ACADEMICFaculty of AgriSciences

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Military Science

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Theology

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contentsStellenboschUniversity

welcometo

Choosing to undertake postgraduate studies is one of the most important decisions of your life. As a tertiary institution with a strong culture of re-search excellence and relevance, Stellenbosch University (SU) offers you a postgraduate degree that will be respected internationally and will equip you to make a significant and valuable contribution to society.

Stellenbosch University is recognised as one of the top research-intensive universities on the continent, and offers a range of postgraduate options under exceptional academic leadership in a stimulating and vibrant aca-demic environment. It is home to 245 NRF-rated researchers, nine South African research chairs, and three national research centres of excellence. It is renowned for its strong industry links and innovative capabilities, and also collaborates with a wide variety of governmental and non-govern-mental bodies, including the national science councils.

As one of the best equipped universities on the continent, it offers access to state-of-the-art research equipment, libraries and electronic resources coupled with exceptional academic supervision. These assets are man-aged professionally, allowing for optimal utilisation and the generation of cutting-edge research results. Researchers at Stellenbosch University are involved in large numbers of collaborative research projects with top Afri-can and other international universities, enriching postgraduate students through international research interaction and exposure.

Stellenbosch University is an institution with a proud history of student success, and is widely recognised by employers internationally as one de-livering quality professionals. We pride ourselves on our vision of a “peda-gogy of hope” and our university-wide endeavour to move from success to significance. Part of this vision is growth in our postgraduate student body to around 40% of the total by 2015, and to provide increased aca-demic and generic support offered to postgraduate students.

Therefore, while choosing to undertake postgraduate studies is one of the most important decisions of your life, making the right decision in terms of your university of choice will be even more important. The town of Stellen-bosch, surrounded by mountains and vineyards, not only offers a beautiful environment and welcoming atmosphere, but also a university recognised for its leading edge in postgraduate training.

We look forward to welcoming you to Stellenbosch University as another one of our postgraduate successes of the future!

Professor Arnold van ZylVice-Rector (Research)

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introductionprospectiveinternational students

iStellenbosch University takes pride in the fact that its percentage of postgraduate students is among the country’s high-est. Of the 26 243 students registered for 2009, 35% were postgraduate. Of these postgraduate students, some 9% are international visitors.

Eight of our ten faculties – AgriSciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Science, Theology, and the larger part of Economic and Management Sciences – are seated on the University’s main campus at Stel-lenbosch. In addition to the Stellenbo-sch Campus, there are three satellite campuses: the Tygerberg Campus (in Parow Valley) houses the Faculty of Health Sciences; the campus at Sal-danha houses the Faculty of Military Science; and the Bellville Park Cam-pus (in Bellville) houses the University of Stellenbosch Business School and the School for Public Management and Planning.

The academic year for most pro-grammes of study starts in January or February, depending on the field of study, and ends by mid-November, with a winter recess from mid-June to late July.

HistoryStellenbosch University traces its roots back to 1 March 1866, when the Stel-lenbosch Gymnasium was opened.

The “Arts Department” was set up within this gymnasium in 1874. In 1881, the Arts Department was incorporated as the Stellenbosch College. This was then renamed “The Victoria College” in 1887 in honour of Queen Victoria of Britain, who was celebrating 50 years of rule. University status was attained on 2 April 1918, when the Victoria Col-lege gave way to the University of Stel-lenbosch.

From 500 students and 39 teachers in 1918, Stellenbosch University has grown to more than 26 000 students, about 835 teachers and some 50 re-search and service bodies. We are a

modern university enjoying recognition worldwide. We maintain close links with a range of foreign academic institu-tions. Indeed, the University welcomes new international contacts, as it is al-ways keen to create exchange oppor-tunities for staff and students alike.

Geographical locationStellenbosch is set among the spec-tacular mountains of Jonkershoek Valley and the seasonally renewed foliage of the wine-producing region to which it belongs. Its well-known nickname, “the City of Oaks”, it owes to the many lanes of oak trees planted here more than three centuries ago by Simon van der Stel, the then governor at the Cape. Van der Stel had founded the town in 1679. The town, which preserves with care many dignified buildings from long ago, is today a modern and flourishing centre of agriculture, commerce and education. Of this hive of activity, the University forms an integral part.

Cape Town with its splendid Table Mountain, pearly white beaches, theatres, historical treasures, restaurants and other places of entertainment, is only forty minutes by car from Stellenbosch. Blaauwberg Strand on the West Coast is not much further away. On the other side of the Peninsula lies False Bay, within easy reach for the exhausted student after five o’clock on a sum-mer’s afternoon, whether from Stellen-bosch or from the Tygerberg Campus in Parow Valley. Average maximum summer temperature is 27

oC. Tempera-

tures occasionally rise into the thirties. In winter the average maximum is 18

oC

and the minimum is 8oC.

Student lifeThe Langenhoven Students’ Centre is the hub of social life on the main cam-pus at Stellenbosch. Familiarly known as “the Neelsie”, it houses a large num-ber of shops and financial and enter-tainment services under one roof for the convenience of students. The food hall seats about 1 350 people and the wide range of food and take-away outlets

– from traditional hot meals to sushi, pasta, smoothies and halaal pies – offer something for just about every taste.

The Division for Student Affairs, to which students can turn for advice and support in connection with social and other non-academic matters on cam-pus, is housed on the first floor of the Neelsie. The Postgraduate and Interna-tional Office (see p. 3) is well equipped to deal with pro blems specific to post-graduate and international students.

The wide range of student clubs and societies fit in well into a bustling stu-dent life. They cater for interests as varied as culture, politics, spiritual con-cerns and relaxation. The International Students’ Organisation of Stellenbosch (ISOS) provides support and facilitation for international students, helping them find their feet in Stellenbosch.

Language policyThe objective of the University’s lan-guage policy is to make the University as accessible as possible for students from all over the world who are not Afrikaans-speaking. In keeping with this, students are free to complete their assignments, tests and examinations in English or Afrikaans and questions in class may also be dealt with in English or Afrikaans at the teacher’s discre-tion. Furthermore, the language of in-struction on postgraduate level may be determined by the class composition – in most advanced postgraduate pro-grammes the language of instruction is English. Many honours programmes are also taught in English – please con-tact the relevant department for infor-mation on this.

Students whose first language is neither Afrikaans nor English are required to provide documentary proof of their pro-ficiency in spoken and written English in the form of acceptable test results in an approved test. Prior to registration, they may also be required to take an English proficiency test. Further on in this brochure, read also about the sup-port that our Language Centre offers to students.

Postal addressInternational OfficeStellenbosch UniversityPrivate Bag X1MATIELAND 7602South Africa

Physical addressRW Wilcocks Building (South)Stellenbosch UniversityVictoria StreetStellenboschSouth Africa

The Postgraduate and Interna-tional OfficeSince international students make an essential contribution to the generation and transfer of knowledge in a global information arena, special attention is given to their needs. The Office fa-cilitates increasing student mobility by giving administrative assistance to in-ternational students and creating op-portunities for local students to study abroad. The office is open for visitors from 11:00 to 15:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

For local students, the Office is one of the resources on-campus which can help them to plan a study-abroad expe-rience and assist in making those plans a reality. Information on study and/or research abroad and foreign study op-portunities is updated continuously and students can make use of a worldwide network of partner universities.

International students are always wel-come to make use of the diverse services rendered by the Office, for example as-sistance with academic matters or in orienting themselves. The Office serves as a platform for a stimulating sched-ule of social, cultural and community activities. The International Students’ Organisation of Stellenbosch (ISOS), for instance, arran ges various activities and events for international students.

Information bookletInformation Guide for International Stu-dents: From Application to Arrival is an information booklet updated annually

by the Postgraduate and International Office. It covers a wide range of infor-mation: the aca demic calendar, ap-plication information, closing dates for applications, finan cial information (such as University bank details and student fees payable), and other relevant in-formation concerning study permit re-quirements and medical insurance. We will post you a copy on request or you can download one fromwww.sun.ac.za/international/prosp.php.

Applying for admission1. International students are not re-quired to pay an application fee.2. Please complete the postgradu-ate application form available from the Postgraduate and International Office. You may also complete the form online at www.maties.com by following the links “How do I apply?” and “E-Appli-cation”. Attach, or fax when apply-ing online, all relevant documentation: certified copies of degree certificates, academic transcripts reflecting grades (including English translations where required), reference letters, a statement of intent and research proposal (where applicable). Incomplete applications will not be considered.3. Please forward the completed ap-plication form to the Office to reach us before the relevant closing date (31 March for July intake, where possible; 30 September for February intake; ap-plications for doctoral programmes close on 15 January on the year of study). Please note that the closing dates for international candidates are earlier than those for local can-didates.4. On receipt, the application form will be processed and passed on to the rele vant academic department for its approval. If you are applying for doc-toral studies, please note that various committees must approve your appli-cation. Because of this, it is important for your application to reach the Office before the closing date.5. Once the academic department has approved your application, the Office, in

conjunction with the Registrar’s Office, will issue an official letter of admission. Included with the letter of admission will be your copy of our information booklet and other pre-arrival information.

Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4628 • Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3799 • E-mail: interoff@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/international

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Pre-arrival informationOnce you received notification that you have been admitted to Stellenbosch University, please consult the informa-tion booklet that you will receive with your letter of admission for information relevant to your departure planning and arrival in South Africa. In particular, we urge all international students to sign up for the Orientation and Welcome Programme, which precedes each se-mester.

Stellenbosch University requires proof of adequate medical cover before an international student may be registered at the University. Students may already be required to present proof of medi-cal cover when they apply for a study permit. Medical cover from your home country may be acceptable or you may need to secure South African cover prior to arrival in Stellenbosch. The Postgraduate and International Office will assist you with this process.

Study permitAll international students must be in possession of a valid study permit in order to register at a South African university. The letter of admission is-sued by the Postgraduate and Interna-tional Office along with a range of other documents must be presented at the nearest South African diplomatic office, which has the authority to process ap-plications for study permits. The South African Department of Home Affairs and South African diplomatic offices abroad are responsible for the regulations and procedures. Many documents can be prepared prior to the actual application, so contact the office where you will ap-ply in order to find out what you can prepare in advance, e.g. applying for a Police Clearance Certificate.

Please note the following:1. Formal admission to the University

does not guarantee the issuing of a study permit.

2. Permit applications should be made at least four to six weeks prior to the date of departure.

3. Students should await the result of their applications in their home coun-try.

4. Students cannot apply for a study permit from within South Africa, ex-cept under exceptional circumstances.

5. For the duration of their studies, stu-dents are personally responsible for the continued validity of their study permits, but the Office does provide support to students with the renewal of their study permits, if necessary.

AccommodationAdmission to an academic programme does not mean that the student has been granted a place in University ac-commodation. These places are limited, and have to be applied for separately. The Postgraduate and International Office does, however, have a number of rooms and apartments available for international students. Information and application forms are sent with the let-ter of admission. All enquiries about ac-commodation may be directed to inter-house@sun.ac.za. Please pay attention to the payment terms and regulations regarding cancellations.

Fees payableThe student fees structure for inter-national students is different to that of local students. In this regard, please see the information booklet. Included in your letter of admission, you will find a University Academic Fees Account. This sets out an estimate of the amount

payable by way of student fees.Other than accommodation fees, all

the student fees of international stu-dents must be paid prior to registration. Such prior payment also forms one of the conditions when a student applies for the renewal of a study permit.

Information Guide for International Students: From Application to Arrival gives an estimate of the costs of “get-ting settled in” and suggests a monthly budget.

English proficiency requirementsAll international students (with the exception of English mother-tongue speakers and those who studied for their most recent qualification in Eng-lish) are required to furnish documenta-ry proof of their competence in English in the form of IELTS or TOEFL test re-sults. The International Office provides information about the minimum test re-sults required by the University.

International students may be required to take an English proficiency test at the University prior to registration if there is any doubt surrounding their prepared-ness for postgraduate studies.

Where any international students are not adequately proficient in Eng-lish, the Postgraduate and Interna-tional Office will gladly assist them in gaining access to English courses, which give a thorough preparation for postgraduate studies, presented by the Unit for Afrikaans and English at the University’s Language Cen-tre. For more information please e-mail the coordinator at the Unit at dupreezm@sun.ac.za. The Postgradu-ate and International Office also han-dles such applications.

To apply for admission to the University, prospective South African students can use either of two methods to apply: electronically via the Internet or on a paper form. The informa-tion in this prospectus may help you to choose a qualifica-tion. Do use the index at the back to find your field of study’s department if you are interested in a qualification by research. There are also many Master’s programmes by coursework to choose from.

Electronic applicationMany prospective students find it convenient to apply for ad-mission via the Internet on the web portal www.maties.com. However, for this you will need an e-mail address so that the University can correspond with you electronically.

Application on a paper formApplication forms are available from the enquiries desk in the foyer of Administration Building A, or can be requested from tel. +27 (0)21 808 4515, fax +27 (0)21 808 3822 or obtained from the following address:AdmissionsStellenbosch UniversityPrivate Bag X1Matieland 7602

Application feeWhen applying via the Internet, the application fee can be settled at the same time. When using the paper form, the required application fee mentioned on the front page must be submitted with the application.

Closing datesApplications for admission to postgraduate programmes close mid-January of the academic year in question, except where an earlier closing date for a programme is given in the faculty’s Part of the Calendar. Master’s and doctoral applica-tions will be received up to the end of February, on condition that each application must be complete; that is, a full aca-demic transcript, research proposal or summary of research, bibliography, etc. must be attached. Prospective students are therefore urged to check the relevant faculty’s Part of the Calen dar to see if it lays down extra requirements relating to their proposed programme. For Calendars, visit web address:www.sun.ac.za/university/jaarboek.

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fees payable

Some 330 of the University’s postgraduate students live on the Stellenbosch Campus in University accommodation in the form of flats/apartments and houses. These units are furnished, but students must provide their own bedding and crockery. They are also responsible for their own meals.

All the units are equipped with computer network points. Students who wish to plug their own computers into these points to get access to our e-Campus, should first make sure that their computers match the specifications. The University’s IT Student Help Centre assists students to register, secure and con-figure their computers. Send e-mail to student_help@sun.ac.za or visit their web site at infoteg.sun.ac.za/infoteg/Studente/Stud_Tuis_E.htm and follow the link “Your Private Computer” to check the specifications, or phone +27 (0)21 808 3788.

How to applyProspective South African students wishing to be considered for a place in University accommodation have to indicate this in section E of the form “Postgraduate application for admis-sion…” when applying for admission. See the previous chap-ter “Application for postgraduate studies”.

Allocation of a place in University accommodationYour application for a place in University accommodation is only considered after you have been granted conditional ad-mission to some programme of study. Conditional admis-sion to an academic programme does not imply that you have a place in a University Residence yet, however.As soon as a place in University accommodation is then re-

served for you, the University will send a written notice to that effect, enclosing an acceptance slip. To take up the place offered, you must sign the slip and return it along with the deposit required. On receipt of the deposit, you are allocated a place in a specific unit and the University sends a letter to inform you accordingly.

Private accommodationSouth African students wishing to take private lodgings are welcome to phone +27 (0)21 808 2848 or to visitwww.maties.com, following the links “What about accommo-dation” and “Private accommodation”.

Approximate accommodation fees Please consult our prospective students portal on www.maties.com and see under “What about accommodation?” for informa-tion on our University houses and flats.

NB: Accommodation fees tend to go up by about 10% each year.

Study fees for international stu-dentsThe fees for international students fol-low a different tariff structure from that for local students. Please see the chap-ter “Prospective international students” in this brochure.

Study fees for South African stu-dentsThe table below shows a representa-tive sample from the University’s full-time postgraduate degree programme offering, along with the approximate tuition fees, which form part of study fees, for South African students for

2010. Allowance should be made for an increase of roughly 5–10% on these figures for 2011.

With a few exceptions, the study fees for honours and master’s programmes are levied per module. The amounts in the table represent tuition fees calcu-lated according to the largest number of credits one can register for in a year. In addition to tuition fees, study fees also include running costs, materials fees, laboratory fees and travelling ex-penses, as applicable. These amounts vary according to programme and module choices. Please consult the “Fees by module” chapter in Part 3 of

the Calen dar (see web address above) for a precise indication. Details regar-ding fees for some other postgradu-ate programmes not listed in this table, such as diploma, part-time and Tele-matic Services programmes, may also be found in Part 3 of the Calendar.

In 2010 the amount payable at regi-stration for all postgraduate students is R4 800, which also serves as the payment of the first instalment on study fees. Students residing in Univer-sity accommodation pay an additional amount of R6 050 (the first instalment on accommodation fees).

i iApplication forms: +27 (0)21 808 4515 • Accommodation in University Residences:Men: +27 (0)21 808 2620 • Women: +27 (0)21 808 3892 • Private accommodation: +27 (0)21 808 2848

Fourth yearRand

Third yearRand

Second yearRand

First yearRand

Programme

Honours BAHons 19 760 Charged per module

BScHons 22 125 Charged per module

BEdHons 17 234 Charged per module

BScAgricHons 23 530 7 668 BCommHons 19 160 Charged per module

Master’s subsequent to Bachelor’s

Master’s subsequent to Honours

MA 19 620 17 776 Charged per module Charged per module

MPhil (Arts) 19 624 17 930 Charged per module Charged per module

MPhil (Science) 9 365 9 365 9 365 Must apply for continuation

MScAgric, MSc Food Sc, 23 925 16 394 3 904 3 904 MScFor, MFor, MPhil (Agrisciences) MScConsEcol 20 357 3 904 3 904 3 904 LLM (research) 14 407 Charged per module Charged per module Charged per module

MA 17 774 Charged per module Charged per module Charged per module

LLM (taught) 5 108 (per module) Charged per module Charged per module Charged per module

1 463 (thesis)

MSc 7 672 7 672 7 672 Must apply for continuation

MScAgric, MSc Food Sc, MScFor, 16 393 3 904 3 904 3 904 MFor, MAgricAdmin

MDiv 16 253 Charged per module Charged per module Charged per module

MBA (full-time) 91 105 23 115 3 904 3 904

MTh (subsequent to 4-year BTh) 16 252 Charged per module Charged per module Charged per module

MComm, MPhil (Environmental Management) 20 847 Charged per module Charged per module Charged per module

MPhil (Sustainable Development Planning and Management)

Taught full-time 19 195 Charged per module Charged per module Charged per module

Research 19 194 Charged per module Charged per module Charged per module

MEng 14 038* 14 038* Must apply for continuation

MMed 10 155 10 155 3 284 3 284

MEd 18 180 Charged per module Charged per module Charged per module

MComm (research) 13 724

Mr Dennis Immelman • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4527 • Mrs J Swart, Bursaries and Loans: Disbursements • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4522 Mr S Davidse • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 3530 • Ms A Amerika • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4913 / 4519 / 4521Calendar, Part 3: www.sun.ac.za/university/jaarboek • Web site: www.maties.com under “What will it cost?”

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bursaries for postgraduate studies

Bursaries for full-time postgraduate study in all fields, on the grounds of previous academic performance or on the grounds of financial neediness are made available from funds of the re-search councils, the University, private bursary funds managed by the Univer-sity and departmental bursary funds.

Bursaries based on academic performance• The National Research Foundation

(NRF) grants bursaries for full-time study in all fields. Most of these bur-saries are made available to profes-sors and other university teachers who hold research grants of the NRF, and who can then nominate bursary candidates. A limited number of pre-stige bursaries are available to candi-dates whose academic performance in their previous studies has been out-standing. Enquiries, applications and nominations should be addressed to the above address. We advise can-didates to apply for an NRF bursary at the same time (information will be available at the end of June).

• Postgraduate bursaries are made available by the University for full-time study in all fields based on previous academic performance.

• A number of bursaries for postgradu-ate study are available from the funds of private donors and trusts that are administered by the University accor-ding to the conditions laid down by the donor. These bursaries are mostly limited to specific fields of study. The Office advertises bursaries periodi-cally by means of notices on campus and on its web site. Particulars may be obtained from the Office or from Part 2 of the Calendar.

• Some departments have funds of their own that may be used for postgradu-ate bursaries in terms of the Univer-sity’s prescribed financial guidelines. In this regard, prospective students should consult their supervisors.

Bursary contributionsThe monetary values of bursaries vary from case to case and final informa-tion will be made available at the end of September.

Bursaries on the grounds offinancial needinessTo qualify for a bursary on the grounds of financial neediness, candidates have to state their personal financial particu-lars on the prescribed application form and attach documentary proofs. Only those who are found to be genuinely needy in terms of the means test used by the University qualify for these bur-saries.• Postgraduate Support Bursaries

(PSB) are available for full-time and part-time study in all fields of study, on condition that candidates have a satisfactory academic record or are making satisfactory progress with their postgraduate studies.

• In the award of some bursaries from private sources or trusts, students’ financial needs are also taken into ac-count.

GeneralPlease bear in mind that —• The student remains responsible for

the payment of registration and tuition fees;

• Postgraduate bursaries usually do not cover all the expense involved in one’s studies – in other words, students are expected to make some personal contribution to the defrayment of such costs;

• Bursary monies are usually not imme-diately available but are often paid out late in the semester only;

• Any funds that become available in terms of bursaries are first paid into the recipient’s account with the Uni-versity; then, if there turns out to be a positive balance, such balance can be transferred electronically to a per-sonal bank account.

International studentsAs a rule the University does not make bursaries or financial aid available to inter-national students, with certain exceptions.

