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Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University (formally University of Stellenbosch; Afrikaans: Universiteit van Stellenbosch) is a public research university situated in the town of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Other nearby universities are the University of Cape Town and University of the Western Cape.
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Stellenbosch University is one of the top public universities in Cape Town, South Africa. It is ranked #296 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Programme information.
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Code: 18414-875 Course Coordinator: Professor Elmien Lesch Selection Coordinator: Ms Megan Snow – [email protected] ; 021 808 3461/ 021 808 2696 Postgraduate Administrative Officer: Ms. Gaynohl Andrews – [email protected] ; 021 808 34641
Application Process and Admissions
Admission Criteria
Prospective students have to meet the following criteria in order to apply for the Masters programme in Clinical Psychology:
- An Honours degree in Psychology or an equivalent that Senate has approved for admission to the programme with a minimum average of 65%
- Proficiency in at least two official languages
Application Process
Specific application processes and closing dates are to be updated on the website closer to the time. However, applications generally include the following:
- Online application form (please read through the application instructions below, the link is available in the document)
- Two independent referee reports
- Certified academic records
- Black and white photograph of yourself
Application Process and Admissions for 2024
Online Applications for the MA (Masters in Clinical Psychology) open on 1 May 2024. Read the following documents carefully before proceeding with your application.
- Application-Instructions-2024 (.docx | 44 Kb)
- Application-form-2024 (.docx | 81 Kb)
- Referee-Report-2024 (.docx | 78 Kb)
The closing date for applications is Thursday 30 May 2024.
No late or incomplete applications will be considered.
The selection week will take place from 29-31 July 2024.
Specific Admission Requirements
An Honours degree in Psychology or an equivalent qualification that Senate has approved for admission to the programme, or a Master’s degree in Psychology, completed with a minimum final mark of 65% (current Honours students may also apply on condition that they successfully complete the degree at the end of 2024) Proficiency in at least two official languages.
Please note that we are unable to answer any telephonic queries at this point. Please forward any queries to our email ( [email protected] ) and we will respond within 2-3 working days.
Feedback on pre-selection will be communicated via email. The date of this feedback will be communicated on our website.
Further Reading
If you consider to sign up for this programme please download and read the following document with further information:
MA Clinical Psychology – Suggestions to prospective applicants (pdf | 67 Kb)
Programme Content
The programme focuses on the identification and treatment of psychopathology in children and adults, as well as on the development, implementation and assessment of preventative and remedial programmes. The theoretical component is presented in English and consists of different modules which cover the broad terrain of Clinical Psychology. The practical component of the programme requires you to be involved in the diagnostic assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment of adults, children and families, and to undertake individual community projects. You must be involved continuously throughout the year (approximately 15 to 20 hours per week) with the Welgevallen Community Psychological Clinic and within departmental community projects. A research assignment, based on independent research under supervision, must also be completed.
This programme satisfies the conditions and requirements of the Professional Board for Psychology for the professional training of clinical psychologists and is accredited as such with the Professional Board. In order to register as a clinical or psychologist the Professional Board for Psychology requires:
- The successful completion of examinations and practical work;
- A full-time internship of 12 months accredited by the Professional Board;
- 12 months of community service; and
- The successful completion of the Professional Board’s examinations for psychologists.
Registration with the Board as a clinical psychologist is determined by whether an accredited clinical internship has been completed. Details about internships and community service is available on the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA): Professional Board for Psychology website: https://www.hpcsa.co.za/?contentId=0&menuSubId=52&actionName=Professional%20Boards
Programme Duration
The programme is presented full-time for the duration of one academic year.
Compulsory Modules and Credits
- Research Assignment (60 credits)
- Professional Development (30 credits)
- Psychological Assessment (50 credits)
- Psychological Interventions (40 credits)
Assessment and Examination
A minimum final mark of 50% is required to pass each module and the final oral examination. The final mark for the programme is based on the relative weights of the different modules as indicated by their respective credit values. In addition, the Professional Board for Psychology requires that, upon completion of the programme, your knowledge and skills be externally assessed and marks be moderated. Practical work is assessed continuously, and all practical work must be successfully completed as a prerequisite for obtaining the degree.
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Postgraduate Studies
The Faculty's research programme focuses on relevant and strategically important themes in education to find solutions to educational matters of current concern and to promote the development of education 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 three departments each have a complementary focus that ties in with the broad research focus of the Faculty.
TEACHER TRAINING FOR THE SENIOR AND FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING PHASES
Should you wish to become a high school teacher, your undergraduate studies at other faculties could be a basis for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) . This one-year programme focuses on developing competencies in a subject-related field that the candidate can apply in the Senior- and Further Education and Training phases. Completion of this qualification leads to professional registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE) .
HIGHER EDUCATION
The Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (Teaching and Learning) caters for the professional needs of lecturers and learning facilitators. The current programme runs between February 2024 to November 2025 and makes provision for an intake on a two-year cycle. The next intake is scheduled for February 2025. Read more about this Diploma under the Department of Curriculum Studies .
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS (BEDHONS)
Our new Bachelor of Education Honours programmes are geared towards enriching and deepening your knowledge in a chosen specialist field in order to equip you to contribute meaningfully to strengthening and improving education in South Africa.
The honours programmes are offered through blended learning or mixed-mode instruction. Click on the specialisation areas below for more information:
- Curriculum Inquiry
- Education Development and Democracy
- Educational Support
- Foundation Phase Education
- Language Education
Click here to learn more about the blended learning programmes offered via Stellenbosch University's telematics platform.
