Overview

The Psychology programme at the Stellenbosch University encompasses the application of such knowledge in the multi-cultural South African society, particularly with regard to the understanding of specific psychosocial problems and the development of intervention and preventative strategies. In addition, the programme also focuses on the development of critical-analytical and problem-solving thinking skills, as well as social-scientific research knowledge and skills.

Quick Facts:

Please note that the Honours programme at Stellenbosch University is an academic programme. It is not designed to meet the requirements for the Professional Board for Psychology for registration as a psychological counsellor or as a psychometrist, and does not serve as an entrance qualification for internships in these areas. Professional training in this Department is offered only at master's level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychotherapy

Psychopathology

Psychometry

Vocational Psychology

Family Psychology

Community Psychology

Child Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Psychological Development of Women

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Psychology View 23 other Bachelors in Psychology in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your contract

Student support form (Students with special needs)

Qualification documents - Please ensure that you upload qualification documents for each tertiary qualification obtained and that the documents is official and certified. This implies that your original qualification documents (academic transcript and accompanying degree certificate) which you recieved upon graduation must be stamped and signed by the awarding institution

Proof of English Language proficiency

A Bachelor's degree with a major in Psychology

An average final mark of at least 60% in the major. A higher performance cut-off for Psychology 3 may be set in a given year, depending on the number and the achievement level of applicants

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

117875 ZAR / year

≈ 117875 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

42666 ZAR / year

≈ 42666 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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