Applications• Full particulars of available bursaries

are given in the University Calendar, Part 2.

• To apply for a postgraduate bursary, candidates must have a student num-ber. Therefore apply for admission to a programme first (see page 5).

• Once you have received your stu-dent number, you may apply online at the above-mentioned web address by following the links “Postgraduate Support” and “Postgraduate bursa-ries – application”.

• Any correspondence and negotiation with the NRF or with other bursary donors, whose bursaries are adminis-tered by the University, must go via the Office for Postgraduate Student Funding.

• Postgraduate students who register with Stellenbosch University for the first time must furnish a certified copy of the complete record of previous studies with performance reflected in percentages throughout.

• It is University policy for any late ap-plications to be placed on a waiting list and to be considered only if funds become available subsequently.

Please Note: From time to time the University amends particulars of the bursaries under its control. It is students’ responsibility to familiarise themselves with the prevailing conditions attached to the awarding of bursaries.

Additional leviesAdditional levies include the following: Type RandDeposit for photocopying (for 2010) 500Deposit for printing (for 2010) 1000Membership dues for faculty-bound, academic societies variable per programme and module

* Variable study fees should be added to these fixed study fees, calculated as R240 per module credit for all modules that have been registered for (project module excluded).

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Fourth yearRand

Thrid yearRand

Second yearRand

First yearRand

Programme

Master’s subsequent to Honours

Doctorate

MPhil (Maritime Studies) 20 662 Charged per module Charged per module Charged per module

PhD (Arts) 10 687 10 687 2 943 2 943

M (Development Finance) 42 300 30 200 Charged per module Charged per module

PhD (Science) 7 660 7 660 7 660 7 660 Must apply for continuation after fourth year

PhD (Eng) 12 839 12 839 12 839 12 839 Must apply for continuation after fourth year

DSc 12 148 2 150 Must apply for continuation after second year

PhD (Education), DEd 13 370 13 370 2 943 2 943

MScEng 14 038 14 038 14 038 Must apply for continuation

PhD (Economic and Management Sciences), 10 735 10 735 2 943 2 943 DAdmin, DComm

PhD (Agric; For; Food Sc) 13 921 13 921 2 943 2 943 DScFor, DScAgric, DSc Food Sc 13 921 2 943 2 943 2 943 LLD 12 312 12 312 2 943 2 943 DTh 9 671 9 671 2 651 2 651

Postgraduate Student Funding Office • Stellenbosch University • Private Bag X1 • MATIELAND 7602 • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4208E-mail: beurse_nagraads@sun.ac.za • Web site: www.sun.ac.za/internationalCalendar, Part 2: www.sun.ac.za/university/jaarboek/

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telematic services (TS)

i Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4908 / 2953 • Fax: +27 (0)21 887 5209E-mail: telemati@sun.ac.za • Web site: www.sun.ac.za/ite

Stellenbosch University has an education technology plat-form that integrates satellite, mobile web and smart card technology to create a modern and academically excellent environment for postgraduate study. By making use of this platform, the virtual mobility of off-campus postgraduate stu-dents is increased and the limits placed on advanced study by time and space are largely neutralised. The combination of residential education and the sophisticated application of technology make it possible for students to enrol for certain postgraduate programmes without having to come to Stel-lenbosch for the full period of study. The University has 20 geographically distributed learning centres in the country and Namibia where students can attend lectures that are broad-cast real time from Stellenbosch to the centres by means of satellite technology. The technology platform that is used is fully interactive, which makes it possible for the students to communicate with lecturers during the sessions and to ac-cess a variety of academic support services.

The programmes listed below are currently presented by means of interactive telematic education.

AgrisciencesMPhil in Animal Production Management

Economic and Management SciencesMPhil in Futures StudiesBHons in Public AdministrationM of Public AdministrationMPhil in HIV/Aids ManagementPostgraduate Diploma in HIV/Aids Management

EducationBEdHons in Education DevelopmentACE (Mathematical Sciences)

Health SciencesPostgraduate Diploma in Nursing in the fields Nursing Admin-istration or Nursing Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nursing in the fields Ad-vanced Psychiatry, Critical Care, Obstetrics, Theatre, or Community Nursing

BHons in Nursing in the fields Advanced Psychiatry, Critical Care or Obstetrics

BScHons in Reproductive BiologyMCurM of Nutrition

servicesTHE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICEInformation is indispensable to post-graduate study and research. That is why the Library and Information Ser-vice strives to provide students and researchers with a dynamic, first-rate information service.

The Library and Information Service comprises the central library (the JS Gericke Library), five branch libraries and a number of departmental collec-tions. This group of libraries, spread over the various campuses, provide an academic support service for all staff members and all students (under- as well as postgraduate) at the University. Special provision is also made for non-residential students.

The Library offers a variety of services and facilities for postgraduate students, such as the issuing and reserving of materials, interlibrary loans, an infor-mation service, photocopying facilities, and the lease of study cubicles and seminar rooms. Not only the informa-tion service, but also training in library use is provided by faculty librarians in the JS Gericke Library and staff of the branch libraries.

In addition to the information in the large collections of books and periodi-cals held by the Library, information is also available in formats such as printed music, audiovisual items and comput-er-readable information sources. Gene-rous provision is moreover made for access to electronic sources by means of the Library’s homepage.

Full information about the services and facilities offered by the Library, and about how to gain access to a wide range of electronic resources and the Research Support Portal, is avail-able on the Library’s homepage at www.sun.ac.za/library.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYThe Division for Information Techno-logy plays a major role in facilitating the optimal use of technology in the areas of teaching, learning, research and ad-ministration at the University.

Several information technology ser-vices are offered to postgraduate stu-dents. Access to these services is pos-sible from one of the computer users’ areas (CUAs), a residence room, an academic department, the Internet, or the wireless “WiFi”-network facility, which is available in certain buildings and areas in Stellenbosch. Registration for network services includes, amongst others, an email address, as well as ac-cess to the www.mymaties.com portal and the Internet. Internet user fees are automatically levied monthly against the student’s account.

Students are not only provided with access to the electronic library resources by means of the computer network, but also to Webstudies, where lecturers publish course material and communi-cate electronically with students. Once registered, students can connect to the student web portal, www.mymaties.com from anywhere via the Internet.

The Division for Information Techno-logy also facilitates the use of com-puter technology in research activities. Postgraduate students, in consultation with their lecturers, may approach the Division for advice on and support for technology-related projects.

SPORT

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 4642 / 4941E-mail: matiesport@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/sportOffice hours Monday to Friday:08:30 to 17:00

Stellenbosch University has a proud tra-dition of sporting prowess. The power of Matie sport is well known, not only in the Western Cape and the Boland, but also throughout our country and indeed beyond our borders.

It is the University’s express aim, how-ever, to strike a sound balance between performance sport and sport-for-all. Students have the option of participating in performance sport at the highest levels or joining in leisure-time activities just for fun.

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The Sport Bureau, located in the Jannie Marais House at Coetzenburg, is re-sponsible for the administration and organisation of sport and recreation at the University. The Sport Bureau plans and maintains the sport facilities, makes them available to clubs or leases them to other users. It also provides guidance and advice for clubs, and organises official matches and events.

All registered students may join the University’s sports clubs on payment of the prescribed membership fees. Application forms for membership of a sports club are obtainable from the Sport Bureau.

CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICES (CHS)

For more information-CHSStellenbosch: 021 808 3496Tygerberg: 021 938 9590Hours of consultation: Weekdays 08:00 to 17:00-SUSPISports Medicine / Physiotherapy:021 808 3393Biokinetics: 021 808 4735Web site: www.suspi.co.za

An all-inclusive medical service for the campus community is situated at 7 Claassen Street in Stellenbosch, be-tween Metanoia and Heemstede. The service focuses on the health needs

of staff and students and consists of a primary healthcare service (sisters) and a medical service (doctors). Absolute, professional confidentiality is maintain-ed throughout. A similar service is offer ed to students on the Tygerberg Campus.

Sports Medicine Service (SUSPI)A sports medicine service that includes sports physicians, physiotherapists, biokineticists and sport scientists is offered by the Stellenbosch University Sport Performance Institute (SUSPI) at Coetzenburg. The office is situated alongside the University’s Gymnasium.

LANGUAGE CENTRE

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 2167Web site: www.sun.ac.za/taalsentrum

The Language Centre of the University offers instruction in language and text skills (as well as conducting research in these fields). The Centre has five units: the Unit for Afrikaans and English, the Unit for isiXhosa, the Unit for Document Design, the Writing Laboratory, and the Language Service. These units provide a variety of services for students.• Writing skills development. Students

needing support with their writing as-signments can come to the Writing Laboratory for free one-on-one con-

sultations. The Laboratory also pre-sents group consultations and work-shops on scientific writing skills – like those needed to tackle and complete an assignment or thesis.

• Academic literacy. The Unit for Afri-kaans and English offer courses chief-ly to mother tongue speakers on how to elicit information from academic texts.

• Training for second or foreign lan-guage speakers of Afrikaans, English and Xhosa. Students, who wish to learn one of these three languages anew, or wish to improve on a limited proficiency, can attend a course at the Language Centre. Individual courses are offered for those who have no knowledge of a specific language and for those who are at an intermedi-ate level of development. Students can develop their speaking, listening, writing and reading skills through the creative use of interactive and acce-lerated methods of instruction.

• A language service. The Language Centre provides editing and transla-tion services at a fee.

• Services in the e-learning environ-ment. Interesting tips about writing scientific texts are available on the Language Centre’s web site.

The modern agri-sector faces the chal-lenges of producing high-quality food, plants and natural fibres in a sustain-able, cost- effective manner whilst making meaningful contributions to rural and economic welfare. These possibilities are influenced by a diverse topography and soil types, a variable climate, limi-ted water resources, and adherence to environmental as well as stringent pro-duction and export requirements for ex-ports from the sector. The global supply and demand conditions have brought exciting opportunities to the sector that will undoubtedly place significant demands on its human and intellectual capital resources. It is to this need that the Faculty of Agrisciences wishes to respond and contribute, together with its valued partners in the public and pri-vate sector. Our main academic offering and study programmes are consistently aligned with the dynamic needs of the industry and the concomitant scientific advances that are required in plant pro-duction, animal sciences, management and natural resources.

The Faculty consists of eleven modern, well-equipped departments with highly qualified staff who are dedicated to

teaching, scientific advancement, in -dustry collaboration and commu-nity service. In addition to many well-equipped laboratories, the Faculty also has two experimental farms where practical training and applied research are conducted. The Faculty’s multidis-ciplinary and integrated approach, our innovations, our scientific achievements and our relevant research and develop-ment activities give us highly relevant importance and we enjoy considerable international recognition. We strive to make science work for the benefit of humanity and the environment.

The most important research areas are given below under each depart-ment.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL- TURAL ECONOMICS

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 4758Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4670E-mail: tersia@sun.ac.za Web site: www.sun.ac.za/agric_econ

Focus areas include agribusiness man-agement, farm management, rural and

agricultural policy, agricultural market-ing, environmental management and resource economics, agricultural pro-duction and resource management, international trade, marketing, and econometrics. Many of the Depart-ment’s activities stem from the Agrifu-tura project and BFAP (Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy), a cooperative project with the University of Pretoria and the Department of Agriculture: Western Cape. Research is aimed at developing understanding of how the environment affects agriculture, and making research results and informa-tion available to managers and policy-makers in agriculture. Research focuses on improving the competitiveness of South African agriculture, on the effects of policy reform and on the optimal use of our natural resources.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 4803Fax: +27 (0)21 887 9273E-mail: browne@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/agron

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i Faculty Secretary • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4833 • Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3822E-mail: ghgamiet@sun.ac.za • Web site: www.sun.ac.za/agric • Please contact our de-partments for brochures *All our postgraduate, academic programmes are suitable for international students

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This Department focuses mainly on natu ral pastures, intensive plant pro-duction and temperate crops. Re-search on natural pastures includes ecology, the management of different veldt types, and the determination of carrying capacity and stocking rates. Plant production includes research on the physio logy, yield and quality of crops grown in soil-less cultures in greenhouses and tunnels. Crop rota-tion and techniques for the sustainable production of temperate crops (such as winter cereals, legume pastures and oil-seed crops) in a Mediterranean climate are also intensively researched.

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCES

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 4916Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4750E-mail: ab@sun.ac.za Web site: www.sun.ac.za/animal

The Department focuses its research mainly on basic and advanced aspects of applied animal nutrition, animal breeding, reproduction physiology, and the management of domesticated farm animals, wildlife species and aquatic species to ensure the production of quality products from the species. Re-search is conducted on ruminant ani-mals (i.e. dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep and goats); monogastric animals (i.e. poultry, pigs, ostriches and aquatic ani-mals) as well as certain wildlife species. Emphasis is placed on the improve-ment of the production efficiency of farm animals by utilising technologies from the above-mentioned focus areas, and by conducting research on aspects of the product quality of the respective animal products. Postgraduate stu-dents register for modules within one of the following specialist fields of study: animal nutrition, animal breeding, ani-mal physiology or animal products sci-ences.

DEPARTMENT OF CONSER- VATION ECOLOGY AND EN- TOMOLOGY

For more informationTel/Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3304E-mail: atknight@sun.ac.zaWeb site: consent.sun.ac.za

Conservation ecologyWe specialise in conservation ecology for production landscapes. We train students to apply a basic understand-ing of the functioning and ecology of plant and animal populations and of complex living communities in the man-agement of living resources and land-scapes. Our research deals with the sustainable use of forest trees, natural grazing lands, crocodiles and other game species, the prevention and con-trol of bush encroachment, invasive alien plants and problem animals, the maintenance of biological diversity, sta-bility, productivity and habitat quality for birds, game and other animals in frag-mented landscapes, and the mitigation and repair of damage caused by road making and mining, social assessment of rural communities, spatial prioritisa-tion for allocating conservation actions and resources, and the implementa-tion of social learning institutions for the adaptive management of damage resulting from abandoned, eroded or over-grazed land.

EntomologyThe applied research focuses mainly on the integrated management of mite and insect pests and the concepts, ratio-nale and application thereof, especially to deciduous fruit, fruit fly manage-ment in the fruit industry, postharvest entomology and plant nematological pests. Basic research is done on mor-phology and systematics, especially on Lepidoptera and fossil insects, and the physiology and ecology of fyn-bos insects. The Department houses an extensive collection of insects for study. A new, exciting field of study in the Department deals with the effect of agricultural and forestry activities on the landscape, on the animal and plant diversity, and on the water supply. The emphasis is on insect conservation bi-ology, both in Southern Africa and the Western Indian Ocean islands.

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 3578Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3510E-mail: voedselw@sun.ac.za Web site: www.sun.ac.za/foodsci

The Department of Food Science has a strong, thematic research approach.

Projects in the food microbiology theme include the detection and characteris-ing of spoilage and potential pathogens present in food products. The diversity of microbial populations in various food products, including fruit juices, dairy en-vironments, infant and fermented prod-ucts, is also studied.

The environmental theme in the food industry focuses on the use of anaerobic digestion technology, the use of ozona-tion and other pre-treatment techniques to improve the efficiency of the water treatment system, as well as reducing water usage in the general food-process-ing environment.

The food safety theme specifically researches the levels and types of mi-crobes present in polluted rivers that are utilised for irrigation. Microbial source tracking and carry over kinetics is the core of the research.

The spectroscopy theme focuses on the evaluation of bulk (single point) near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy as well as NIR hyperspectral image analysis for quantification of chemical components, qualification of quality, confirmation of authenticity and determination of irregu-larities in various food and agricultural products.

The cereal quality theme investigates and develops methods essential for ef-ficient breeding, production, processing and evaluation of various cereals.

The sensometric theme’s research projects are usually multi-disciplinary in nature: chemical, sensory and physical attributes of food products or new pro-totypes are correlated; advanced statisti-cal techniques are applied to determine the drivers of liking of specific consumer segments.

DEPARTMENT OF FOREST AND WOOD SCIENCE

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 3323Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3603E-mail: wood@sun.ac.za Web site: www.sun.ac.za/forestryBrochures available

Partner universities: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Oregon State University; Pennsylvania State University, University of British Colum-bia; Technical University Munich; Univer-sity of Helsinki.

The Department offers BScForHons, MFor and MScFor programmes. There

is a component of taught instruction and for the master’s pro-grammes this is complemented with a research component. Research is conducted in the fields set out below.

Forest Science- Silviculture: The genetic improvement of trees, propagation of

trees, tree establishment, management of indigenous forests and woodlands as well as site/species matching.

- Forestry development: The use of indigenous trees by com-munities, the participatory management of indigenous forests and woodlands and the use of agroforestry technologies for community development are investigated.

- Forest management: Research focuses on forest inventory, growth and yield modelling of timber, GIS-modelling, infor-matics, forestry economics and finance, business manage-ment and policy.

- Forest engineering: This field deals with logistics and supply-chain management, operations research, harvesting systems optimisation, optimal building and management practices for access roads and forest road networks, and timber trans-port, costing and work-study protocols.

Wood Science- Wood properties: Deepening study of the biological, physical

and chemical properties of importance during the processing and use of wood-based products. Include amongst others, micro and macro structures, biodegradation, wood/water re-lationship, thermal behaviour, mechanical strength and elec-trical and acoustic properties.

- Wood processing: Further studies of the processes, eco-nomics and management of primary and secondary wood processing industries.

- Wood-based constructions: The design, manufacture and properties of wood-based constructions, joints and fasten-ers, durability and performance testing.

- Industrial research and practice: Identification and solving of an industrial problem or development of a product.

DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 5839Fax: +27 (0)21 808 5833E-mail: merentia@sun.ac.za Web site: www.sun.ac.za/genetics

Institute for Plant Biotechnology (IPB)Tel: +27 (0)21 808 5839Fax: +27 (0)21 808 5833E-mail: edeluse@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/ipb

We have well-developed research projects covering a wide range of topics. These include small grain breeding (triticale and wheat); transformation of grapevine for improved virus resistance to leaf roll virus; the transfer of wide-spectrum anti-viral genes to specific cultivars; and cereal genomics and plant-insect interactions (i.e. host resistance against Russian wheat aphid).

Research is also carried out on human genetic diseases; mainly on the molecular genetics of iron- and haem-related diseases such as variegate porphyria and drug metabolism.

Aquaculture projects include the breeding of marine and freshwater aquatic species for amongst others improved growth rate and the genetic management of various fish and shellfish species by molecular marker analysis.The Institute for Plant Biotechnology offers many interdisci-plinary programmes, but specialises in the characterisation and manipulation of primary carbon metabolism in plants. The ultimate goal is to manipulate the relevant metabolic pathways to improve yield and quality, or to produce novel, high-value products in plants.

DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 4900Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2121E-mail: hortsci@sun.ac.za Web site: www.sun.ac.za/horticulture

The main focus of research is on the growth and reproductive development of fruit trees and fynbos, fruit and flower qua-lity, postharvest physiology and the use of technology. The underlying physiological mechanisms of winter dormancy and bud break, tree training and pruning, fruit set and thinning, and fruit development and quality are explained and practi-cal techniques for enhancing production of high-quality fruit and flowers are tested in the orchard. Postharvest research focuses on the investigation of fruit and flower handling pro-tocols, cooling and storage conditions for the optimisation of the shelf life and quality, as well as the underlying physiology of cell walls and membranes. All research conducted by the Department is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the economically important fruit and fynbos industries of South Africa in view of the overseas markets.

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT PATHOLOGY

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 4799Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4956E-mail: ls3@sun.ac.za Web site: www.sun.ac.za/plantpath

Research programmes on pre- and post-harvest diseases of vineyard and deciduous fruit crops are well established in the Department, while research projects have been extended to study diseases of citrus, vegetables and grain crops. Stu-dents are trained in the characterisation and understanding of the epidemiology of pathogens, and the use of integrated disease management strategies to control these pathogens. Research approaches involve the latest technologies avail-able for reducing the impact of pathogens on crops, and in-creasing resistance in plants. Pathogens that threaten local industries and export markets are detected using molecular techniques, and sustainable and affordable disease control methods are investigated to reduce or replace the use of chemicals that are damaging to natural ecosystems.

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DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 4790Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4791E-mail: grond@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/soil

The teaching and research programmes are concentrated on agriculture, forestry, ecology and the environment. The postgraduate programmes deals mainly with the application of soil science to production-related disciplines (viticulture, horticulture, citrus, annual crops and forestry) and it is now being extended to environmental and ecological studies such

as water quality, conservation farming, fire and reclamation ecology, human health and environmental impact studies. We are well equipped for fundamental research in pedology (for-mation and classification of soils) and in land evaluation, and are the only department in the Western Cape offering a full range of programmes in soil science. Furthermore, advanced programmes are offered in irrigation and water management.

DEPARTMENT OF VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGY

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 4782 / 3770Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4781 / 3771E-mail: dww@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/viti_oenol

Institute for Wine BiotechnologyContact numbers as aboveE-mail: iwbt@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/wine_biotechnology

This environment is unique as it is the only South African uni-versity where postgraduate studies in viticulture and oenology, and in grapevine and wine biotechnology, are undertaken.

ViticultureResearch mainly focuses on grapevine physiology, ecophysiol-ogy of berry ripening and precision viticulture, including remote sensing. The concept of terroir is as well considered as an in-tegrated approach related to grape quality in relation with the dedicated style of wine. Table grape cultivars are studied as it is an important part of the South African viticulture produc-tion. The improvement of grapevine material through somatic embryogenesis and subsequent genetic transformation, or with the aim of virus elimination, forms a substantial, additional focus.

