Overview

Key facts

Industrial Psychology focuses on the optimal development and utilisation of human resources in the work environment. 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 economy. The Department at the Stellenbosch University 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 honours programmes are presented full-time in English, whilst the master's degree programmes are presented part-time in English. Students on the part-time programmes visit the Stellenbosch Campus for 5 weeks per year. The structured part of the part-time master's degree programmes is presented over a period of one year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Psychological and Performance Assessment and Professional Ethics
Research Assignment: Industrial Psychology
Employment Relations and Labour Legislation
Occupational and Career Psychology
Organisational Psychology: Contemporary Challenges
Psychometrics: Measurement Theory, Test Construction and Decision-making
Research Methodology
Strategic Human Resources Management I

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Psychology Management Studies 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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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your contract

Student support form (Students with special needs)

Qualification documents

Proof of English Language proficiency

You need to have graduated with an average percentage mark of 65% in Industrial Psychology in the final year of your bachelor degree

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If you graduated from a non-South African university your university needs to be recognised and approved by the International Office of Stellenbosch University

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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

59113 ZAR / year

≈ 59113 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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