Programme Offering & associated closing dates
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Application Process
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Programme Information PhD in Psychology Code: 18414 - 978 Course Coordinator: Prof Leslie Swartz Postgraduate Administrative Officer: Ms. Gaynöhl Andrews - [email protected]; 021 808 34641 Application Process and Admissions Admission Criteria: A Master's degree in Psychology or an equivalent qualification which is acceptable according to the regulations of the University. Application ...
Department of Psychology. The Department of Psychology has among the most productive academic psychologists in South Africa on its staff, several of whom have won prestigious awards and grants for their teaching and research. We are committed to conducting research, teaching, practice, and community service of the highest possible standard.
Psychology. Duration of Programme The programme extends over a minimum period of two academic years. Programme Content Compulsory Module 18414 : Psychology 978(360) Assessment and Examination A dissertation that is assessed according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University. You must do an oral examination in addition to the dissertation.
The Department of Psychology The Department of Psychology at Stellenbosch University has among the most productive academic psychologists in South Africa on its staff, several of whom have won prestigious awards and grants for their teaching and research. We are committed to conducting research, teaching, practice, and community service of the highest possible standard.
PhD Application. Thank you for your interest in pursuing a PhD degree in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Stellenbosch University. Our campus is situated in the picturesque Tygerberg area of Cape Town, South Africa, and incorporates a ground-breaking new Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI).
For the PhD Psychology (PhD code 01264635), applicants are required to have obtained a recognised master's degree in psychology with a minimum mark of 65% for the research component (module). The doctoral degree is awarded upon successfully completing a full-length thesis and viva-voce (oral) defence of the thesis (refer to the Faculty of Humanities PhD Psychology Yearbook for further ...
The Psychology degree at Stellenbosch University is by dissertation only and there is no formal requirement for course-work. I want to find another Phd Course . Programme Structure. Curriculum: This is a research degree, and there is no professional training.
For more information on how to apply for admission to the PhD programme via the Department please contact Ms Coreli CIllie on 021 808 3005 or [email protected]. To apply for admission to the PhD programme via the Doctoral School you need to apply directly to the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
Stellenbosch University (formally University of Stellenbosch; Afrikaans: Universiteit van Stellenbosch) is a public research university situated in the town of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Other nearby universities are the University of Cape Town and University of the Western Cape. PhD Project & Programmes Search for PhDs PhDs by Subject PhDs by ...
A teaching department The psychology department is the biggest department in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in terms of student numbers. We currently have 1200 first year students, 800 2nd-years students, 600 third year students, 37 honours students (that is obviously when selection starts), 8 clinical masters students, 40 research masters students and
The Accredited list of Postgraduate diploma, masters and doctorate courses offered at the Stellenbosch University and their Requirements for 2024/2025 has been released and published here. All interested aspirants or candidates who want to apply for admission in the school can now proceed and check below for the list of Postgraduate diploma, masters and doctorate courses offered in ...
Leslie SWARTZ, Professor (Full) | Cited by 12,076 | of Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch (SUN) | Read 435 publications | Contact Leslie SWARTZ
The research focus of the Department is aimed at the educational 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 ...
RANKINGS. Stellenbosch University is one of the top public universities in Cape Town, South Africa. It is ranked #296 in QS World University Rankings 2025. # 296.
Programme Information Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology Code: 18414-778 Course Coordinator: Dr. Anthea Lesch Postgraduate Administrative Officer: Ms. Gaynöhl Andrews - [email protected]; 021 808 3461 Application Process and Admissions Admission Criteria: Prospective students ought to meet the following criteria in order to apply for an Honours degree in Psychology at the University of ...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE PGDip IN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH FOR 2024. DUE DATE: 1 September, 2024. The Alan J. Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health (CPMH), a joint initiative of the Department of Psychology at Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at the University of Cape Town (UCT), is an independent inter-disciplinary academic research and ...
Amos S Engelbrecht is an Emeritus Professor and works at the Department of Industrial Psychology, Stellenbosch University. Amos does research in Organizational Psychology and Leadership. Their ...
PhD in Psychology (PhD) Program Language: English : Admission Semester: Spring (March)Summer (August) Start Date: January Intake: Program Duration: (2 years) 4 semesters: ... Stellenbosch University is south Africas oldest university. it is one of Southern Africa's leading institutions with regards to pass-rate, research output, and top-rated ...
Credits: 24. Duration: 1 Semester. Prerequisite Modules: Psychology 213, 223, 243, 253. Academic Programme Coordinator: Dr. Hermann Swart Undergraduate Administrative Officer: Ms. Princess Mahlasela: [email protected]; 021 808 3466 Bachelor's degree programmes The programmes of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are broadly divided ...
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. Code: 18414-875. Course Coordinator: Professor Elmien Lesch. Selection Coordinator: Ms Megan Snow - [email protected]; 021 808 3461/ 021 808 2696. Postgraduate Administrative Officer: Ms. Gaynohl Andrews - [email protected]; 021 808 34641.
Welcome to Indu strial P sychology . The Department aspires to posi tion its graduates in the market as professional Scientific Strategic Business Partners, who can simultaneously fulfil the roles of industrial psychologist or human resource practitioner, behavioural scientist, and business partner with confidence and ease. Furthermore, we ...
The Faculty's research programme focuses on relevant and strategically important themes in education to find solutions to educational matters of current concern and to promote the development of education in South Africa. This research, which impacts on all of the teaching programmes, is concerned with local as well as international needs.
Masters(MA) & Doctorate(PhD) by Thesis. A Masters degree by thesis in Psychology (MA) may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis.Students should normally have a disciplinary background in Psychology or Organisational Psychology, and good results for courses and projects related to social scientific research methodologies.