OenologyResearch is aimed at studying the influence of a variety of winemaking processes, amongst others reductive treatments of white juice and controlled oxygen additions. The influence of wine yeasts and lactic acid bacteria on wine aroma and the interaction between the organisms are also being studied. Phenolic composition of grapes and how they are reflected in the corresponding wines are also investigated. Ageing of wine, specifically the contribution of wood compounds and different tannins, are being studied and evaluated with refer-ence to the chemical profile of the wine. All research strives to contextualise the research topics regarding the influence on wine composition, style and quality.

Grapevine and wine biotechnologyThe Institute for Wine Biotechnology operates across facul-ties and accepts students from a variety of relevant, academ-ic backgrounds. The research is geared towards generating new knowledge on grapevine, wine yeast and bacteria, as well as the genetic improvement of these wine-associated or-ganisms. The inhibition of wine spoilage causing microorgan-isms by natural antimicrobial agents is a further target. Mod-ern molecular approaches, based specifically on integrated high-throughput omics technologies and advanced analytical

tools such as infrared spectroscopy, HPLC, and GC-MS, are typically used in multi-disciplinary research projects that in-volve teams of students and researchers.

Our research aims to ensure sustainable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective production of high quality grapes and wine.

PROGRAMME (PROGRAMME STRUCTURE)

Conservation EcologyMScConsEcol (research)PhD (research)

MFor (taught, research)PhD (research)

FIELDS OF STUDY

Conservation Ecology

Forest Science, Development Forestry

Agricultural Economics and Management

BScAgricHons (taught)BAgricAdminHons (taught)MScAgric (research)MAgricAdmin (research)PhD (Agric) (research)PhD (research)DScAgric (research)

Agricultural Economics

MScAgric (research)MPhil in Aquaculture (taught, research)PhD (Agric) (research)PhD (research)DScAgric (research)

Animal Sciences, Aquaculture (Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding, Animal Physiology, Animal Products Science)

Crop Production Systems

Animal Production Systems

BScAgricHons (taught)Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Animal Sciences (Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding, Animal Physiology, Animal Products Science), Aquaculture

BScAgricHons (taught)MScAgric (taught, research)PhD (Agric) (research)PhD (research)DScAgric (research)

Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Entomology, Viticul-ture, Grapevine Biotechnology

MScAgric (research)Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Entomology, Genet-ics (Plant Breeding), Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Viticulture, Grapevine Biotechnology

Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences

Food and Wine Production Systems

BScForHons (taught)MScFor (taught, research)PhD (For) (research)DScFor (research)

Forest Science, Wood Science

BSc Food ScHons (taught)MSc Food Sc (research)PhD (Food Sc) (research)PhD (research)DSc Food Sc (research)

Food Science

BScAgricHons (taught)MScAgric (research)MScAgric (taught, research)PhD (Agric) (research)PhD (research)DScAgric (research)

Oenology, Viticulture, Grapevine and Wine Biotechno-logy

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The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences sets great store by research and postgraduate teaching as part of its academic mission. So it hardly comes as a surprise that annually about one-third of our students are engaged in studies at post-graduate level in our wide-ranging programme offering. We also make a point of integrating our offering of postgraduate programmes with the research focuses of the various de-partments and their staff and our students’ degree research commonly leads to national and international academic pub-lications. Students who are both academically deserving and financially needy are provided with financial support where at all possible.

The Faculty’s eighteen departments offer discipline-specific and interdisciplinary programmes in three primary focus areas, namely Language and Culture, Social Sciences, and Per-forming Arts. In offering so varied, yet so soundly planned a set of programmes, we strive to produce graduates who are knowledgeable and critical thinkers, and also to produce professional people eminently capable of making an excep-tional contribution to the cultural enrichment and knowledge requirements of South Africa’s and Africa’s communities in the 21st century.

So that our students may be sure of getting quality instruc-tion, conventional contact tuition is supplemented with com-puter technology by a team of well-qualified supervisors and teachers. In keeping with the University’s strategic policy, the Faculty mostly uses English as the medium of postgraduate tuition.

In terms of geographical provenance, the student body has strong national and international profiles and is demographically speaking well representative of the country’s student popula-tion.

Feel free to make use of the contact details which are given to request further information about programmes.

DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES

For more informationProgramme coordinator: Ms K de WetTel: +27 (0)21 808 2210Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2171E-mail: afrika@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/african_languagesBrochures available

Programmes- Honours programme in African Languages*- Master’s programme in African Languages*- Master’s programme in African Languages for Professional

Contexts*- Doctoral programme in African Languages*

All our programmes may be taken full-time or part-time.

The postgraduate programme offering include the following specialisations:• Literature• Linguistics• Communication studies• Literacy, language learning and teaching

Our programmes afford students the opportunity to do specia-lised study within the framework of internationally recognised theories, and to explore current practical situations and prac-tice of African languages of which best solutions are informed by theoretically based insights.

The Honours programme entails the study of five course-work modules and the Master’s programme in African Lan-guages entails a 100% thesis or coursework and a 50% the-sis or an assignment.

The Master’s programme in African Languages for Profes-sional Contexts is a structured programme that entails specia-lised study in a range of linguistic fields essential to language practitioners in the government sector and private sector, who are responsible for advancing the status and promoting the use of the African languages in professional contexts. These fields include language planning and policy, communication and discourse analysis, and text and genre analysis.

DEPARTMENT OF AFRIKAANS AND DUTCH

For more informationSee contact numbers under programmesWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/afrndl/

BAHons*This one-year, taught programme consists of two main streams: Afrikaans linguistics and Afrikaans and Dutch literature.Contact: Prof S HuigenTel: +27 (0)21 808 2170Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3815E-mail: sh@sun.ac.za

MA*In this programme, students may choose between a 100% and a 50% thesis supplemented by six-month coursework (50%) overseas. The Universities of Leiden, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Tilburg, Nijmegen and Ghent are some of the most important universities with which we have exchange agree-ments.Contact: Prof PH FosterTel: +27 (0)21 808 2174Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3815E-mail: rf@sun.ac.za

Arts &Social Sciences

i Faculty Secretary • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4840 • Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3822 • Web site: www.sun.ac.za/artsSee also Calendar Part 4: www.sun.ac.za/university/jaarboek *Programmes suitable for international students

MA in Creative Writing in AfrikaansThis intensively supervised programme consisting of monthly workshops is residential (campus-based). It entails a piece of creative work in the genre of your choice (50%) and a related thesis (50%).Contact: Prof M van NiekerkFax: 021-8083815E-mail: mvn4@sun.ac.zaDr. WPP AnkerTel. +27 (0)21 808 2163Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3815E-mail: anker@sun.ac.za

PhD*This programme consists of a disserta-tion that is written under the supervision of one of the departmental teachers.Contact: Prof PH FosterTel: +27 (0)21 808 2174Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3815E-mail: rf@sun.ac.za

Postgraduate Diploma in Translation*This one-year taught programme offers students a choice between any of the African Languages of South Africa, Afri-kaans, English, French and German, of which they choose two languages for editing and as source and target lang-uages for translation and interpreting. Students do modules in translation and interpreting theory, practical translation, practical interpreting and lexicography and compulsory outside work.Contact: Dr H Lesch Tel.: +27 (0)21 808 3573Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3815E-mail: hlesch@sun.ac.za

MPhil in Translation*The first year of this programme is taught; the second entails writing a the-sis. Students must choose from the fol-lowing modules: Advanced Translation Theory, Advanced Interpreting Theory, Practical Translation, Interpreting and Editing. Two modules from Literary Translation, Lexicography, Intercultural Communication, Bible Translation or Machine Translation are also chosen and two languages from the following: any of the African languages of South Africa, Afrikaans, English, French, and German. They translate or interpret from both languages and into both, and they also edit both. All the languages are not offered every year – demand dictates which are on offer.Contact details are given below the PhD in Translation.

PhD in Translation*This programme consists of a disser-tation that is written under the supervi-sion of a promoter.Contact: Prof AE FeinauerTel +27 (0)21 808 2162Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3815E-mail: aef@sun.ac.za

MPhil in Lexicography*Students write a thesis on a topic in theoretical lexicography.Contact details are given below the PhD in Lexicography.

PhD in Lexicography*Students write a dissertation under the supervision of a promoter.Contact: Prof RH GouwsTel: +27 (0)21 808 2164Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3815E-mail: rhg@sun.ac.za

MPhil in Document Analysis and Design*This taught, residential programme fo-cuses on the analysis and production of effective, corporate documentation and includes self-study. The programme includes modules such as Introduction to Document Design, Text Analysis and Text Quality, Intercultural Communica-tion and Translation Theory. Lectures are presented in the late afternoon to accommodate working students.Contact: Prof LG de StadlerTel: +27 (0)21 808 2167Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3676E-mail: lgds@sun.ac.za

DEPARTMENT OF ANCIENT STUDIES

For more informationProgramme coordinator: Ms B CysterTel: +27 (0)21 808 3203Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3480E-mail: cyster@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/as

The Department focuses on the lang-uages and cultures of the Ancient Medi-terranean and Near Eastern worlds with the emphasis on the connection be-tween Antiquity and the world of today. Our programmes are taught in English and Afrikaans and can all be taken by non-residential students, except the Honours in Classical Languages.

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this culminates in original research that generates new knowledge. The mas-ter’s programmes require one or two years for completion. Doctoral studies take at least two years.

MPhil* and PhD* in Ancient Cul-turesThe MPhil and PhD in Ancient Cul-tures focus on the cultures of the An-cient Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds, the interrelatedness of these cultures and their influence on the mod-ern world.

The two-year MPhil programme fol-lows directly on a bachelor’s degree.

Students choose between two op-tions: (1) assignments and a 100% thesis in the second year or (2) assign-ments and a 25% research project in the second year. Themes for the MPhil: ancient literature, art, mythology, reli-gion, cosmology, political thought, ev-eryday life, reception.

The PhD entails the writing of a dis-sertation which is the result of indepen-dent and original research.

Honours, MA* and PhD* in Classi-cal LiteratureThe Honours (taught and residential), MA and PhD focus on authors, genres and themes in Latin or Greek literature. The admission requirement for the Honours is Greek or Latin as major in the bachelor’s degree.

BPhil*, MPhil* and PhD* in Bible In-terpretationThese programmes focus on the ori-gin and transmission of the Bible, the world of the Bible and its literature, as well as the interpretation of the Bible. The programmes are offered jointly with the Department of Old and New Testa-ment.

MA* and PhD* in Biblical LanguagesThese programmes focus on Greek or Hebrew, specialising in linguistics, lite-rature and Bible translation, as well as the interrelatedness between these cul-tures and their influence on the modern world. The MA programme takes two years and follows directly on a bache-lor’s degree. Students choose between two options: (1) assignments and a 100% thesis in the second year or (2) assignments and a 25% research pro-ject in the second year. The admission requirement for the Honours is Greek or Hebrew as major in the bachelor’s

degree.The PhD entails the writing of a dis-

sertation which is the result of indepen-dent and original research.

DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA

For more informationDr P du PreezTel: +27 (0)21 808 3208Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3086E-mail: cntr@sun.ac.za Web site: www.sun.ac.za/dramaFor programme curricula, see Calendar Part 4 The Department offers a unique set of professional and academic pro-grammes aimed at postgraduate train-ing in Drama and Theatre Studies. Our postgraduate students have access to a research library in the Depart-ment and may also be involved in the research activities run from this library.

Our programmes may contain both practical and theoretical components and tuition is in Afrikaans and/or Eng-lish. Content is specifically geared to suit the interests and needs of indivi dual students. A range of specialisations are offered, including: Drama and theatre research: Theory, methodology and practice.South African and African theatre: History, structures, texts and perfor-mances.Playwriting: Text creation, compiling programmes and writing plays.Media practice: Theory and practice of radio, television and film.Interactive theatre: Theory and prac-tice of drama and theatre in education, community theatre and industrial thea-tre, among others.Directing: Directing and choreography for the stage.Performance skills: Acting for the stage, speech communication, musical theatre and cabaret.Technical and management skills: Ap-plied theatre practice, set and costume design, marketing and publicity, and theatre and production management, among others.

The master’s and doctoral programmes are also accessible to individuals with a theoretical knowledge of drama or me-dia, for instance by means of a prior degree in literature or communication studies, or related qualifications.

BDramHons in Drama and Theatre Studies*This taught programme (1 year full-time) consists of both theoretical and practi-cal components. The taught modules are the methodology of theatre re-search, advanced theories of theatre and drama, and advanced text analysis (contemporary international texts, and South African and African texts). Practi-cal specialisations can be chosen from the above-mentioned specialisations.

MDram in Drama and Theatre Studies*This programme is presented in two forms: 1. As a research-based thesis pro-gramme (after four-year bachelor’s or honours) that can be done full-time (one year) or part-time (two years) as a residential or non-residential pro-gramme. 2. As a research-based thesis pro-gramme (after four-year bachelor’s or honours) that can be done full-time (one year) as a residential programme. This option incorporates practical re-search components that must tie in with the thesis written.

PhD in Drama and Theatre Studies*A two-year, full-time or part-time aca-demic programme based on indepen-dent research, leading to a dissertation. This programme can also be done as a non-residential programme.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

For more informationDr R Goodman (MA and PhD inquiries)Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2044E-mail: rg@sun.ac.zaDr M Samuelson (honours inquiries)Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2043E-mail: megsam@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/englishThe taught honours and master’s pro-grammes are only offered as residential programmes. Honours in English Studies*This one-year programme consists of eight components. Six are coursework (taught), and two are a compulsory re-search essay. Each coursework com-ponent comprises twelve two-hour seminars.Students take one module: English Studies. A range of literary issues and texts are covered, including fiction, poe try, drama, postcolonial theory and

literature, film, life-writing / biography, science fiction, modern theory, creative writing, South African and African litera-ture.

Master’s in English Studies*Students may choose between a re-search option (consisting of a thesis of 50 000 words) and a coursework option (taught). The coursework op-tion consists of three elective course-work components and a compulsory research component (consisting of a thesis of 25 000 words). Each course-work component comprises twelve two-hour seminars in the first semester. The research component (50% of the programme) comprises at least twelve two-hour supervision sessions in the second semester.

PhDThe programme is focused entirely on a particular area of study, phenomenon, or thematic grouping. There are no for-mal classes, but students are expected to have regular meetings with their promoters to monitor progress, or else to remain in regular contact by e-mail, post, fax or telephone.

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL LINGUISTICS

For more informationDepartmental Chair: Prof C AnthonissenProgramme coordinator: C SmitTel: +27 (0)21 808 2052Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2009Email: linguis@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/linguistBrochures and prospectuses available

The Department’s postgraduate pro-grammes can be taken residentially or non-residentially from anywhere in South Africa or abroad. On-campus tu-toring is optional, except for the MPhil in Intercultural Communication which requires one contact session per year.

MA in Linguistics for the Language Professions*This programme provides language teachers, lecturers and other educa-tors, speech-language and hearing therapists, translators, interpreters, language advisors, editors and other media specialists with the opportunity to benefit intellectually and profession-ally from the scientific study of language and language-related phenomena. Stu-

dents can choose from several speciali-sation areas, amongst others language structure, language use, second lan-guage acquisition, intercultural com-munication, variation in language and language impairment.

The programme is taught in English and Afrikaans and the minimum dura-tion is two years. Students can choose one of three options:(1) Assignments (first year) and a 100% thesis (second year), or(2) Assignments (first year) and assign-ments and a 50% thesis (second year), or(3) Assignments (first year) and assign-ments and two 25% research projects in the second year.

MA in Linguistic Theory*The programme entails research on a problem or a group of related problems within the framework of (1) generative linguistic theory and/or (2) recent theo-ries of language use. The results are presented in a thesis. The minimum duration is two years for students with a bachelor’s degree and one year for students with an honours degree.

MPhil in Intercultural Communication*The focus of the programme is specifi-cally linguistic. It is designed for profes-sionals who routinely communicate across cultural boundaries or who are responsible for training and manag-ing others who engage in intercultural communication, and for students and academics with a special interest in the phenomenon of intercultural communi-cation.

The programme has a minimum dura-tion of two years and is taught in Eng-lish (assignments and theses may be written in Afrikaans, provided that the supervisor(s) and examiner(s) involved are proficient in Afrikaans). Students can choose between two options:(1) Assignments (first year) and a 100% thesis (second year), or(2) Assignments (first year) and assign-ments and a 50% thesis (second year).

The second year is presented in co-operation with the University of Cape Town and the University of the Western Cape.

MPhil in Second Language Studies*This programme is designed for lan-guage teachers, lecturers and other educators, speech-language and hear-ing therapists, translators, interpreters,

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language advisors and media special-ists who wish to engage in the scientific study of the nature, knowledge, acqui-sition and use of second languages.

It has a minimum duration of two years and is taught in English. Students can choose between two options:(1) Assignments and an examination (first year) and a 100% thesis (second year), or(2) Assignments (first year) and assign-ments and an examination (second year).

PhD in General Linguistics*Students write a dissertation which is the result of independent and original research within the framework of one or more modern, general, linguistic theo-ries.

DEPARTMENT OF GEO- GRAPHY AND ENVIRONMEN- TAL STUDIES

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 3218Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3109Web site: www.sun.ac.za/geo/See Calendar Parts 4, 5 and 10Brochures available from postgraduate coordinator: mcron@sun.ac.za Exchange agreements exist inter alia with the Universities of Louvain, Peçs, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Utrecht. Proj-ects are undertaken in cooperation with these universities in GIS, tourism and urban studies.

BAHons in Geographical Informa-tion Systems*This programme focuses on GIS, urban or tourism analysis and a research ap-plication. It is a taught course offered in English in blocks on campus for one year full-time.Programme coordinator:Prof SE DonaldsonE-mail: rdonaldson@sun.ac.za

BAHons in Geography and Environ-mental Studies*This programme covers urban analysis, tourism analysis, environmental analysis and a research application. It is a taught course offered in English on campus in blocks over one year full-time.Programme coordinator:Prof SE DonaldsonE-mail: rdonaldson@sun.ac.za

BScHons in Geoinformatics*Here the focus falls on Geographical In-formation Systems (GIS), environmental analysis or remote sensing and a re-search application. It is a taught course presented in English in blocks on cam-pus over one year full-time.

MA or MSc in Geography and Envi-ronmental Studies*Students undertake geographical research on spatial problems in human or environ-mental geography that results in a thesis.Programme coordinator:Prof JH van der MerweE-mail: jhvdm@sun.ac.za

MA in Geographical Information Systems or MSc in Geoinformatics*This programme entails geographical research on the development or appli-cation of geographical information sys-tems (GIS), or remote sensing, in spatial environmental problem solving resulting in a thesis.Programme coordinator:Prof JH van der MerweE-mail: jhvdm@sun.ac.za

MPhil in Environmental Management*For information on this interdisciplinary programme, see Department 35.Programme coordinator:Prof JJ MullerE-mail: jjs3@sun.ac.za

PhD in Geography and Environmen-tal Studies*Research on a human-environmental problem from a spatial perspective cul-minating in a dissertation that makes an original contribution to knowledge or that reinterprets existing knowledge.Programme coordinator:Prof JH van der MerweE-mail: jhvdm@sun.ac.za

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

For more informationProf AM GrundlinghTel: +27 (0)21 808 2178 / 2177E-mail: amgrund@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/geskiedenis/ Programmes- BAHons in History* (taught 1 year)- MA in History* (taught or research; 1

or 2 years)- PhD in History* (research; 3 or 4 years)

These programmes equip students

with in-depth knowledge about the in-terplay between past and present. The present did not come about by acci-dent, but has been shaped by complex processes. We explore both the nature and construction of these processes.

The aim of our programmes is to es-tablish a link between the present and the past by noting how current trends developed over time. An attempt is made to scrutinise general views about the past in a well-grounded, critical way. We encourage students to further develop their own research interests from one of the focal areas given below under the individual guidance of one of our lecturers.

The Honours programme’s modules are Theory in Historical Writing, Histori-cal methodology, Historiography and Southern African history.

The Master’s programme following on the Honours one consists of course-work (50%) and a thesis (50%), or of a thesis only (100%).

Focal areas• Historical dimensions in the develop-

ment of community identity in South Africa

• Working class history• Environmental history• Histories of the human body• War and society (the socio-cultural in-

fluence of wars on societies over the long term)

• Business history• History, production of heritage and

tourism

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMA- TION SCIENCE AND CENTRE FOR KNOWLEDGE DYNAMICS AND DECISION MAKING

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 2423E-mail: nodysa@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www. informatics.sun.ac.za Our postgraduate programmes in the Department and Centre fall in the cate-gory of “scarce skills” as defined by the SA government. In addition, the pro-grammes in Socio-Informatics belong to the group of SET (science and tech-nology) subjects.

The point of departure is the phenome-non of the knowledge economy and society as it is driven by knowledge-based systems in organisations and societies.

Our claim that the primary purpose of such systems is to contri bute to more accountable decision making in condi-tions of complexity, means that our pro-grammes distinguish themselves clearly from the standard South African ones. The Department houses the Centre for Knowledge Dynamics and Decision Making.

Honours in Socio-Informatics*This programme equips students with advanced knowledge of and skills in technological systems and their integra-tion with human and social dynamics. A particular focus is on the development of knowledge-based systems aimed at improved efficiency and decision mak-ing in organisations and society.

