Postgraduate studies

The Department of Political Sciences presents honours, master's and doctoral degrees.
 

Honours studies

At honours level the student within the Faculty of Humanities has a choice between two packages:

• BAHons in Political Science
• BAHons in International Relations

A minimum average of 65% in a relevant undergraduate degree is a prerequisite for admission to the honours programme.

For more information on the BAHons in International Relations programme, contact Mr R Henwood at roland.henwood@up.ac.za.

For information on the BAHons in Political Science programme, contact Dr G Wolmarans at gerhard.wolmarans@up.ac.za.

Master's studies

At master's level, the student has a choice between pursuing a research master's or a coursework master's degree in Security Studies (MSS). (Admission to the MSS is temporarily suspended – please enquire in advance.)

For more information on the research and coursework master's degrees, contact Prof M Schoeman at maxi.schoeman@up.ac.za.  

 

Doctoral studies

Any enquiries concerning doctoral studies should be directed to the Head of the Department, Prof M Schoeman at maxi.schoeman@up.ac.za.