Some of the themes covered in Socio-Informatics are: computer programming, database design, web-design, systems design and analysis, E-Business, graph-ic visualisation and model ling, systems theory, ontology and complexity. Thanks to an agreement with the Oracle and SAP companies, students can benefit from a range of Oracle and SAP training opportunities.

This full-time, one-year programme consists of contact teaching and an independent project. For further infor-mation seewww.sun.ac.za/socio-informatics.

MPhil in Information and Know-ledge Management (MIKM)*This three-year programme comprises the study of the management, leader-ship and strategic development of knowledge intensive organisations. It is offered part time by means of con-tact teaching sessions in blocks of one week each in Stellenbosch or Gauteng. Further information at and applications via www.sun.ac.za/mikm.

MA in Socio-Informatics*The MA develops research capacity in Socio-Informatics by means of an inde-pendent research project under supervi-sion, which culminates in a thesis. See our web site for the master’s protocol.

PhD in Socio-InformaticsThis programme requires independent and original research leading up to a dissertation. See our web site for the doctoral protocol.

DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM

For more informationTel/Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3488E-mail: lnewman@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/journalism

The Department of Journalism is the only specialised postgraduate train-ing institution for this profession in South Africa. In the one-year BPhil pro-gramme, professional, practical skills dovetail with conceptual skills. In the advanced M and D programmes the focus shifts to research on journalism in particular, and the media in general.

BPhil in JournalismThis full-time, one-year programme leads to a professional qualification. Students applying for admission to this programme must have a bachelor’s de-gree, or be in their final year for a bach-elor’s degree and obtain the qualifica-tion before the BPhil starts the following year. Applications close at the end of August and selection takes place in September of the year before study.

MPhil in Journalism*A taught programme requiring students to visit the Stellenbosch campus for the compulsory attendance of two series of block lectures. Students may make ap-pointments for supervision in between. Students choose between coursework plus a 25% research assignment, or coursework plus a 50% thesis, or a 100% thesis. The coursework entails electives such as Science and Technol-ogy Journalism; Media Management; Media, Culture and the Information So-ciety; Media, Democracy and Develop-ment; Media Ethics; Media History or International Journalism. Applications close at the end of August and selec-tion takes place in September.

PhD in Journalism*A doctoral study may be undertaken af-ter the student and the Department has reached an agreement on a research topic and proposal.

DEPARTMENT OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 2133Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2035E-mail: vmaltzan@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/forlang/

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MPhil in Hypermedia for Language Learning*This two-year programme provides an introduction to computer-assisted language learning, enabling students to design, develop, deliver and critically evaluate electronic multimedia material for language learning. Web delivery is emphasised. The programme is offered online.Contact: Mrs RO du Toit, e-mail: rdt@sun.ac.za orlizellee@sun.ac.za

PhD in Comparative LiteratureThis programme consists of an independent dissertation in the multidisciplinary field of comparative literature in collabo-ration with the Departments of Afrikaans and Dutch, Ancient Studies, African Languages and English. The student decides on a research topic in consultation with the Department in which supervision will mainly take place. Sources are read in the original language of publication and the dissertation is written in Afrikaans or in English. Contact: Dr Catherine du Toit, e-mail: cdt@sun.ac.za

Honours, MA and PhD in French*Honours: This one-year, taught programme is presented in French and is designed to diversify and to deepen students’ knowledge of French literature and to further the acquisition of relevant research methodology. Themes include myth and modernity, literature and society, translation and film studies. Bursaries are made available by the French Government for further studies and/or training in France.

MA: This one-year programme entails the writing of a thesis in French on a topic that is selected by the student in close consultation with the Department. Students maintain contact with the supervisor by means of regular meetings or e-mail. PhD: At least two years of research resulting in a disserta-tion (with an oral defence). In close consultation with the De-partment, the student selects a research topic and submits a research proposal which meets the requirements set by the Faculty. Contact: Dr Catherine du Toit, e-mail: cdt@sun.ac.za

Honours, MA and PhD in German* Honours: This one-year (residential) programme taught in German focuses on authors, genres and themes related to the literature, culture and language of the German-speaking countries within the (Southern) African context. A four-week study tour to Germany between semesters is also offered (limited number of bursaries available). MA: Students can either register for a 50% thesis or for a 100% thesis. For the 50% thesis option, the student chooses four modules of the MA at Leipzig University, Germany. After completion of these modules, the student returns to Stellen-bosch to write the thesis. For the 100% thesis option, the student selects a topic for a thesis in close consultation with the Department. PhD: Takes at least two years of research resulting in a disserta-tion (with an oral defence). In close consultation with the Depart-ment, the student selects a research topic and submits a research proposal which meets the requirements set by the Faculty. Contact: Prof C von Maltzan, e-mail: vmaltzan@sun.ac.za

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

For more informationProgramme coordinator: Prof IJ GrovéTel: +27 (0)21 808 2335 / 2353Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2340E-mail: ig@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/music BMusHons*This taught programme requires a minimum of one year full-time study and focuses either on musicology, music educa-tion, music technology, composition or performance. Admis-sion to performance programmes (solo, accompaniment, chamber music or choir conducting) is subject to auditions.

MMus*Both the one-year (after honours) and the two-year (after bachelor’s) programmes develop research skills by means of either a 100% (Musicology or Music Education) the-sis or a 50% thesis or smaller assignments. The latter two programme structures include either public concert perfor-mances, conducting performance or compositions or other tasks. Admission for performance options (solo, composition, accompaniment, chamber music, conducting) is subject to auditions. Supplementary work may be required.

MPhil Music Technology*The programme, a combination of taught modules and re-search, requires at least two years of full-time study. It focuses on the development of advanced practical and research skills

in the technical sound domain, and on software in the broader music field.

PhDThis programme consists of a disserta-tion and an oral examination. Supple-mentary work may be required. The study can consist of exclusively theo-retical work, or can be an integrated study of creative processes (such as public performances) and theoretical work to be reported in the dissertation.

Advanced Certificate in Education (Music) (ACE)This part-time, non-residential, two-year programme consists of block sessions during school holidays and on Satur-days during school terms.

Higher Licentiate in Music Perfor-mance (HLMP)*An admission examination in the prin-cipal instrument or in singing to prove sufficient potential as a performer is required. A full-time, one-year pro-gramme by way of contact tuition.

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

For more informationSecretary: Ms L van KerwelTel: +27 (0)21 808 2418Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3556E-mail: lek@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/philosophy/Brochure available The postgraduate programmes in Phi-losophy are generally related to conti-nental philosophy and applied ethics.

In keeping with existing agreements with foreign universities (for example the Catholic University of Louvain in Bel-gium and a number of Dutch universi-ties), international students are allowed to follow substitute modules at Stellen-bosch while remaining enrolled at their home university. Similarly, students from Stellenbosch may follow modules at selected foreign universities.

Honours in Philosophy*This is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. The programme consists of five fully taught modules and one module devoted to a supervised research project. Class attendance for the taught modules is compulsory.

MA in Philosophy*This programme offers a taught option

or a research option. The taught option consists of four taught modules, and a thesis of limited extent or two publishable articles. The research option consists of a supervised research project that cul-minates in a full thesis. Students do not have to reside on campus, but should be readily available for consultation with their lecturers and/or supervisor.

MPhil in Applied Ethics*This two-year, taught programme of-fers a thorough schooling in applied ethics, with eventual specialisation in biomedical ethics, environmental ethics or business ethics. No previous training in philosophy is required; admission is based on any preceding bachelor’s de-gree. Students do not have to reside on campus, but are required to attend two intensive contact sessions at the begin-ning of each semester.

PhD in Philosophy*This programme follows on from the MA programme at the highest level of academic teaching and research. The programme is completed by way of consultation between promoter and student, and residency is not required.

DEPARTMENT OF POLITI- CAL SCIENCE

For more informationMrs M van NiekerkTel.: +27 (0)21 808 2414Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2110E-mail: mvn2@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/polwet/Brochures available Some of the modules of our pro-grammes can be followed at Lund Uni-versity in Sweden. The department also has a partnership programme with the International Peace Research Institute in Oslo (Norway).

Honours in Political Science*This programme is offered full-time resi-dential and consists of taught modules.

Students undertake an intensive study of a number of selected focal ar-eas in political science or international relations. Such a study equips students and analysts with an in-depth under-standing of the political processes and behaviour in South African society or at the global level.

Master of International Studies*This full-time residential programme consists of taught modules plus a thesis. Students have two options: a one-year version (after an honours or equivalent degree) and a two-year ver-sion (after a bachelor’s degree). The programme focuses on the dynamics of interdependence, the actors and the structures of the contemporary global political economy. It is aimed at decision-makers in the public and private sectors who are confronted by and must develop strategies in a world which is subject to the dynamics of political, economic and technological globalisation.

Other Programmes• MA in Political Science* (thesis / taught

and thesis)• PhD* (dissertation)

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHO- LOGY

For more informationDepartmental ChairTel: +27 (0)21 808 3461Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3584E-mail: sielkunde@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/psychology The Department, through its teaching, research and service provision, has committed itself to the advancement of the psychological well-being of the people in our region, country and on our continent. Consequently, the psycho-social problems facing South Africa and Africa are strongly emphasised in our academic programmes and research projects. In addition, we have coopera-tion agreements with the University of Maastricht (the Netherlands), the Na-tional University of Mexico (UNAM) and the University of Trondheim (Norway).

Honours in Psychology*This one-year, residential programme consists of modules in Psychotherapy, Psychopathology, Psychometry, Re-search Methodology, Child Psychology, Family Psychology, Career Psychology, Community Psychology, Cognitive Psy-chology, Social Psychology, Psychology of Women, Interpersonal Relationships and Eco-psychology. Modules offered will be subject to the availability of staff and to a minimum required number of students. The programme also includes a compulsory research component.

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Master’s programme in Clinical Psy-chology and Community Counsel-lingThis professional programme may lead to registration as a clinical or a counsel-ling psychologist with the Professional Board for Psychology. Admission to the programme is by selection with up to 10 students being admitted annually. The closing date for applications is 30 June. The programme encompasses theoretical modules, practical training, professional development and super-vision with exposure to working with individual children and adults, groups, families, couples and communities. A 25% research assignment must also be done.

MA* and PhD* in PsychologyThese programmes are based on re-search leading to a thesis or a disser-tation. Research in these programmes is usually part of departmental research projects. These include projects on cul-ture and mental health, women’s men-tal health, family well-being, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual-ity and HIV/Aids, childhood fears, ap-plied community psychology and ag-gression.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

For more informationProgramme coordinator:Prof S GreenTel: +27 (0)21 808 2070Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3765E-mail: sgreen@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/soc_workBrochures available MA in Social Work1. Research programme in Social Work This option enables students to un-dertake independent research with the guidance of a supervisor, leading to a thesis that constitutes 100% of the pro-gramme. The programme extends over one or two years depending on the en-try point.

2. Taught programme in Welfare Pro-gramme ManagementThis option aims to prepare students for high-level posts in welfare agencies and to undertake independent research with the guidance of a supervisor.

It extends over two years and con-sists of formal lectures, seminar work

and self-study that constitute 50% of the programme. Students also conduct research leading to a thesis that consti-tutes 50% of the programme.

The following modules are presented:• Social welfare policy• Social work management• Social work supervision• Perspectives, theories and models for

social work intervention• Social work researchThe taught component is presented in English at contact opportunities.

PhD in Social WorkThe programme aims to increase stu-dents’ advanced knowledge of and skills in research, equipping them to undertake independent research within the disciplines of social work theory and social work practice.

It takes at least two years and con-sists primarily of self-study and con-sultation with the promoter about the research and the dissertation, which carries a weight of 100%.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIO- LOGY AND SOCIAL ANTHRO- POLOGY

For more informationMs C FortuinTel: +27 (0)21 808 2417E-mail: cfortuin@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/sociologyDepartmental brochure available

BAHons in Sociology* and in Social Anthropology*These one-year, taught programmes are strictly residential and also require a research assignment. Students gain theoretical insight on social phenome-na, including structures, institutions and relationships, develop important social science research skills and examine critical issues in South African society within a comparative perspective.

MA in Sociology* and in Social An-thropology*The MA programmes consist of a thesis on an approved topic and two support modules and extend over one year. The programmes focus on the applica-tion of theoretical and methodological understanding as well as relevant re-search skills to a specialisation area in either sociology or social anthropology. South African material is studied from

a comparative perspective, but other study areas may be considered.

MPhil in Social Science Methods*The programme entails block courses and a thesis, and extends over two years. It focuses on the methodology of social sciences research and aspects of science philosophy, research ethics and research management.

PhD in Sociology*This two-year programme entails a dis-sertation that demonstrates a grasp of both theoretical and methodological is-sues in sociology. It fosters the student’s ability to think critically and in an inno-vative way, while producing new knowl-edge in the selected research area.

PhD in Social Anthropology*This two-year programme entails a dis-sertation that demonstrates a grasp of both theoretical and methodological issues in social anthropology. It fosters the student’s ability to think critically and in an innovative way, while produc-ing new knowledge in the selected re-search area.

PhD in Social Science Methods*This two-year programme entails a dis-sertation and focuses on aspects of social sciences methodology, including research designs and methodological paradigms, methods of sampling, data collection and analysis, and project management skills.

DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS

For more informationMrs Y WilliamsTel: +27 (0)21 808 3052E-mail: yumna@sun.ac.zaWeb site: academic.sun.ac.za/fine_arts/Brochures on programmes available

Our honours and master’s programmes are strictly residential and students work closely with their lecturers and su-pervisors who guide and evaluate the different dimensions of the respective areas of study. The programmes are flexible and allow students to pursue in-dependent, creative and/or theoretical research in art theory, art history and visual studies.

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BAHons in Visual Studies*Coursework (comprising three courses) and an independent research article (1 year).

MA in Visual Studies*Independent, theoretical research and thesis (1 year).

MPhil in Visual Arts (Illustration)*Coursework, studio research and thesis (2 years). Vocationally oriented academic and technical instruction in il-lustration, with the emphasis on practi-cal illustration, theory of illustration and creative writing. During the second year of study the practical component in-volves independent studio practice and the theoretical component a thesis.

MA in Visual Arts*Independent studio research and the-sis (2 years). Specialisation in jewellery and metal design, graphic design, painting, sculpture, illustration, printmaking, photog-raphy or new media. The programme involves the production of a body of practical work and a thesis related to one of the above-mentioned specialisa-tions.

MA in Art Education*Taught, independent studio research and thesis (2 years). Specialisation in art education and studio work. Stu-dents produce a body of practical work and write a thesis.

PhD in Visual Arts*Doctoral degrees in the arts are re-search degrees culminating in a dis-sertation. The study as a whole can consist of theoretical work or it can be the results of an integrated study of the creative processes and theoretical work that are reported in a dissertation. The unique nature of the integrated option is derived from the coherence and interdependency of the study of the creative process and theoretical di-mensions of the research leading to an original contribution to knowledge and insight into the arts.

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faculty ofEconomic and Management Sciencesi Ms Nazli Daniels • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4837 • E-mail: ndaniels@sun.ac.za

Ms Janine Davids • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4836 • E-mail: jdavids@sun.ac.za

The Faculty of Economic and Man-agement Sciences, established in 1925, is the largest of the ten fac-ulties of the University. It consists of the following eight departments: Accounting, Business Manage-ment, Economics, the University of Stellenbosch Business School, Industrial Psychology, Logistics, School of Public Management and Planning, and Statistics and Actu-arial Science.

The Faculty occupies three buildings on the main campus at Stellenbosch, while the postgraduate programmes of the Business School and the School of

Public Management and Planning are offered on the Bellville Park Campus. Both campuses have modern libraries and modern technological facilities. The Bellville Park Campus also offers con-venient accommodation.

Our departments offer postgraduate programmes of the highest quality. This is borne out by, for example, interna-tionally sought-after accreditations such as EQUIS (European Quality Improve-ment System) and AMBA (Association of MBAs) for the University of Stellen-bosch Business School. Our training for professional registration in specialist fields such as Accounting and Actuarial

Science enjoys national and interna-tional accreditation by professional in-stitutes and our students’ performance in external examinations is proof of the quality of our programmes. In a similar vein our programmes in Industrial Psy-chology and Human Resource Man-agement are acknowledged by pro-fessional bodies. In other disciplines, excellent quality of tuition is ensured by cooperation agreements; these cover matters such as the exchange of stu-dents and teaching staff, and joint re-search projects with internationally rec-ognised academic institutions.

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 3431Fax: +27 (0)21 886 4176Web site: www.sun.ac.za/accounting

The Department focuses mainly on training professional accountants. Its programmes therefore satisfy the re-quirements of various professional bodies. Students may also do research in one or more of the following: Accounting, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Man-agement Accounting or Taxation.

Chartered AccountantsThe South African Institute of Chartered

Accountants (SAICA) control the account-ing profession in the RSA. To qualify as a chartered accountant a candidate must pass both Part 1 and Part 2 of the qualifying examinations of the SAICA and complete a three-year training contract as trainee ac-countant (after obtaining a bachelor’s de-gree) at an approved training organisation.

To gain entry to Part 1 of the qualifying examinations, which is conducted by SA-ICA, a candidate must obtain the degree BAccHons (Accounting subjects) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting at this University or any other degree or diploma that has been approved for this purpose.

To gain entry to Part 2 of the qualifying examination of the SAICA, which is con-ducted by SAICA, a student must comply with the following requirements:- Successful completion of Part 1 of the

qualifying examination.- Successful completion of a preparatory

course at an approved educational or-ganisation with a view to Part 2 of the professional examination.

- Completion of 18 months of a training contract as a trainee accountant at an approved training organisation.

EnquiriesKobus van Schalkwyk or Pieter von Wielligh Tel: +27 (0)21 808 3682 / 3846E-mail: cjvs1@sun.ac.za / pvw@sun.ac.za

Chartered Management Accoun-tantsThe internationally recognised qualifi-cation of Chartered Management Ac-countant is obtained by passing the ex-amination set by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in London.

Our modules for the BCommHons (Management Accounting) comply with the CIMA requirements. Students who have obtained this BCommHons after completing a BComm (Management Accounting) degree at Stellenbosch University are exempted from nine of CIMA’s fourteen examinations.

EnquiriesFlippie WesselsTel: +27 (0)21 808 3437E-mail: plw@sun.ac.za

Certified AccountantsThe internationally recognised qualifica-tion of Certified Accountant is obtained by passing the examinations set by the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA) in London and complying with the requirements set for practical experience.

Our modules for BComm (Financial Accounting) are recognised by ACCA. Students who have obtained this BComm are currently exempted from ACCA’s first nine subjects (maximum exemption that could be granted) and may sit for the remaining five subjects at two exam sessions.

Please note: Our BCommHons (Financial Accoun­ting) programme is in abeyance, but will be offered again once external accreditation at IRBA is fina­lised by ACCA.

EnquiriesGeorge NelTel: +27 (0)21 808 3422E-mail: gfn@sun.ac.za

Training of tax specialistsThe programme for the qualifications MAcc (Taxation) or MComm (Taxation) runs over two years on the Stellenbosch and Bellville Park Campuses and en-tails group discussions and research. Students must prepare for these group discussions, which are held twice a week. The research culminates in the writing of an assignment and an article for an accredited journal. Admission requirements for MAcc (Taxation): BAccHons, the PGDA or an equivalent.Admission requirements for MComm (Taxation): BComm, LLB. BAccLLB or an equivalent.

EnquiriesHerman Viviers or Rudie NelTel: +27 (0)21 808 2851 / 9079E-mail: hermanv@sun.ac.za orrnel@sun.ac.za

Training of computer auditing spe-cialistsThe two-year MComm (Computer Au-diting) programme trains qualified pro-fessional accountants as specialists in computer auditing.The programme consists of a taught

component (compulsory lectures once a month at the Stellenbosch Campus for a period of 18 months) and a re-search component (an assignment or article that can be published in an ac-credited journal).Admission requirements: BAccHons or equivalent and registration as a Char-tered Accountant (SA), or equivalent qualification.

PROGRAMMES AND QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATION

QUALIFICATION

DEPARTMENT NO. / FIELD OF STUDY

Postgraduate diplomas

30 Accounting36 Actuarial Science31 Financial Planning33 HIV/Aids Management 34 Maritime Studies31 Marketing34 Transport and Logistics Studies

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Master’s degrees

All fields of study mentioned under Honours and BPhil degrees PLUS:30 Auditing37 Business Administration (MBA)30 Computer Auditing37 Development Finance35 Environmental Management37 Futures Studies33 HIV/Aids Management33 Industrial Psychology (Psych)37 Management Coaching30 Taxation

PhD degreesAll fields of study mentioned under Master’s degrees PLUS:35 Complexity and Sustainability Studies

BPhil degrees35 Sustainable Development Planning and Man-agement

Honours degrees

31 Business Management (Modules: financial analysis, financial management, marketing management, and strategy and innovation)32 Economics32 Economics and Mathematical Statistics31 Financial Analysis (Modules: as for Business Management)36 Financial Risk Management33 Human Resource Management33 Industrial Psychology (Psych)34 Logistics Management30 Management Accounting34 Maritime Studies36 Mathematical Statistics34 Operations Research35 Public and Development Management34 Quantitative Management 36 Statistics34 Transport and Logistics Studies34 Transport Economics

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EnquiriesPieter von WiellighTel: +27 (0)21 808 3846E-mail: pvw@sun.ac.za

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 2026Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2226E-mail: ablather@sun.ac.zaWeb site:academic.sun.ac.za/business/*Modules suitable for international stu-dents

This Department is one of the leading de-partments of its kind in South Africa. Our highly skilled lecturers are at the forefront of developments in the business world. Consequently, we can offer programmes designed to develop skills currently much in demand in the modern business world (both nationally and internationally).

Postgraduate diploma programmesThe Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning prepares students for a career as financial planners. The programme is accredited by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa. Four mod-ules, one per semester, are taught over two years by means of evening classes on the Bellville Park Campus. Examina-tions are taken in June and November.

Our Postgraduate Diploma in Mar-keting offers students with an accept-able Bachelor’s degree (also from other fields than economic sciences) the op-portunity to specialise in marketing. It is a one-year, full-time programme, offer-ing lectures in the evening.

Honours programmesThe Honours programmes in Business Management, Financial Analysis, Fi-nancial Management, Marketing Man-agement, and Strategy and Innovation are offered full-time. The programme in Financial Analysis prepares students for the international qualification of Char-tered Financial Analyst (CFA) of the CFA Institute. Lectures are during the day. Examinations are taken in June and November. The programme includes an assignment to develop research and reporting skills in aid of decision making regarding a business problem.

Master’s programmeThe Master’s programme in Business

Management is offered full-time (one year) or part-time (two years). Students write a thesis about any approved topic in business management.

Doctoral programmeThis programme in Business Manage-ment is offered full-time or part-time Students complete a scientific thesis about any approved topic in business management.

Modules for honours programmesAdvanced entrepreneurship*: Focuses on current research topics in entrepre-neurship, such as social entrepreneur-ship, women- and minority entrepre-neurship and growth of high potential ventures, placing international entre-preneurship issues in perspective.Advanced marketing management*: Revises content annually, in line with prevailing circumstances in marketing, to focus on speciality fields of market-ing such as green marketing, Internet marketing and consumer privacy.Advanced strategic management*: Fosters a comprehensive grasp of stra-tegic management and a critical inno-vative ability to think in a transformative way about strategic management. Corporate venturing*: Explores the growth and profit potential and the via-bility of self-sustainable projects in es-tablished companies.Derived financial instruments*: Focuses on the theory and practice of derivative in-struments such as forwards, futures, op-tions and interest rate swap contracts.Fixed interest securities (bonds)*: Fo-cuses on the different valuation tech-niques applicable to bonds, as well as aspects to be considered when compil-ing a portfolio of bonds. Financial management*: Focuses on such topics as fund flow analysis, finan -cial strategy and the investment deci-sion.International marketing*: Focuses on topics such as the international market-ing environment, opportunity analysis and international marketing research, and the formulation of global marketing strategies.International business*: Provides stu-dents with the skills to analyse global business drivers, global strategic levers and organisational factors and to cre-ate decision-making alternatives.Managing innovation and breakthrough ideas*: Develops the tools to exploit breakthrough ideas and to strategically

manage innovation in large businesses and small entrepreneurial projects.Marketing communication*: Analyse marketing communication to develop technical and conceptual skills, espe-cially in a multicultural environment. Marketing metrics*: Explores the quan-tification of data as input for marketing decision making.Marketing research*: Leads students through the various phases of scien-tific research focused on generating information that may assist in resolving marketing questions.Organisational diagnosis and mentor-ing*: Focuses on how well the organi-sation is functioning as a system, and whether all its parts are functioning in unison within the broader objectives of the organisation.Portfolio theory and management*: Fo-cuses on portfolio management, the evaluation of portfolio return, the appli-cation of theory on the composition of portfolios, the selection of investments and the evaluation of portfolio return. Real estate investment and financing*: Focuses on such topics as property economics, property investment and the impact of capital gains tax, prop-erty finance and securitisation, and the composition of property portfolios.Short-term insurance*: Focuses on as-pects such as risk management and the most important types of insurance.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONO- MICS

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 2247Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4637E-mail: econ@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/econ/Brochures available*Medium of tuition is English and all programmes are suitable for interna-tional students

This Department was established in 1920 and has a long tradition of re-search in macroeconomics, structural economic issues, and economic policy formulation, implementation and as-sessment in the context of a develop-ing country.

The Department offers a full-time, taught Honours programme in Eco-nomics in which candidates choose one of two broad options. Those who take the General Economics option gain a specialised knowledge of eco-

nomics and economic analysis. The Financial Economics option is career-oriented, preparing students for jobs in the financial sector of the economy.

The Department also offers an Hon-ours programme in Economics and Mathematical Statistics. Covering a specialised study not only of econom-ics, but also of statistical inference, this programme equips students to analyse relationships in the economy.

Building on from an honours degree, or its equivalent, students may choose between a research-based Master’s programme, requiring a thesis that is the result of independent research, or a taught Master’s programme. The lat-ter is a full-time programme that aims to produce competent professional economists who can be employed in the public and private sector. Students can opt for General Economics, or spe-cialise in Economics of Education, De-velopment Economics or in Trade and Industrial Policy.

The highest qualification offered by the Department is a Doctorate in Eco-nomics by way of a dissertation.

Exchange agreements exist with, among others, the Vrije University, and the Universities of Erasmus and of Maastricht.

DEPARTMENT OF INDUS- TRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 3008Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3007E-mail: hhv@sun.ac.zaWeb site:www.sun.ac.za/industrial_psychology/Programme information is available on the web site*On modules suitable for international students, contact the Department or the International Office

Industrial Psychology focuses on the optimal development and utilisation of human resources in the work environ-ment. The Department – the first of its kind in South Africa – has developed a tradition of academic excellence and strives to present top quality graduates to all sectors of the South African econ-omy. The Department would like to see its graduates addressing the prevailing business-related people management issues in such a way that they will earn the trust, respect and appreciation of top management.

The BComm (Psych), BCommHons (Psych) and MComm (Psych) pro-grammes comply with the requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The postgradu-ate programmes in Human Resource Management comply with the regula-tions of the South African Board of Per-sonnel Practice (SABPP).

Honours, master’s and doctoral studies may follow on the following undergraduate programmes: BComm (Human Resource Management), BComm (Psych), and BA (Human Re-source Management). The first two programmes resort under the Faculty of Economic and Management Sci-ences and the third resorts under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. All three programmes lead to registration in various categories with the SABPP and/or the HPCSA after postgraduate studies and approved practical work (internship).

The honours programmes are pre-sented full-time and part-time in English, whilst the master’s degree programmes are presented part-time in English. Stu-dents on the part-time programme visit the Stellenbosch Campus for 5 weeks per year. The part-time honours pro-gramme is presented over a period of two years and the structured part of the part-time master’s degree programme over a period of one year.

Postgraduate Diploma in HIV/Aids ManagementThis programme is offered part-time online (via the Internet) and supple-mented with interactive satellite broad-casts. Students attend a compulsory summer school of one week in January. The programme consists of 6 modules of 20 credits each. After completing the di-ploma students with an average of at least 60% can apply for the MPhil programme.

Applications close 31 October. Fur-ther information and application forms available at www.aidscentre.sun.ac.za.Enquiries: R WilliamsTel: +27 (0)21 808 3002 / 3006 / 2621E-mail: pdm@sun.ac.za

MPhil in HIV/Aids ManagementThe MPhil programme is an online (via the internet) teaching programme supplemented with interactive satellite broadcasts. A limited number of stu-dents are selected on the basis of their academic performance. Students com-plete 4 modules of 20 credits each and

a research project of 40 credits. Applications close: 15 November.

Further information and application forms available at www.aidscentre.sun.ac.zaEnquiries: R WilliamsTel: +27 (0)21 808 3002 / 3006 / 2621E-mail: pdm@sun.ac.za

DEPARTMENT OF LOGISTICS

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 2249Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3406E-mail: mmt@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/logistics

The Department, founded in 1960, is the oldest tertiary academic depart-ment in South Africa to offer tuition in logistics and transport. The following majors can be taken up to the PhD level: logistics, logistics management, operations research, quantitative man-agement, maritime studies and trans-port economics.

Programmes- BCommHons, MComm and PhD in

Logistics Management, Transport Economics, Quantitative Manage-ment or Maritime Studies

- BCommHons or BScHons, MComm or MSc, and PhD in Operations Re-search

- Postgraduate Diploma, MPhil and PhD in Transport and Logistics Studies

- Postgraduate Diploma, MPhil and PhD in Maritime Studies

The Postgraduate Diploma, a residen-tially offered, one-year programme, is equivalent to an honours programme and can be read full-time or part-time. The admission requirement is a bache-lor’s degree (no previous qualification in transport or logistics is required). After the Postgraduate Diploma, the MPhil can be read in one year.

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING

For more informationSee contact numbers under pro-grammesWeb site: www.sopmp.sun.ac.za

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sional teaching, research and service delivery in the fields of planning, public management, public policy analysis, devel-opment and environmental management for the participative and equitable promotion of sustainable development.

Consisting of different components, each with a distinct academic area of speciality, the School functions on both the Stellenbosch Campus and Bellville Park Campus of the University.

The taught postgraduate programmes in Public and De-velopment Management are presented by way of lectures in one block presentation over seven days, complemented with interactive telematic broadcasts to locations spread over Southern Africa. The taught, modular, postgraduate pro-grammes in Sustainable Development Planning and Manage-ment and Environmental Management comprise the atten-dance of a block presentation of lectures and seminars over a period of two to three weeks at a time, complemented with study and assignment completion at home.

The School has exchange agreements with universities in Argentina, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Ita-ly, and the USA (Universities of Rutgers and Wyoming). Euro-pean students often take semester modules at Stellenbosch for credits towards the completion of their degrees.

Postgraduate programmes at Stellenbosch Campus• Public and development management

- BCommHons or BAHons taught by way of lectures, with one contact session at the Bellville Park Campus and fur-ther interactive telematic teaching in Stellenbosch or an-other centre.

- MComm, MA by way of research, or taught with lectures similar to the Honours programme.

- PhD (part-time), research option only.Contact: Tel +27 (0)21 918 4193; Fax +27 (0)21 918 4123E-mail: enquiry@sopmp.sun.ac.za

• Environmental management MPhil focuses on management skills for sustainable devel-opment, environmental issues, ethics, economics, law and management, as well as GIS. A research application is done. This full-time programme comprises four two-week blocks of lectures on campus over two years. Tuition is in English.Contact: Tel +27 (0)21 808 2151; Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2085E-mail: jjs3@sun.ac.za

• Sustainable Development Planning and Management- BPhil or MPhil (full-time or part-time) taught by way of lec-

tures over two to four years. The programme is presented in collaboration with the Sustainability Institute. After com-pletion of the MPhil programme students can proceed to a research programme PhD in Public Management and Development Planning (part-time) or a transdisciplinary PhD in Complexity and Sustainability Studies.

Contact: Tel +27 (0)21 881 3952; Fax: +27 (0)21 881 3294E-mail: trp@sun.ac.za

Postgraduate programmes at Bellville Park Campus• Public and Development Management

- BHons in Public Administration taught by way of one con-tact session and further interactive telematic teaching.

- Master in Public Administration by way of research or taught.

Both above-mentioned programmes focus on the needs of persons working in a managerial capacity in the public sector. After completing the Master’s programme, students can pro-ceed to a doctoral research programme in Public Manage-ment and Development Planning (part-time).

Academic Certificate Programmes and short courses are also presented by way of lectures and interactive telematic teaching.Contact: Tel +27 (0)21 918 4193; Fax: +27 (0)21 918 4123E-mail: enquiry@sopmp.sun.ac.za

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 3244Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3830E-mail: tdewet@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/statistics*Programmes suitable for international students. Feel free to contact us about this.

Ten years before it was founded in 1946, this Department, one of the oldest in the country, already presented statistics as a subject, mainly for students in the commercial sciences. In this way we ended up in the Faculty of Economic and Man-agement Sciences. The number of environments needing tu-ition in statistics is increasing even more rapidly. In 1985 we also started offering actuarial science. Presently we house the Centre for Statistical Consultation; proof that we are serious about active research.

Fields of studyStatistics (up to doctorate), mathematical statistics (up to doctorate), actuarial science (up to Master’s) and financial risk management (up to doctorate). Listed below is a summary of the fields covered.

Statistics and mathematical statistics: Advanced statistical in-ference, Bayes statistics, biostatistics, bootstrap and related computer-intensive techniques, categorical data analysis, consultation practice, data mining, experimental design, ex-treme value theory, large sample analysis, multidimensional scaling, multivariate statistical analysis, probability models and stochastic simulation, probability theory, non-parametric techniques, sampling theory, S-PLUS and R programming, statistical learning theory, statistical quality control, survival analysis, time series analysis.Actuarial science: The postgraduate programmes cover cer-tain of the later subjects of the Actuarial Society of South Af-rica (and the Faculty and Institute of Actuaries in the UK). In the Honours programme Financial Economics (A205), Actu-arial Risk Management (A301), Communications (A302) and Modelling (A402) are covered. The Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s programmes cover subjects on the Fellowship level, with the Master’s programme also requiring the submis-sion of an assignment/thesis. Successful students are able to obtain exemptions (from the examinations of the actuarial profession) for not only the Core Technical subjects, but also for the subjects in the Core Principles and Fellowship Prin-ciples subjects.Financial risk management: Financial mathematical statistics,

financial risk management and portfo-lio theory, practical financial modelling, credit derivatives, stochastic financial simulation and financial risk manage-ment programming.

Consult our web site for further particu-lars on our postgraduate programmes in actuarial science, mathematical sta-tistics and statistics.

UNIVERSITY OF STELLEN- BOSCH BUSINESS SCHOOL (USB)

For more informationMarie WillowsTel: +27 (0)21 918 4243E-mail: usbcom@usb.ac.zaFax: +27 (0)21 918 4468Postal address: USB, PO Box 610, Bellville 7535Web site: www.usb.ac.zaBrochures available*Programmes suitable for international students

The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) is situated on the Univer-sity’s Bellville Park Campus in Bellville, Cape Town. It is one of the few man-agement schools outside Europe that is accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) of the European Foundation for Management Development. The School’s MBA pro-gramme has also been accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) in the UK. The MBA programme received unconditional accreditation from the quality committee of the SA Council on Higher Education. The School is a member of several international aca-demic bodies, including the European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Adminis-tration (EDAMBA).

MBA The recently re-designed MBA curricu-lum aims at developing students’ per-sonal competencies, integrated think-ing and high-level leadership. Students embark on an individualised interactive journey which extends over the full du-ration of the MBA study period and is designed to achieve optimal personal leadership development. After stu-dents have completed the core mod-ules of the MBA programme, they may choose from a variety of elective mod-ules or specialise in a specific study

area. Certain modules may be followed at foreign business schools with which the USB has exchange agreements. Learning outcomes are predetermined, regardless which local or international lecturers are involved in teaching pro-grammes, and emphasis is placed on continuous growth and assessment of competencies

The MBA programme is presented in the formats set out below.

MBA (Full-time)*One year of lectures during the day; re-search report in the 2nd year (English).

MBA (Part-time)Two years of lectures in the evening; re-search report in the 3rd year (English).

MBA (Modular)*Block lectures over a period of two and a half years (an orientation block and 10 blocks of 6 days each); research report thereafter. Two programmes to choose from (bilingual: English and Afrikaans; or English).

Master’s in Development Finance*This Master’s programme runs over two years in modular format (with 4 lecture blocks of 2 weeks each in this period). Core modules include quanti-tative methods, microfinance, project finance, corporate governance, political and economic dimensions of develop-ment in Africa, and small-scale enter-prise development.

MPhil in Futures Studies*This Master’s programme is presented

by the Institute for Futures Research in cooperation with the USB. The pro-gramme, which runs for two years, is presented electronically by way of inter-active telematic education.

MPhil in Management CoachingThis two-year Master’s programme for aspirant professional coaches con-sists of five one-week modules and a research report. It is the only accred-ited MPhil in management coaching in South Africa.

PhD in Business Administration*This two-year programme involves re-search culminating in a dissertation. A limited number of bursaries are avail-able for full-time students.

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faculty ofEducationi Faculty Secretary: Mr JB de Beer • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4831 • Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3822

E-mail: jbdb@sun.ac.za • Web site: www.sun.ac.za/education/

The Faculty’s research programme focuses on relevant and strategically important themes in education and sport science in order to find solutions to educational, exercise and sport sci-ence matters of current concern and to promote the devel-opment of education and human movement science in South Africa. This research, which impacts on all of the teaching programmes, is concerned with local as well as international needs. In the light of its strategic importance, the development of human potential in a diverse community has been chosen as a central focus for applied research in the Faculty of Education. Its four departments each have a complementary focus that ties in with the broad research focus of the Faculty.

DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM STUDIES

Research focusThis Department’s research focus is the development of hu-man potential in a diverse society through curriculum studies that focus on curriculum theory, on curriculum management and policy, on the community and its environment, on lan-guage and communication, and on learning and teaching.

Main areas of researchCurriculum Study: This includes curriculum theory and en-quiry, curriculum perspectives on transformation, democrati-sation of the curriculum and the identification of problem ar-eas in curriculum implementation. The critical discussion of various approaches to teaching such as outcomes-based education by means of a variety of source materials and case study evaluation, learning and the successful application of a range of assessment strategies.Environmental education: This area encompasses re-search on education and sustainability, on environmental education and the Revised National Curriculum Statement, professional development (before and in-service training), and the development of life skills for sustainable lifestyles.Science education: Aspects such as misconceptions in physics and science education, the role of language in sci-ence education and curriculum development in science edu-cation are areas of study.Language education and language in education: This area includes research on pre-school literacy education, on children’s and juvenile literacy, on the development and teaching of reading, listening, oral and writing skills, manag-ing multilingual learning, teaching a language in a multilingual context and language policy and planning.Mathematics education: Prominent topics of research in this area are the psychology of Mathematics Education, the role of argumentation and articulation in the development of learners’ comprehension of fractions, learning through com-munication, teachers and formative assessment, graphic calculators, and curriculum development in Mathematics Education.

Computers in education: The topics of research in this area include programme development, computer delivery systems, authoring languages and the educational use of the Internet.Higher education: The research area encompasses an ex-ploration of higher education as a field of study, studies of elements of curricula, teaching, learning and assessment, postgraduate supervision processes, and academic and pro-fessional staff development.Curriculum enquiry in social context (diversity in reli-gion teaching and learning, human rights values and belief systems): In cooperation with universities abroad we do research on teaching and learning in diverse education environments. Specific research is being undertaken to ex-plore the impact of teaching a culture of human rights through intercultural and interreligious dialogue across different social and cultural settings in South African schools.Geography and History teaching and learning: Research focuses on aspects such as teaching for sustainability be-tween people and the environment as well as between people as individuals and people in group contexts; construction and mediation of geographical and history knowledge through the use of enquiry skills and techniques as well as the effective meaning making of time-spatial information; use of formative assessment underpinned by productive pedagogies in order to support quality teaching and learning.Mentorship: The development of a mentorship system for the professional development of teaching students during teaching practice.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION POLICY STUDIES

Research focusExplore the dynamic field of contestation between the demo-cratic transformation of education and societal changes in relation to education policy implementation. Educational leadership and management constitute the focus of policy implementation.

Main areas of researchDemocratic education and citizenship education: This field incorporates the philosophical investigation of concepts such as equal liberties, communitarianism, citizenship theory and their enriched implications for the transformation of edu-cation in schools and universities vis-à-vis the implementation of education policy.Democratic transformation of education and education policy implementation: This focus area explores the impact of globalisation on the interaction between transformative working environments, qualification frameworks and assess-ment, as well as the interaction between educational, school leadership and management narratives.Education policy reform in urban context: By applying the theoretical lenses of ‘policy renovation’ and ‘space’ to selected qualitative methodologies and ethnographic sites. What the curriculum activates in young people: A multi-dimensional exploration of the experiences within educational environments that help structure, shape or inform young peo-ple’s transitions into adult life.Shaping the indexed identity and re-imagining school-ing and its context. School leadership, governance, management and hu-man resource management.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Research focusThe research focus of the Department is aimed at the edu-cational psychological development of human potential and wellness in schools and communities. The ultimate aim is to develop and implement appropriate, inclusive school- and community-based educational psychological and specialised strategies. This will provide opportunities for optimal develop-ment and self-actualization.

Main areas of researchImplementation of inclusive education in different systems: This area focuses on the development of support strategies within learning environments and communities. An established area is the inclusion of especially learners with disabilities.Assessment within the inclusive classroom: Within the field of assessment, many facets of educational and psycho-logical assessment are viewed in order to establish a holistic approach to assessment.Learning support to vulnerable student populations such as youth and adults: This domain focuses on the challenges of the non-formal learning environment that youth centres and adult basic education centres face to serve vul-nerable students. Educational support of vulnerable youth and adults with learning, emotional and behavioural chal-

lenges are researched.Wellness in learning and teaching contexts: A critical inquiry is launched into the emotional and physical wellbeing of learn-ers and educators in an ever changing learning society. Therapeutic and learning support for children and families with learning and developmental challenges: Support is provided both within the classroom context as well as within the family or community context. Therapeutic and counselling strategies constitute this domain.Training of educational psychologists and school counsellors: Themes include the quality of counselling, trauma manage-ment and collaborative consultation in communities as well as teacher learning.

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M of Sport Science*

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QUALIFICATION

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Master of Education

Master of Philosophy

Doctor of Education

Master of Sport Science

Doctor of Philosophy

STRUCTURE / FIELDS OF STUDY

A professional qualification for persons with a bachelor’s degree with ap-propriate subjects, other than a BEd, who wish to become professional educators.

BEdHons*Bachelor of Education with Honours

Six areas of specialisation:Curriculum StudiesCommunity Education and Learning SupportEducation ManagementEducation Policy StudiesEducational PsychologyLanguage Education

BHons in Sport Science*

Bachelor of Sport Science with Honours

Specialisation in the area of either Biokinetics or Sport Science. In Sport Science there are two focus areas, namely Paediatric Sport Science and High Performance Sport.

Research or taught programme in one of these areas: Curriculum StudiesEducation Policy StudiesEducational SupportEducational Psychology (MEdPsych)

Lectured programme in one of these areas:Higher Education Education and Training for Lifelong Learning

Sustained research for a continuous period in a particular field of Educa-tion in the form of a collection of published work that had been subjected to critical peer evaluation.

Research programme in one of the following areas of specialisation:Sport and Exercise PhysiologySport PsychologyMotor LearningSport HistoryKinanthropometryAdapted Sport

Independent research producing a dissertation that can withstand inter-national, intellectual scrutiny.

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The Faculty of Engineering is one of South Africa’s major pro-ducers of high-level engineers. Established in 1944, it cur-rently has five engineering departments, namely Civil, Electri-cal and Electronic, Industrial, Mechanical and Mechatronic, and Process.

The Faculty is housed in a large building complex and has excellent teaching and research laboratories and an extensive support infrastructure. Its mission is to serve as a cost-effec-tive source of excellent technical proficiency and professional leadership through teaching, research and service to industry and the community.

The Engineering Faculty has a long tradition of close coope-ration with industry. Both contract research and consultation for industry are facilitated by various internal organisations. These include the respective Centres for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies, for Civil Engineering, for Electri-cal and Electronic Engineering, and for Process Engineering, as well as the Institutes for Thermodynamics and Mechanics, and for Industrial Engineering.

The Faculty and its various departments currently have several overseas cooperation agreements in place enabling postgraduate students to do part of their postgraduate stud-ies and projects in a foreign country. More information regard-ing these foreign partnerships is available from the various chairs of departments and the Vice-Dean: Research.

All students who do not have South African citizenship po-tentially have access to all the postgraduate programmes of-fered, provided that an official study permit is obtained and that all the requirements of admission are met.

The medium of instruction on postgraduate level is English.

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

For more informationMs Amanda de WetTel: +27 (0)21 808 4404Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4947E-mail: amandadw@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.civeng.sun.ac.za/A detailed brochure is available.

Within the wider discipline of civil engineering the Department has a special focus on the areas of water resource devel-opment, transportation engineering, pavement engineering, structural engineering, reliability analysis, engineering man-agement and civil engineering informatics. The Department has at its disposal well-equipped laboratories for research in all fields of specialisation.

Water and environmental engineering: The topics for specialisation include water resources development and

management, environmental water requirements, river hy-draulics, design of hydraulic structures, water services and water purification, as well as coastal and port engineering.

Coastal and port engineering is one of the postgraduate specialisation topics in water engineering. This postgraduate programme is presented both to full-time and part-time stu-dents. Presentation to part-time students is done by means of both block courses and Internet-based tuition. Refer to the postgraduate brochure on our web site for more information.

Transportation engineering, pavement engineering and geotechnics: The topics for specialisation in transportation engineering are intelligent and public transportation systems, transportation safety, transportation planning and traffic engi-neering. In pavement engineering, the topics for specialisa-tion are pavement materials, advanced asphalt and concrete pavement design, pavement management systems, road pavement evaluation and rehabilitation design. In geotech-nics the engineering properties of soil, interaction between soil and geotextiles, and the improvement of problem soils are investigated.

Engineeringi Faculty Secretary: Mr Minnaar Pienaar • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4835 • Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4576

E-mail: mop@sun.ac.za or Ms Tanya Ficker • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4203 • Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4206E-mail: eng-postgrad@sun.ac.za • Web site: www.eng.sun.ac.za/*All programmes are suitable for international students. A detailed research brochure is also available.

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DEPARTMENT OF SPORT SCIENCE

Research focusThe development of human potential in a diverse society through the improvement of sporting performances, move-ment literacy, sport for persons with disabilities and health promotion.

Main areas of researchThe most important areas of research are exercise and sport physiology, motor learning, peak performance, sport and ex-ercise psychology, kinanthropometry, sport injuries and reha-bilitation, sport pedagogy, and sport history.

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achieve this, industrial engineers apply their ability to coor-dinate, integrate and optimise the inputs of other disciplines. Engineering management includes fields like project manage-ment, risk management, quality management, performance management and feasibility studies.

Research is mainly coordinated and managed by the De-partment’s Institute of Industrial Engineering (IBi). This in-cludes the Global Competitiveness Centre (GCC), the Cen-tre for Advanced Manufacturing (SENROB) and the Unit for Systems Modelling and Analysis (USMA). The Centres are mainly supported by the Technology and Human Resources in Industry Programme (THRIP), the National Research Foun-dation (NRF) and the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Strategy (AMTS). Research partners include a branch of the Fraunhofer Institute, overseas universities and a number of foreign companies.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MECHA- TRONIC ENGINEERING

For more informationMs Welma LiebenbergTel: +27 (0)21 808 4095Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4958E-mail: meganies@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.mecheng.sun.ac.za/

The main areas of research are as follows:-

Renewable energy: Postgraduate training and research in the broad field of renewable and sustainable energy studies is conducted in cooperation with various other academic de-partments in the University. Our research focuses on solar and wave energy where, in particular, the thermodynamic and fluid mechanic problems are investigated.

Heat transfer and thermodynamics: The research here is done on heat transfer, heat exchangers, cooling towers, two-phase flow and sustainable energy systems, as well as inter-nal combustion engines. The Department is a world leader in air-cooled heat exchangers and cooling towers, a field in which it boasts an A Category researcher (as rated by the National Research Foundation).

Fluid mechanics, including computational fluid me-chanics, turbomachinery and marine engineering: The Department is also involved in modelling the dispersion and accumulation of atmospheric particles.

Structural mechanics and optimisation: The research here focuses on solid mechanics, composite materials and structural dynamics and vibrations, including both machine and human response. Optimisation methods that can be ap-plied over a wide spectrum of areas are developed, but with a particular focus on structures.

Biomedical engineering: Mechatronics and biomechanics are used in various applications, including telemedicine, diag-nostic aids and implants.

Materials science: Research areas are fibre-reinforced composites and powder metallurgy.

Design and automation: Research is being done on the optimisation of computer-aided design and mechatronic sys-tems. On postgraduate level particular attention is given to machine vision and manufacturing applications of mecha-tronics.

Granular flow modelling: Important work is being done on the optimisation of dragline buckets and particle dampers. Software for modelling granular flow is also developed in the group.

The Department offers a master’s programme and also indi-vidual modules for part-time students. This is aimed at prac-tising engineers who are keen to expand their capabilities without interrupting their work.

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Structural engineering: The focus falls on steel construc-tion, reinforced concrete construction and structural behav-iour, development of cement-based construction materials, structural reliability and design code development, supported by computational and experimental mechanics.

Civil engineering informatics: The focus is on fundamen-tal methods, models and processes of civil engineering, as well as information technology. This provides the basis for the systematic mapping of problems to the computer in such a way that the potential of information technology can be fully exploited.

Engineering management: The research in this area focus-es on project and facilities management, project economics and finance, construction and engineering law, as well as risk management in construction.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELEC- TRONIC ENGINEERING

For more informationThe Postgraduate OfficerTel: +27 (0)21 808 4481 / 4936 / 4478Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4981E-mail: ee-postgrad@sun.ac.zaWeb site: courses.ee.sun.ac.za/Nagraads

The Department has four main areas of research.

Computer and control systems: This group specialises in control, automation and system identification for a variety of platforms: e.g. underwater vehicles, unmanned aerial ve-hicles (UAVs), airships and satellites. The group’s research ac-tivities take place in the Electronic Systems Laboratory (ESL), the birthplace of SUNSAT, South Africa’s first satellite. Real-time computer applications and FPGA-based architectures are generally used. Other research topics include biomedical electronics and process control.

Electrical energy: The research focuses on electric energy conversion and control in renewable energy and power sys-tems. Internationally recognised research is done on inter alia multi-level power electronic converters, permanent magnetic electrical machines, high-voltage insulators, power system dynamics and parameter estimation, with applications in for example wind and wave energy, free-piston Stirling engines, electrical vehicles and energy efficiency.

Electronics and electromagnetics: The work on super-conductor devices, electromagnetic interference, filters and nonlinear circuits has an overall focus on high-frequency ap-plications. A sophisticated near-field antenna laboratory, sup-ported by appropriate instrumentation and massive comput-ing power, provides the infrastructure for work in the areas of computational electromagnetics and antennas, and enjoys widespread recognition. Several members of the group are actively engaged in the design and building of the antenna, feed structure and RF interference minimisation policy for South Africa’s Square Kilometre Array bid. Together with the SUNSAT group, this forms the largest RF and microwave academic team in South Africa.

Signal processing: The signal processing group focuses its research on pattern recognition techniques which may be ap-plied, among other things, to the automatic processing of hu-man speech, and also to the development of digital radar and broadcasting systems. The emphasis is on the application of statistical decision making to the processing of informa-tion from sensors and automatic interpretation of real world data. The group largely makes use of Linux-based computer networks available for the development of software as well as the design of signal processing hardware.

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

For more informationMs Amelia HenningTel: +27 (0)21 808 4240Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4245E-mail: ah2@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.ie.sun.ac.za/

The overall aim of the Department’s research is to promote the global competitiveness of national enterprises and indus-tries by concentrating on five activity areas.

Strategic industrial engineering: This area covers the en-gineering of enterprises as a whole. In order to achieve this, industrial engineers apply their ability to analyse enterprises, design them, implement them and operate them. Strategic industrial engineering includes fields like enterprise engineer-ing, knowledge and information management, financial man-agement and technology management.

Operational industrial engineering: Here the focus is on the engineering of the operational processes of an enterprise. In order to achieve this, industrial engineers apply their ability to analyse technical and non-technical processes, to rede-sign them, implement them and operate them. Operational industrial engineering includes fields like value engineering, business process redesign, quality improvement, continuous improvement, facilities planning and ergonomics.

Systems engineering: This is the application of statistical and modelling techniques to support decision making. In or-der to achieve this, industrial engineers apply their ability to model problems systematically, use scientific techniques, de-termine optima and forecast the effect of changes. Systems engineering includes fields like theory of constraints, system dynamics, simulation modelling, operations research, reliabil-ity modelling, analytical decision-making models, sensitivity analyses and forecasting.

Applied industrial engineering: In this area, the applica-tion of industrial engineering in specific industries is covered. In order to achieve this, industrial engineers apply their ability to specialise in specific industries like primary and second-ary manufacturing, technology, finance and services. Applied industrial engineering includes fields like manufacturing pro-cesses, manufacturing systems, robotics, logistics, electron-ics, metallurgy, medical technology and services.

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QUALIFICATION BRANCHES OFFERED

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering

PDE Civil, industrial and process engineering.

Master of EngineeringMEng

A taught programme (minimum 180 credits) in engineering with a project (minimum 60 credits) in which the emphasis is on the advanced application of engineering sciences in design. Fields of study: civil, industrial and process engineering, and engineering management.

Master of Science in Engi-neering

MScEng

Research-focused programme (240 credits). The programme comprises either a research project (maximum 100%), or a research project (minimum 160 credits) to-gether with a number of prescribed modules (maximum 80 credits) that develops the student’s design skills. Fields of study: civil, industrial and process engineering, and engineering management.

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Engineering

PhD

DEng

Research and writing of dissertation. All engineering branches.

Research and publications. All engineering branches.

PROGRAMMES AND QUALIFICATIONS*All programmes are suitable for international students.

DEPARTMENT OF PROCESS ENGINEERING

For more informationMs Lynette BreslerTel: +27 (0)21 808 4485Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2059E-mail: lbresler@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.chemeng.sun.ac.za/A detailed research brochure is available.

This Department, with its very strong focus on research, plays a leading role in upgrading and improving chemical and metallurgical processes in industry by developing and applying modern information systems technology. Often this is achieved by collaborating with other local and foreign re-search institutions. The main areas of research are:-

Bioprocess engineering: The particular focus is on the application of chemical engineering principles to the de-velopment and optimisation of bioprocesses. Examples of bioprocesses include the production of valuable chemicals, enzymes and proteins, including subunit vaccines. A major focus is the development of production organisms together with elucidation of process strategies for the enhancement of the organism’s performance and optimisation of product accumulation.

Energy and environmental engineering: The main focus is on the production of fuels and chemicals from renewable biomass. Biological and thermo-chemical process technolo-gies are used to convert lignocellulose into valuable products, to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and capture economic opportunities in the reduction of carbon emissions. The work is tailored to industrial needs, to ensure commercial applica-tion of the technologies developed.

Intelligent process systems: Development is mainly con-cerned with smart sensors, process modelling, simulation, control and optimisation, analysis and modelling of complex nonlinear systems, data mining and statistical modelling. These systems are mostly applied in the mining and chemical process industries.

Microwave processing of materials: Research here focus-es primarily on the design of microwave applicators for indus-trial chemical processes. Current projects include microwave treatment of ores and minerals and the decontamination of drill cuttings. Much of the work involves collaboration with in-ternational partners.

Minerals and extractive metallurgy: In the area of hy-drometallurgy research focuses on the understanding of leaching with particular application to uranium-bearing gold ores and PGM ores, as well as the development of process models. Other research projects investigate the use of on-line analysers to aid in process monitoring on hydrometallurgical plants. In the area of mineral processing studies are focused on the effect of certain operating conditions and pre-treat-ment regimes on the efficiency of flotation in the PGM indus-try. Pyrometallurgical investigations cover the high tempera-ture thermodynamics of metallurgical furnaces, as well as the complex multiphase fluid dynamics and electromagnetics of furnaces and ladles. Metal accounting is also an important area of research.

Reactive systems: Core areas of chemical engineering ex-pertise are integrated and projects cover all aspects of reac-tor technology, chemical reaction kinetics, thermochemistry, thermal separation, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.

Separation technology: Experimental and fundamental work focuses on distillation, membrane technology, super-critical extraction, thermodynamics and absorption. In distil-lation the work includes the characterisation of packing mate-rial and trays, understanding the hydrodynamics in distillation columns, practical distillation work and modelling. Membrane technology research has two main thrusts: catalytic mem-brane technology and the use of membranes for water treat-ment. Work on supercritical extraction aims at developing new super-critical extraction processes. In thermodynam-ics the main focus is on the measurement of high pressure multicomponent phase equilibria in the supercritical regime, solubility measurements in supercritical fluids and thermody-namic modelling of complex systems. In absorption the main objective is CO2 sequestration.

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As a leader in the field of health sciences the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) nurtures a student-centred learning culture in which independent professionals can develop further and in which new knowledge relevant to Africa can be generated by means of research. The FHS also benefits the broader com-munity through our participation and service.

The FHS is situated on the Tygerberg Campus of Stellen-bosch University, close to the Tygerberg Academic Hospital. The Campus is close to public transport facilities and within easy reach of the main campus at Stellenbosch (40 minutes by car), the University of Stellenbosch Business School (10 min-utes), Cape Town (20 minutes) and Cape Town International Airport (15 minutes).

Tygerberg Campus has excellent facilities for postgraduate students. These include laboratories, a library, a computer cen-tre, a skills laboratory, five student residences, sports fields, accommodation for international students and a students’ centre. The students’ centre consists of a cafeteria, an aca-demic bookshop and a well-equipped gymnasium, as well as the fully-equipped self-catering Mankadan Lodge for visitors.

In addition, the nearby head office of the Medical Research Council (MRC), through its excellent infrastructure, lends fur-ther support to postgraduate students. The FHS hosts several MRC-supported and other research and training units, such as the Centre for Molecular and Cellular Biology, the Unit on Anxiety and Stress-related Disorders, the Perinatal Mortality Research Unit, and the Brain Imaging Centre. Centres that fo-cus on specific areas include the Nutrition Information Centre, the Centre for Rehabilitation Studies, the Centre for Infectious Diseases, the Poison Information Centre, the Centre for Hu-man Genetics Research and Education (GENRED) and the Desmond Tutu TB Centre. The Centre for Health Sciences Education offers courses and research that cultivate leadership and innovation in the scholarship of teaching and learning in health sciences in the country.

The annual research output of the FHS consists of more than 300 published scientific articles in reputable journals and more than 600 scientific papers, abstracts and posters at congress-es and other scientific meetings in South Africa and abroad. We also deliver 80 master’s and 15 doctoral candidates on average a year.

The Faculty has a Postgraduate Office which provides an ef-ficient one-stop service to all postgraduate students. Current and prospective postgraduate students can come here for in-formation, assistance and skills development.

A wide variety of training opportunities from all health-related disciplines are presented on Tygerberg Campus and the sur-rounding training platform in the Western Cape.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS (PDs)

Some of these programmes and/or specific modules are pre-sented by means of interactive telematic education technol-ogy (ITE; see page 10).

- PD in Occupational Medicine - PD in Family Medicine (ITE) (coursework over two years;

contact sessions)- PD in Infection Control (coursework over 2 to 4 years; con-

tact sessions, research and self-study assignments, project and assessment)

- PD in Nursing (Clinical Programmes) (fields of study: criti-cal care nursing, advanced midwifery and neonatology, operating room nursing, primary health care nursing and advanced psychiatric nursing)

- PD in Nursing (Non-Clinical Programmes) (fields of study: nursing education and nursing management)

BSc IN MEDICAL SCIENCES WITH HONOURS (BScMedScHons)

This structured programme may be followed full-time over one year or part-time over two years and offers the following fields of study: biochemistry, epidemiology, pharmacology, physiology, hyperbaric medicine, nuclear medicine, human genetics (clinical), human genetics (laboratory), microbiology, morphological sciences, underwater medicine, pathology, re-productive biology (clinical), reproductive biology (biochemis-try) (see ITE, page 10) and medical virology.

Health Sciencesi Postgraduate Office • Room 5007 Teaching Building • Faculty of Health Sciences

PO Box 19063 • TYGERBERG 7505 • Tel: +27 (0)21 938 9056 • Fax: +27 (0)21 931 3352Web site: www.sun.ac.za/healthpostgradSee also Calendar Part 12, Health Sciences: www.sun.ac.za/university/jaarboek/indeks.htm

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MASTER OF MEDICINE (MMed)

MMed programmes are offered in all the recognised speci-alities of medicine in South Africa. These programmes are structured to meet the Health Professions Council of South Africa’s requirements for specialisation and extend over a pe-riod of four to five years. Candidates must be incumbents of registered training posts. The following fields of study are offered: general surgery, anaesthesiology, occupational medi-cine, dermatology, community health, family medicine (see ITE, page 10), internal medicine, nuclear medicine, medical genetics, neurosurgery, neurology, ophthalmology, emergen-cy medicine, otorhinolaryngology, orthopaedics, anatomical pathology, chemical pathology, forensic pathology, haemato-logical pathology, clinical pathology, microbiological pathol-ogy, virological pathology, paediatrics and child health, pae-diatric surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, psychiatry, radiological diagnosis, radiation oncology, thoracic surgery, urology, obstetrics and gynaecology.

MSc IN MEDICAL SCIENCES (MScMedSc)

The MScMedSc may be followed full-time over one year or part-time over two years. Depending on candidates’ scientific experience, programmes are structured as coursework plus a research assignment or as a research project plus a the-sis. The following subjects are offered: clinical epidemiology, epidemiology, pathology, histology, pharmacology, medical biochemistry, medical physics, medical physiology, medical microbiology, medical virology, hyperbaric medicine, nuclear medicine, human genetics, neurosciences, underwater medi-cine, rehabilitation, reproductive biology and cytopathology (see ITE, page 10).

MASTER’S PROGRAMMES

The following structured master’s programmes with a re-search assignment may be followed part-time over two to four years: - M of Nutrition (see ITE, page 10)- Master of Speech Pathology- Master of Audiology- Master of Occupational Therapy- Master of Nursing- MSc in Physiotherapy- MPhil in Addiction Psychiatry- MPhil in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry- MPhil in Communicable Diseases- MPhil in Community Mental Health- MPhil in Health Sciences Education- MPhil in Neuropsychiatry (Clinical Neuropsychiatry)- MPhil in Neuropsychiatry (Old Age Psychiatry)- MPhil in Neuropsychiatry (Psychosomatic Medicine)- MPhil in Rehabilitation

DOCTORATES

The Faculty offers doctoral programmes in most health sci-ences and medical specialities. These doctoral programmes entail comprehensive research and require the submission of a dissertation after a minimum period of study of two years. In addition, a doctorate in Health Sciences may be obtained partly based on published scientific articles. Experienced re-searchers already holding a doctorate may be admitted to the DSc degree. The dissertation for such a senior doctorate must offer a sustained treatment of its topic on the basis of the candidate’s published research. More details on doctor-ates are included in the Faculty guideline document on doc-toral studies, which can be obtained from the Postgraduate Office.

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Situated on the corner of Victoria Street and Ryneveld Street, the Old Main Building hosts the Stellenbosch Faculty of Law. The Faculty of Law has a long and proud tradition of excellence in teaching, equipping students not only as legal practitioners, but also as jurists.

The Faculty was founded in 1921, has established deep roots in the South African society and has contributed to the development of the country’s legal system. The Faculty offers a postgraduate two-year LLB programme for students who have completed the BA (Law) or BComm (with Law subjects) pro-grammes. A postgraduate three-year LLB programme is offered for graduates with non-law degrees. The Faculty initially con-centrated on LLB degrees, but the LLM degree (by thesis) was awarded for the first time in 1976 to two students. The taught LLM programme was first presented in 1994 and the Faculty introduced a Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Law in 1999.

LLM (taught programme)*The purpose of this programme is not only to enable law grad-uates to specialise, but also to afford them an opportunity to concentrate on current issues brought to the fore by societal transition as well as constitutional and other recent develop-ments. This LLM degree is awarded on the successful comple-tion of four taught modules and a study project of between 10 000 – 15 000 words on an approved topic. A wide variety of modules is offered: advanced company law, competition law, employment discrimination, employment rights, corporate acquisitions, international tax law, information technology law, intellectual property law, international business transactions, international commercial arbitration, public law aspects of in-ternational trade, comparative private law, international law and children’s rights, law of trusts, comparative apartment ownership, legal medicine, selected issues in labour and social security law, advanced South African human rights law and international criminal law. Faculty prospectus available at contact numbers above.

Postgraduate Diploma in the Law of TaxationThis programme is offered part-time over a period of two years. The curriculum includes: basic principles of income tax law, letter of objection, notice of appeal, advanced income tax law, legal aspects pertaining to donations tax, legal aspects pertain-ing to value added tax, legal aspects pertaining to transfer duty, stamp duty and other taxes. Although this diploma course is primarily taught in Afrikaans, one module dealing with the fiscal implications of international trade will be offered in English. Brochure available at contact numbers above.

ResearchResearch has always played an extremely important role at the Faculty, as is also apparent from its positive research output. The South African research chair in property law is also housed

by the Faculty of Law. For more information visit: www.sarcpl.sun.ac.za/. For fields of specialisation and research in the various depart-ments, see below.

DEPARTMENT OF MERCANTILE LAW

Corporate law: Partnerships, close corporations, company law.Intellectual property: Trademarks, copyright, parallel im-portation.International trade law: Instruments of payment, interna-tional commercial arbitration, international contract of sale, the law regulating the transport of goods, public law aspects of international trade.Other fields: Law of insolvency, insurance law, law of taxa-tion, labour law, competition law, banking law and information technology law.

Lawi Tel: +27 (0)21 808 3780 • Fax: +27 (0)21 886 6235 • Web site: www.sun.ac.za/law

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PDTLPostgraduate Diploma in Taxation Law

Taught, part-time. Law of taxation: including income tax, VAT, estate duty.

LLB (two-year and three-year postgraduate)

Bachelor of Laws Taught, full-time. All fields of law.

LLM Master of Laws Taught, residential with specialisation in various fields of the law.

LLM Master of Laws Research-based (thesis). All branches of law.

LLD Doctor of Laws Research-based. All branches of law.

DEPARTMENT OF PRIVATE LAW

Law of obligations: Law of contract, session, undue enrich-ment, estoppel and delict.Family law and law of persons: Children’s rights, legal im-plications of cohabitation, surrogate motherhood and artificial insemination.Property law: Property law, law of things, land reform, sec-tional titles, share block schemes, statutory property law, law of succession and law of trusts.Indigenous law.International private law.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LAW

Criminal law: Criminal law, international criminal law and law of criminal procedure.Constitutional law: Constitutional interpretation, human rights and constitutional law.Other fields: Administrative law, legal philosophy, medicine and the law, and law of evidence.

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The Faculty of Military Science is based at Saldanha, on the West Coast of South Africa, where it is housed in the South Af-rican Military Academy. The institution offers training for mem-bers of the Department of Defence at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Military Academy’s resources for education and training are state-of-the-art. It also offers modern recreational facilities and accommodation of a good quality.

The Faculty works closely with the South African National De-fence Force (SANDF) to meet what the latter spells out as its needs in terms of higher education.

The Faculty is made up of five academic schools. In two of these schools, the focus of programmes is technology-related; in two others, the focus is management-oriented. In the fifth school the focus is on security and on Africa-related studies. Our modular programmes are offered by means of three to six blocks of lectures lasting 10 working days each.

MilitarySciencei Faculty Administrator • Tel: +27 (0)22 702 3017 • Fax: +27 (0)22 702 3050

E-mail: Jeannie@ma2.sun.ac.za • Web site: www.sun.ac.za/mil/

HONOURS PROGRAMMES

MASTER’S PROGRAMMES

BMilHons in Industrial PsychologyBMilHons in Military GeographyBMilHons in Military HistoryBMilHons in Military StrategyBMilHons in Organisation and Resource ManagementBMilHons in Public and Development ManagementBMilHons in Security and Africa StudiesBMilHons in Technology

STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE

Modular over two years.Modular over two years.One year full-time or two years part-time.One year full-time or two years part-time.Modular over two years.One year full-time or two years part-time.One year full-time or two years part-time.Modular over two years.

MMil in Military History

MMil in Military Strategy

With a BMilHons – One year full-time or two years part-time.With a BMil – Two years full-time or four years part-time.

With a BMilHons – One year full-time or two years part-time.With a BMil – Two years full-time or four years part-time.

MMil in Organisation and Resource Management

MMil in Military Geography

With a BMilHons – Modular over two years.With a BMil – Modular over four years.

Option A: Thesis; two years part-time.Option B: Modular over two years.

MMil in Technology

MPhil in Security Management

MMil in Security and Africa Studies

One year full-time or two years part-time.

Modular over two years.

One year full-time or two years part-time.

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DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHE- MISTRY

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 5862Fax: +27 (0)21 808 5863E-mail: lle@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/biochem/

- BScHons, MSc and PhD in Biochemistry*

The Department does internationally competitive research and our postgrad-uate programmes focus specifically on research in the fields below.

(1) In systems biology and bioinformat-ics the theory of control analysis is in-tegrated with computer simulation and experiment and applied to prokaryotic and eukaryotic metabolism. (2) Biologically active natural products and their effects on cytochrome P450-

dependent enzyme systems and other steroid binding proteins, as well as on eu-karyotic signal transfer and gene expres-sion, are studied on a fundamental level. (3) Molecular genetic methods are used to elucidate the phylogenetics of plants. (4) Applied research is done on antimi-crobial peptides, malaria, plant hormones and plant resistance, and to develop membrane affinity separation systems for use in industrial effluent treatment.

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY AND ZOOLOGY

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 3236Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2405E-mail: lwillems@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/botzooBrochure at www.sun.ac.za/botzoo/course/index.htm

- MSc and PhD in Botany*- MSc and PhD in Zoology*

The Department teaches and conducts research at postgraduate level in a va-riety of internationally competitive re-search programmes. It is also home to the DWT/NRF Centre of Excellence for Invasive Biology (CIB).

Postgraduate programmes are re-search-based with a thesis or disserta-tion. For the MSc 80% of the marks is allocated for the thesis and 20% for a public defence. After successful exami-nation of the PhD dissertation a public defence is expected. It is also expected from PhD students to submit at least one manuscript, ready for submission for publication in an accredited scientific journal when the thesis is submitted for examination.

Our fields of research are animal bio-diversity, Antarctic and southern island

faculty ofSciencei Faculty Secretary: Mr Bevin Abels • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4832 • E-mail: ScienceAdmin@sun.ac.za

Web site: www.sun.ac.za/science • See also Calendar, Part 5 *Programmes suitable for international students

Over the past decade the Faculty of Science - with its rich tradition dating back to the earliest days of Stellenbosch University - has undergone dynamic changes to transform itself into a national and international role player in basic and applied research.

Our number of postgraduate students has also grown con-siderably and the research outputs achieved by our academics and postgraduates have more than doubled. Furthermore we are proud to be in a healthy financial position thanks to the support of the private and industrial sectors.

The eight departments of the Faculty are housed in a number of buildings on the main campus, where postgraduate research

and studies are supported by very modern equipment and highly trained and experienced staff. The principal areas of research are highlighted under the departments further on.

Some of our programmes may include subjects from departments in other faculties. Should you wish to un-dertake postgraduate studies in such a subject, please consult the relevant department for more informa-tion. The reference numbers of those departments are shown in the table below.

QUALIFICATION FIELDS OF STUDY

BScHons

Animal Physiology (see Dept. 3), Applied Mathematics (see dept. 57), Biochemistry, Botany, Chem-istry, Computer Science (see dept. 57), Entomology (see dept. 4), Genetics (see dept. 7), Geoin-formatics (see dept. 18), Geology/Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics (see dept. 36), Microbiology, Nematology (see dept. 4), Operations Research (see dept. 34), Physical and Mathematical Analysis, Physics, Physiological Sciences, Plant Biotechnology (see dept. 7), Polymer Science, Psychology (see dept. 26), Wine Biotechnology (see dept. 11), Zoology.

MScAll fields of study mentioned under BScHons PLUS:Botany, Systematics and Biodiversity, Geography, Environmental Studies and Zoology.

MPhil Exercise Science.

PhD All fields of study mentioned under MSc and MPhil can lead to doctoral studies.

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research, behavioural ecology of ver-tebrates, Cape flora, climate change, community ecology, economic botany, conservation genetics and biogeogra-phy, ecotoxicology, ecotoxicogenom-ics, endocrine disruption, evolution-ary genomics of animals, evolutionary physiology of animals, fynbos ecology and genomics, herpetology, indigenous plant use and medicinal plants, insect behaviour and physiology, ecophysiol-ogy, invasion biology, macroecology, molecular zoology, palaeontology, plant animal interactions, plant biodiversity, plant biochemistry, plant biotechnology, plant ecology, plant ecophysiology, plant physiology and photosynthesis, plant functional genomics, plant mycorrhiza – fungi, plant systematic and phylogeny, stress ecology and vertebrate functional biology.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMIS- TRY AND POLYMER SCIENCE

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 2344Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3342E-mail: hod@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/chemistry

- BScHons, MSc and PhD in Chemistry*- BScHons, MSc and PhD in Polymer

Science*

Three research chairs have been awarded to the Department in recent years – in nanostructured functional materials, advanced macromolecular architectures, and polymer characteri-sation, respectively.

The research initiatives of our re-searchers, some of whom are inter-national leaders in their fields, cover a range of research areas and topics:

Analytical chemistry: State-of-the-art instrumental techniques are used and new methods are developed to anal-yse components in complex mixtures, such as South African wines. Research topics include separation science and semiochemistry.

Inorganic and organometallic chem-istry: Research initiatives focus on ap-plications in local industry and medicine and include the development of new homogeneous catalysts and techniques for the characterisation of precious met-als and their complexes, ligand design and platinum metals chemistry.

Physical chemistry: Research is fo-cused on the use and application of computational techniques to study the structure and properties of isolated molecules, crystalline systems, and chemical reactions with high-level com-putational mode.

Organic chemistry: Work focus on synthesis, particularly the preparation of functional ligands for the develop-ment of new selective catalysts for use in synthetic organic chemistry.

Polymer and textile science: As the only chemistry department in the coun-try with an in-depth focus on polymer science, the University is uniquely po-sitioned to do high-quality research in amongst others analytical polymer chemistry, polymerisation methodology and polymer fibres (smart or functional textiles and nanofibres), as well as the development of membrane technology for the treatment of water. Research ar-eas include new polymers (free radical polymerisation and coatings; structural properties of polyolefins; advanced macromolecular architectures); poly-mer characterisation; electrospinning and nanofibre yarns; membranes and process development.

Supramolecular chemistry and materials: The focus of groups in this research area is to design, synthesise and characterise new functional mate-rials, particularly porous materials that can be used for gas sorption with ap-plication in gas storage and separation. While there is a strong emphasis on application, such new materials often provide interesting insights and lead into other areas of chemistry.

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCES

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 3159Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3129E-mail: jclemens@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/earthSciThe South African geological record is superb and unique, providing a world-class natural laboratory for those inter-ested in research in the earth sciences. The rapidly growing concern with envi-ronmental issues related to human ac-tivities, such as mining, is catered for in our environmental geochemistry stream.

Staff in the Department provide valu-able support and commonly have re-search funding and bursaries available for postgraduate students. The post-graduate population of the Department is cosmopolitan and, in recent years, we have attracted students from Ger-many, Namibia, the UK, Zimbabwe, France, Japan and Gabon.

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Our core research areas include tec-tonic studies, structural geology, sedi-mentary processes, petroleum geology, base-metal (underground and placer) mineral deposits, experimental petrolo-gy, igneous petrogenesis, metamorphic petrology, stable-isotope geochemistry and soil, water and marine geochem-istry.

BScHons with Geology*This programme offers three streams: Applied geology, petroleum geology and environmental geochemistry. It stretches over one year and is mainly taught, but with a strong research component. The project work includes a programme of data acquisition and manipulation and is usually organised in collaboration with industry and/or with the aim of furthering the Department’s core research goals. An assignment is submitted.

MSc with Geology*This programme consists of a thesis on a research project that may include field work and/or laboratory research, as required by the supervisor(s). An oral examination is compulsory.

PhD with Geology*A thesis that is the product of personal and independent research is required.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHE- MATICAL SCIENCES

For more informationWeb site: www.mathsci.sun.ac.za

MATHEMATICS DIVISIONFor more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 3282Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3828E-mail: omarais@sun.ac.zaWeb site: math.sun.ac.za

Postgraduate students work with aca-demics in the following research areas: combinatorics, lattice theory, algebraic number theory, arithmetic algebraic ge-ometry, algebra, topology and category theory, functional analysis, discrete mathematics, wavelets and subdivision analysis, mathematical finance and biomathematics.

BScHons, MSc and PhD in Math-ematics*The Honours in Mathematics gives stu-dents the opportunity to choose spe-

cific modules to that provide a focus to their individual programmes, according to their background and interests and the available expertise of the staff. A student may, subject to the Division’s approval, take up to half of his or her programme at another department.

The proposed focus areas are tradition-al mathematics, mathematical finance or biomathematics.

The honours stream in biomathematics is offered by the Department of Math-ematical Sciences in collaboration with the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Muizenberg (see dept. 65 below). Students registering for this Stellenbosch University degree will spend six months of the course (January to June) at AIMS to follow special modules presented by local and international specialists in the fields of modelling of biological and biomedi-cal systems, population dynamics, biomathematics and bio-informatics. Students are based on the Stellenbo-sch campus for the second part of the course, where they will do project work under supervision of a researcher in mathematics and a researcher in bio-logical or biomedical sciences.

The master’s programme consists mainly of research guided by a super-visor. One third of the programme in-volves coursework on topics relating to the research field.

The doctoral programme consists of writ-ing a dissertation that contains the results of independent mathematics research.

BScHons, MSc* and PhD* in Physi-cal and Mathematical AnalysisWeb site: pma.sun.ac.zaThe honours programme is run jointly by the Departments of Physics and Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science) and may lead to an MSc and a PhD in Physical and Mathematical Analysis. The curriculum for each student is composed individually and comprises an advanced theory component and research conducted under the guid-ance of a study leader. Programmes offer research topics combining a high level of mathematical skill with interdis-ciplinary teamwork.The focus falls on the following topics:- Numerical analysis combines numeri-

cal techniques with mathematical theo-ry such as wavelets and approximation theory, nonlinear filters, image process-ing, and pattern recognition and ap-plies these to problems from academia and industry.- Complexity includes topics such as chaos and nonlinear dynamics, dis-ordered systems in physics, network optimisation and analysis, and compu-tational complexity.- Data security focuses on the mathe-matical and computational foundations of safe data transmission, including cryptography, number theory, informa-tion security, network protocols and quantum information.

MSc students may do a semester of coursework at AIMS (see dept. 65).

APPLIED MATHEMATICS DIVISIONFor more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 4215Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3778E-mail: mvann@sun.ac.zaWeb site: dip.sun.ac.za

The research programmes of the Division of Applied Mathematics are aimed at the demands set by industry and strength-ened by the Division’s extensive collabo-ration with the Faculty of Engineering. All research activities are supported by computer hardware and software.

Our main areas of research include:- Discrete mathematics: The focus is on graph theory and coding theory. In graph theory the accent is on domination theory, colourings of graphs and Ramsey theory, while coding theory is presented as an application of vector spaces over finite fields, as well as polynomial rings.- Fluid flow modelling: This field concen-trates on the modelling of various aspects of multiphase transport such as non-Newtonian flow, heat transfer, electrical conduction and dispersion in porous me-dia. Applications include water seepage through rocks and soils, filtration, and the dispersion of contaminants.- Numerical methods and computa-tion: Algorithms for scientific comput-ing are developed and analysed. These algorithms include methods for solving differential equations and performing matrix computations. Application areas are machine learning, image processing, pattern recognition, computer vision and the computation of wave phenomena.

BScHons, MSc, PhD in Applied Mathematics*The contents and teaching methods of the postgraduate programmes are geared towards the needs of potential employers, and new developments in the subject area itself. Communication and presentation skills (written and oral) are emphasised and developed by re-quiring that students regularly hand in and present projects.

For the Honours programme in Ap-plied Mathematics a student chooses six modules, supplemented with two compulsory modules: one in generic skills and a year project.

Master’s students must complete a thesis guided by a supervisor. Addition-al work (in the form of course modules) may also be prescribed by the Division. Students in the doctoral programme complete a dissertation under the guid-ance of a promoter.

COMPUTER SCIENCE DIVISIONFor more informationTel.: +27 (0)21 808 4232Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4416E-mail: head@cs.sun.ac.zaWebsite: www.cs.sun.ac.za

BScHons in Computer Science*This programme consists of a program-ming project and six subjects, two of which can be taken from a related department. Subjects offered include bioinformatics, databases, concurrent programming, advanced algorithms and data structures, machine learning, automata with application to image, speech and language processing, com-puter networks and computer graphics.

MSc and PhD in Computer Science*These programmes consist of a re-search project that is completed under the direction of a supervisor and results in a thesis or dissertation respectively. Fields of study include bioinformatics, concurrent programming, machine learning, automata with application to image, speech and language process-ing, computer networks and software engineering.

Research in machine learning focuses on applications to intelligent systems, computer vision, speech recognition and robotics. In bioinformatics the fo-cus is on mathematical and computa-tional modelling of biological systems with the use of genetic data.

DEPARTMENT OF MICRO- BIOLOGY

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 5847Fax: + 27 (0)21 808 5846E-mail: der@sun.ac.za or whvz@sun.ac.zaWeb sites: www.sun.ac.za/microbiology and www.sun.ac.za/biofuels

Research in the Department focuses on bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It involves fun-damental research into the molecular bi-ology of these organisms, the expression of heterologous genes and applications thereof in the food and biofuel industries, as well as the breakdown of plant mat-ter into biofuels. There is also a strong research interest in microbial ecology, es-pecially biofilms and interactions and the identification of fungi in the fynbos.

BScHons*, MSc* and PhD* in Mi-crobiologyThe BScHons includes formal modules, seminars, self-study and experimental work. Assessment is continuous with an oral examination at the end of the programme. Topics covered may in-clude genome dynamics, biology of yeasts and fungi, plasmid biology, DNA cloning and antimicrobial resistance. The number of students taken in each year is limited by the number of places available in our research laboratories.

Students who follow the MSc or PhD programme in Microbiology write a thesis or dissertation respectively based on one of the Department’s research focus ar-eas. An oral examination is also required.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 808 3391Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3385E-mail: physoffice@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/physics

- BScHons, MSc and PhD in Physics*- BScHons, MSc and PhD in Theoreti-

cal Physics*Honours in Physics*This programme has different streams in which a student may specialise.Nuclear physics: This stream focuses on experimental nuclear physics (for which experiments are conducted at iThemba LABS at Faure and also at ac-celerators in the USA, Japan and Swe-den), and investigates for instance the properties of nuclear particles such as

protons in a nuclear medium. The pro-gramme is backed by theoretical work that uses multi-particle formalism and quantum field theory to investigate as-pects such as the properties of exotic nuclei that are of importance to areas like astronomy. Other topics include dispersion within a relativistic perspec-tive and the properties of neutrons that relate to neutron stars.Laser physics: This stream prepares the student for a career in all fields of phys-ics and beyond by working in a young and lively team of optics and laser scientists, by learning critical thinking and by independently solving challeng-ing modern research problems. Well-equipped research laboratories provide hands-on experience with lasers in projects in femtosecond science, laser spectroscopy of inorganic and organic samples, development of novel fibre la-sers and specialised materials process-ing techniques. The experimental work is supported by theoretical studies of the physics of light and optics, lasers, atoms and molecules and the interac-tion between light and matter.Radiation and therapy physics: This stream is geared to an eventual career as a radiation physicist in areas of med-icine or industry that make use of radio-activity applications. The programme is presented in conjunction with iThemba LABS and the Medical Physics Division at Tygerberg.

*Honours in Theoretical PhysicsThe focus here is on complex sys-tems and applications of quantum field theory, including work on the localisation-delocalisation transition in metals, Bose-Einstein interferometry in high-energy cascades, supersymmetry in nuclei and the statistical physics of certain biological systems and poly-mers. Activities in theoretical physics in the Department of Physics and the National Institute for Theoretical Phys-ics (NITHeP) in Stellenbosch are fully integrated.

*Master’s and PhDAll Master’s programmes consist of coursework (20-30%) and research leading to a thesis. The PhD pro-grammes consist of research only, leading to a dissertation.

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The Faculty traces its institutional roots back to 1859 and 15 decades of theology has been taught at Stellenbosch. Today it is an open and ecumenical faculty of Stellenbosch Univer-sity. The Faculty presents theology from a Christian perspec-tive. The Faculty has agreements with the Dutch Reformed Church, the Uniting Reformed Church, and the Uniting Pres-byterian Church in Southern Africa, and trains many of their students. But in fact our students represent a wide range of churches in South Africa and other countries. There is a particularly noticeable increase in the percentage of foreign, postgraduate students.

The Faculty consists of three discipline groups: Old and New Testament; Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology; and Prac-tical Theology and Missiology. Postgraduate programmes are offered by the three discipline groups.Our discipline groups work together from within their respec-

tive disciplines to explore the research areas for concerted research chosen by the Faculty. These research areas are: theology and the quest for a hermeneutical approach; the problem of the public ministry of the church; the interplay be-tween ministry and community development; human dignity and poverty. Working as an increasingly integrated team, we do research on theological-exegetical issues, as well as on historical, diaconical and pastoral issues. The understanding of God within postmodernity and the African context plays an important role.

In the inter-church debate, the quest for ecumenics is of great importance to the Faculty. We give special attention to the unity of the church; reconciliation in the socio-political arena; the pastoral care of people with HIV/Aids; and congre-gational and community development.

Theologyi Office of the Dean: Ms Marieke Brand • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 3255 • E-mail: mariekeb@sun.ac.za

Faculty Secretary: Mr Shirle Cornelissen • Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4850 • E-mail: shirle@sun.ac.zaWeb site: www.sun.ac.za/theology• Consult web site for Calendar with curricula

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

For more informationBScHons: Dr R SmithE-Mail: rsmith@sun.ac.zaTel: +27 (0)21 808 3154MSc and PhD: Dr A EngelbrechtE-mail: ame@sun.ac.zaTel: +27 (0)21 808 4573MPhil in Exercise Science: Dr C SmithE-mail: csmith@sun.ac.za Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4388Web site: www.sun.ac.za/physiolsciences/

- BScHons in Physiological Sciences (taught programme with research)

- MSc and PhD in Physiological Sciences* (research)- MSc in Exercise Science* (taught programme with research)- MPhil in Exercise Science* (taught programme with re-

search done continuously, but part-time on Stellenbosch)

The worldwide tendency in the biological sciences to work in multidisciplinary teams has also found expression in our postgraduate programmes. Research is done in collaboration with many international research associates. Research areasCellular and molecular physiology of muscle tissue: Our research on the cellular and molecular aspects of differentia-tion, growth and regeneration versus wasting and apoptosis is focused on human muscle cells, the laboratory rat model and cell cultures, including stem cells. We study cardiac muscle cells (after experimental heart attack or in response to hypobaric, low oxygen conditions) and skeletal muscle cells (after microdamage or muscle wasting induced by surgical stress or immobilisation).Environment, nutrition and exercise: We study acute and long-term adaptations in humans to delayed onset of muscle soreness, altered training programmes, oxygen intake or nutritional intake. Athletes are studied in the laboratory and the field using modern technological devices. The analysis of muscle biopsies and immune cells links this field of human life sciences to that of the cellular and molecular physiologists.Pathology: Selected pathological conditions, such as HIV/AIDS, Type II Diabetes and inflammatory conditions such as cancer, heart failure and muscle and tendon injuries are stud-ied on the patient’s level, as well as on a cellular and molecu-lar level in models.

MPhil in Exercise ScienceWe offer a unique, part-time MPhil in Exercise Science for stu-dents holding a degree in Physiology or any related biological science (such as medicine, dietetics, physiotherapy, genetics or biochemistry).

This programme integrates physiology, biochemistry, nutri-tion, immunology and exercise physiology with the emphasis on athlete consultation in the MPhil and research in the MSc, although aspects of research are also covered.

AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (AIMS)

For more informationTel: +27 (0)21 787 9320Fax: +27 (0)21 787 9321E-mail: info@aims.ac.zaWeb site: www.aims.ac.za

AIMS is an internationally acclaimed initiative supported jointly in Muizenberg by the Universities of Cambridge (UK), Oxford (UK), Paris-Sud (France), Cape Town, Western Cape and Stellenbosch.

AIMS Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Sciences*Very talented students from all over Africa (including South Africa) are selected from applications. They are fully funded to attend intensive coursework given by renowned international academics. On completing this one-year diploma, students who wish to continue with their research can then register for the MSc in Physical and Mathematical Analysis (see Dept. 61) or for an MSc in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science.

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DISCIPLINE GROUP OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT

One of the Discipline Group’s focus areas is researching bibli-cal hermeneutics in terms of differing contexts, both historical and cultural. Contexts of Africa and the concept of gender are scrutinised closely.

Another major focal point is biblical exegesis and biblical the-ology. Issues are analysed in terms of their settings in the world of the Bible before they are related to social and ethical issues of today.

DISCIPLINE GROUP SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY AND ECCLESIOLOGY

The Discipline Group focuses on an understanding of the Christian faith within the ecumenical debate and on the foun-dations of a theological ethos attuned to differences in cultur-al context. Fundamental issues of doctrine, conduct, church and office, and various issues of ecclesiastic confession are studied in relation to differences in historical background. We study the faith, confession and life of the church and believ-ers, and also the forms and history of the church and faith, including the witness and calling of the church through the ages and in diverse social and cultural environments.

DISCIPLINE GROUP PRACTICAL THEOLOGY AND MISSIOLOGY

Besides its graduate and postgraduate work, the Discipline Group includes the Unit for Religion and Development Re-search (URDR). This unit has an extensive statistical database on religion in South Africa. It also specialises in researching and alleviating poverty through extensive networking.

The Discipline Group is also a member of the Network for African Congregational Theology (NetACT) and houses its administrative offices. NetACT is a network of reformed theo-logical training schools in Southern Africa that aims to de-velop leadership and contribute to the crucial missional and prophetic role of the church in Africa. Several projects are

being undertaken, involving a large number of postgraduate students from Africa. Our research focuses on the areas set out below.Congregational ministry and church development is about understanding what it means to be a congregation from a missional perspective. Research is aimed at helping congregations to discern their role in making God’s Kingdom visible in a broken reality. Congregations are assisted in the management of transition and transformation processes. Pastoral care pays particular attention to the development of a mature faith, a pastoral identity and a Christian spiritual-ity in which the essence of the Christian faith is expressed in terms of living and doing. Special focus areas include hos-pital ministry and pastoral support of those in physical and emotional pain, marriage and family enrichment, and Africa spirituality.Catechetics and youth ministry is about communicating the Gospel to children and young people in a post-modern environment, including issues like identity, substance depen-dency and the stages in the development and fostering of faith.Homiletics focuses on preparing sermons, the connection between relevant preaching and liturgy, and public worship. The aim is to foster pointed, yet responsible exegesis and proclaim the Old and New Testament in a way that highlights the relevance of the Gospel today.Community development concentrates on how the Gospel is best communicated in a particular social context. Com-munity up-liftment through entrepreneurship development and Christian leadership and management in disadvantaged communities is a priority. And practical-theological ecclesiol-ogy is brought to bear on social and community issues such as poverty.Missiology constitutes the inter-religious debate, including the ecumenical problem is prevalent. The witnessing task of the church is seen as a reaching out process within various cultural contexts. The theory and history of Missiology are made concrete with reference to the life-world of various cul-tural groups in the African context.

QUALIFICATIONDISCIPLINE GROUP AND PRESEN-TATION

FIELDS OF STUDY

PDT*Postgraduate Diploma in Theology

MDiv*Master of Divinity

All discipline groups.

Class attendance optional.Research assignment.

All discipline groups.

Taught programme.Class attendance compulsory.Research assignment.

First semester: Basic orientation in Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, Ecclesiology, Practical Theology and Missiology.Second semester: Specialisation in any one of the above and a research assignment.

MTh (Ministry and Congre-gation Studies)*Master of Theology

Discipline Group Practical Theology and Missiology.

Taught programme.Students attend block lectures of two weeks each at the Faculty six times over a two-year period.Research assignment.

Specialisation in missional ministry, transformation processes and community development.

MTh (Youth Ministry)*Master of Theology

Discipline Group Practical Theology and Missiology.

Taught programme.Students attend block lectures of two weeks each at the Faculty six times over a two-year period.Research assignment.

Problems of modern youth, ministry to children, formation of faith.

MPhil (Chaplaincy Studies)* Master of Philosophy

Discipline Group Practical Theology and Missiology.

2- to 3-year programme. Programme com-posed of a thesis and various modules.

Multi- and interdisciplinary understanding of pastoral services in a military/correctional/police context.

MPhil (Religion and Culture)* Master of Philosophy

Discipline Group Practical Theology and Missiology.2- to 3-year programme composed of research assignments, a thesis and various modules.

Interdisciplinary understanding of the relationship between religion, culture and anthropology.

MPhil (Bible Interpretation)*Master of Philosophy

Discipline Groups Ancient Studies and Old and New Testament.

Research.

Hermeneutics and exegesis of the Bible, applying exegetical methodologies to real-life situations. Specialisation: Cultural history dimension, literary dimension, hermeneutics and exegesis of the OT/NT.

DPhil (Bible Interpretation)*Doctor of Philosophy

Discipline Groups Ancient Studies and Old and New Testament.Research.

Exegesis, hermeneutics, biblical cultural his-tory, literature of the OT/NT.

MTh (General)*Master of Theology

DTh*Doctor of Theology

All Discipline Groups.Taught programme or research.

All discipline groups.Research.

Church ministry/Christian leadership with four modules: Identity (church and public worship), practical ministry (spirituality and discipleship), contextuality (church in soci-ety), maturity of faith and formation of faith (pastoral care/care giving).

Licentiate in Theology

All discipline groups.

Taught programme.Students attend block lectures of two weeks each 4 times a year at the Faculty.

Church Ministry. Four focal areas: Congre-gational ministry and administration, youth ministry, pastoral ministry, public worship and communication.

MTh (Clinical Pastorate)*Master of Theology

Discipline Group Practical Theology and Missiology.

Taught programme.Students attend classes and undergo super-vised practical training in institutional care. Research article.

Systematic theology (the problem of theodicy), pastoral theology, marriage and family enrichment, medical ethics, pastorate in psychiatric settings, hospital pastorate, psychology, substance dependency, terminal care, pastoral counselling.

MTh (Clinical Pastorate – HIV Ministry and Counsel-ling)*Master of Theology

Discipline Group Practical Theology and Missiology.

Structured and clinical work under supervi-sion.Thesis.

Theological reflection on the HIV pandemic, suffering and pastoral care internship.

PROGRAMMES AND QUALIFICATIONSThe programmes in Christian theology, church ministry and leadership give access to the postgraduate qualifications shown below. *Programmes suitable for international students.

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indexAAccounting 30Actuarial science 36Addiction psychiatry 51, 52Administrative law 55Africa Institute for Mathematical Sciences 65African languages 12African languages for professional con- texts 12African literatures in English 16Afrikaans 13Afrikaans literature 13Agricultural economics 1Agricultural policy 1AIMS 65Anaesthesiology 49, 52Analytical chemistry 59Anatomical pathology 49, 52Ancient Mediterranean cultures 14Ancient Near Eastern cultures 14Animal breeding 3, 7Animal management 3Animal nutrition 3Animal physiology 3Animal products 3Animal sciences 3Applied ethics 24Applied industrial engineering 44Applied mathematics 61Approximation theory 61Aquaculture 3, 7Art education 29Art history 29Audiology 51, 52Auditing 30

BBible interpretation 14, 66Bible translation 14Biblical hermeneutics 66Biochemistry 48, 52, 57Biodiversity 58Biofuels 62Bioinformatics 57Biomathematics 61Biomedical engineering 45Biomedical ethics 24Bioprocess engineering 46Botany 58Business administration 37Business ethics 24Business history 19Business management 31

CCareer psychology 26Catechetics 68

Centre for Knowledge Dynamics and Decision Making 20Chemical pathology 49, 52Chemistry 59Child and adolescent psychiatry 51, 52Child psychology 26Church development 68Citizenship education 39Civil engineering informatics 42Climate change 58Clinical epidemiology 50, 52Clinical pathology 49, 52Clinical psychology 26Coastal and port engineering 42Cognitive psychology 26Communicable diseases 51, 52Communication networks, computers 61Communication, African languages 12Community development 68Community forestry 6Community health 49, 52Community mental health 51, 52Community psychology 26Company law 53Competition law 53Complexity 61Complexity and sustainability studies 35Computational algebra 61Computational mathematics 61Computer and control systems 43Computer assisted language-learning 22Computer auditing 30Computer science 61Computers in education 38Congregational ministry 68Conservation ecology 4Conservation farming 10Conservation genetics 58Constitutional law 55Corporate law 53Corporate venturing 31Counselling psychology 26Creative writing in Afrikaans 13Creative writing in English 16Criminal law 55Cryptography 61Curriculum enquiry in social context 38Curriculum Studies 38Cytopathology 50, 52

DDance and movement 15Data security 61Decision making 20Democratic education 39Derived financial instruments 31Dermatology 49, 52Design and automation 45Design optimisation 45Development economics 32Development finance 37Discrete mathematics 61Document analysis 13

Document design 13Drama 15Drama, English 16Dutch 13

EEarth Sciences 60Ecclesiology 67, 68Ecology 2, 4, 10, 58Economic analyses 32Economics 32Economics of education 32Ecophysiology 58Eco-psychology 26Ecotoxicology 58Education in urban context 39Education policy implementation 39Education policy studies 39Education, African languages 12Education, music 23Educational psychology 40Electrical energy 43Electromagnetics 43Electronics 43Emergency medicine 49, 52Energy engineering 46Engineering management 42, 44English Studies 16Entomology 4Entrepreneurship, advanced 31Environmental education 38Environmental engineering 42, 46Environmental ethics 24Environmental geochemistry 60Environmental geography 18Environmental history 19Environmental impact studies 10Environmental management 1, 5, 18, 35Environmental studies 18Epidemiology 48, 50, 52Ethics 24, 67Evolutionary and behavioural ecology 58Exercise Science 64

FFamily law 54Family medicine 47, 49, 52Family psychology 26Farm management 1Financial accounting 30Financial economics 32Financial management 31Financial mathematics 61Financial risk management 36Fixed interest securities (bonds) 31Fluid flow modelling 61Fluid mechanics 45Food microbiology 5Food processing 5Food science 5Forensic pathology 49, 52Forest engineering 6Forest management 6French 22

French contemporary literature 22Fruit trees 8Futures studies 37Fynbos 8Fynbos systematics 58

GGender 66General linguistics 17General surgery 49, 52Genetic manipulation 7Genetics 7Geographical information systems 18Geography 18Geography and history, teaching and learning 38Geology 60Geotechnics 42German 22German literature 22GIS 18GIS-modelling and informatics 6Granular flow modelling 45Grapevine biotechnology 11Graphic design 29Greek 14Gynaecology 49, 52

HHaematological pathology 49, 52Health sciences education 51, 52Heat transfer 45Hebrew 14Herpetology 58Higher education 38Histology 50, 52Historiography 19History 19HIV/Aids 26HIV/Aids Management 33Homiletics 68Horticultural science 8Human genetic diseases 7Human genetics 48, 50, 52Human geography 18Human Resource Management 33Hyperbaric medicine 48, 50, 52Hypermedia for language learning 22

IIllustration 29Inclusive education 40Indigenous law 54Industrial engineering 44Industrial policy 32Industrial Psychology 33, 36Infection control 47, 52Informatics 20Information technology, law of 53Institute for Plant Biotechnology 7Institute for Wine Biotechnology 11Insurance law 53Intellectual property law 53Intelligent process systems 46Intercultural communication 17Internal medicine 49, 52

International business 31International criminal law 55International marketing 31International private law 54International relations 25International studies 25International trade law 53Interpreting 13Invasive biology 58Irrigation and water management 10IsiNdebele 12IsiXhosa 12IsiZulu 12IT 20

JJewellery design 29Journalism 21

KKinanthropometry 41Knowledge economy 20Knowledge management 20

LLabour law 53Land evaluation 10Language professions 17Language, Greek 14Laser physics 63Latin 14Law of contract 54Law of criminal procedure 55Law of evidence 55Law of insolvency 53Law of obligations 54Law of persons 54Law of succession 54Law of taxation 53Law of things 54Law of trusts 54Learning support 40Legal philosophy 55Lexicography 13Life Skills education 38Linguistic theory 17Linguistics, African languages 12Linguistics, general 17Linguistics, Hebrew 14Literacy education 38Literature, African languages 12Literature, English 16Literature, Greek 14Literature, Hebrew 14Literature, Latin 14Logistics 34Logistics management 34

MMacroeconomics 32Management accounting 30Management coaching 37Marine engineering 45Maritime studies 34Marketing communication 31Marketing management 31

Marketing metrics 31Marketing research 31Materials science 45Mathematical analysis 65Mathematical sciences 65Mathematical statistics 36Mathematical statistics and economics 32Mathematics 61Mathematics education 38Meat science 3Media ethics 21Media history 21Media management 21Media studies 15Media, culture and the information society 21Media, democracy and development 21Medical biochemistry 50, 52Medical genetics 49, 52Medical microbiology 50, 52Medical physics 50, 52Medical physiology 50, 52Medical virology 48, 50, 52Mentorship 38Mercantile law 53Microbial ecology 62Microbiological pathology 49, 52Microbiology 48, 52, 62Microwave processing 46Microwave team 43Military history 56Military strategy 56Mineralogy 60Minerals and extractive metallurgy 46Missiology 68Molecular biology 62Molecular genetic study of plants 57Morphological sciences 48, 52Motor learning 41Movement literacy 41Music 23Music technology 23Musicology 23

NNatural pastures 2Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) 5Neurology 49, 52Neuropsychiatry 51, 52Neurosciences 50, 52Neurosurgery 49, 52New media 29New Testament 66Nuclear medicine 48, 49, 50, 52Nuclear physics 63Numerical methods and computation 61Nursing 47, 51, 52Nutrition 51, 52

OObstetrics 49, 52Occupational medicine 47, 49, 52Occupational therapy 51, 52

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Oenology 11Old Testament 66Operational industrial engineering 44Operations research 34Ophthalmology 49, 52Organisation and resource management, military 56Orthopaedics 49, 52Otorhinolaryngology 49, 52

PPaediatric surgery 49, 52Paediatrics and child health 49, 52Painting 29Pastoral care 68Pastures 2Pathology 48, 50, 52Pavement engineering 42Peak performance 41Pedology 10, 60Petrology 60Pharmacology 48, 50, 52Philosophy 24Photography 29Phylogenomics 58Physical and mathematical analysis 61, 65Physics 63Physiology 48, 52, 64Physiotherapy 51, 52Plant biotechnology 7Plant breeding 7Plant diseases 9Plant pathology 9Plant production 2Plant protection 9Plastic and reconstructive surgery 49, 52Playwriting 15Poetry, English 16Political management 25Political science 25Polymer science 59Portfolio theory and management 31Postharvest diseases 9Practical theology 68Printmaking 29Private law 54Property law 54Psychiatry 49, 52Psychology 26Psychometry 26Psychopathology 26Psychotherapy 26Public administration 35Public and development management 35Public and development management, military 56Public leadership 35Public management 35Public policy management 35Public resource management 35

QQuantitative management 34

RRadiation oncology 49, 52Radiation physics 63Radiological diagnosis 49, 52Reactive systems 46Real estate investment and financing 31Rehabilitation 50, 51, 52Religious education 38Renewable energy 45Reproduction physiology 3Reproductive biology 48, 50, 52Resource economics 1

SSatellite project 43School counselling 40Science and technology journalism 21Science education 38Sculpture 29Second-language studies 17Security and Africa studies 56Sedimentology 60Separation technology 46Sepedi 12Sesotho 12Setswana 12Short-term insurance 31Signal processing 43Silviculture 6SiSwati 12Social anthropology 28Social psychology 26Social science methods 28Social work 27Social work management 27Society, culture and identity 28Socio-Informatics 20Sociology 28Sociology of the theatre 15Software development 61Soil science 10South African literature 16Southern African history 19Speech pathology 51, 52Sport 41Sport and exercise psychology 41Sport for persons with disabilities 41Sport history 41Sport injuries and rehabilitation 41Sport pedagogy 41Sport physiology 41Stage management 15Statistics 36Statutory property law 54Strategic industrial engineering 44Strategic management 31Structural engineering 42Structural mechanics 45SUNSAT micro-satellite project 43Sustainable development planning and management 35Systematic theology 67Systems biology 57Systems engineering 44

TTaxation 30Technology, military 56Temperate crops 2Theatre 15Theatre design 15Theatre management 15Theatre research 15Theatre theory 15Theatre, history of 15Theoretical physics 63Therapy physics 63Thermodynamics 45Thoracic surgery 49, 52Tourism 18Trade policy 32Translation 13Translation studies, French 22Translation theory 13Transport and logistics studies 34Transport economics 34Transportation engineering 42Tshivenda 12Turbomachinery 45

UUnderwater medicine 48, 50, 52Urban studies 18Urology 49, 52

VVegetation science 58Vertebrate functional biology 58Vibration and noise 45Virological pathology 49, 52Visual studies 29Viticulture 11

WWater engineering 42Welfare programme management 27Wine biotechnology 11Wood processing 6Wood properties 6Wood science 6Wood-based constructions 6Working class history 19

XXitsonga 12

YYouth and the community 39Youth ministry 68

ZZoology 58

knowledgedefines all we currently know and understand;

imagination points to all we might yet discover and

create

“”after Einstein