Stellenbosch University, founded in 1918, offers various courses (such as BMil in Technology and BSc in Human Life sciences) on its five campuses and online-based courses platform. The institution, which has over 30,000 students and several faculties, is ranked one of the most affordable universities to study in South Africa.

It offers short courses, non-degree studies (exchanges and summer schools), and both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes taught in Afrikaans or isiXhosa and English.

Stenllenbosch University Courses and Faculties

Stenllenbosch University has 10 faculties. They include:

• AgriSciences
• Economic and Management Sciences
• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Engineering
• Military Sciences
• Arts and Social Sciences
• Science
• Education
• Law
• Theology

Here are the courses these faculties offer.

AgriSciences:

• Agricultural Economics and Management
• BAgric in Agricultural Production and Management: Elsenburg
• BScAgric in Animal Science
• BSc in Conservation Ecology
• BSc in Food Science
• BSc in Forestry (Forestry and Wood Science)
• BSc in Viticulture and Oenology
• BScAgric in Plant and Soil Science
• Extended Degree Programmes
• Bachelor of Data Science

Arts and Social Sciences:

• BA in Humanities
• BA in Language and Culture
• BA in Development and Environment
• BA in Drama and Theatre Studies
• BA in Human Resource Management
• BA in International Studies
• BA in Law
• Bachelor of Music (BMus)
• BA in Music
• Diploma in Practical Music
• Advanced Diploma in Practical Music
• Higher Certificate in Music
• BA in Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies (PPE)
• Programmes with Psychology
• Bachelor of Social Work
• BA in Sport Science
• BA in Visual Arts

Economic and Management Science:

• Bachelor of Data Science
• BCom (Management Sciences)
• BCom (Economic Sciences)
• BCom (Mathematical Sciences)
• BCom (International Business)
• BCom (Management Sciences) (Extended Degree Programme)
• Diploma in Sustainable Development
• Bachelor of Data Science
• BAcc
• BCom (Actuarial Sciences)
• BCom (Financial Accounting)
• BCom (Management Accounting)
• BCom (Industrial Psychology)
• BAccLLB
• BCom (Law)

Education:

• BEd (Foundation Phase Education)
• BEd (Intermediate Phase Education)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Engineering:

• BEng (Civil)
• BEng (Chemical)
• BEng (Electrical and Electronic)
• BEng (Electrical and Electronic) with a focus on Data Engineering
• BEng (Industrial)
• BEng (Mechanical)
• BEng (Mechatronic)

Law:

• BA (Law)
• BCom (Law)
• LLB (four-year)
• BAccLLB
• LLB (three-year)

Medicine and Health Sciences:

• BSc in Dietetics
• BSc in Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• MBChB
• Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery

Military Science:

• BMil in Human and Organisation Development
• BMil in Organisation and Resource Management
• BMil in Technology
• BMil in Technology and Defence Management
• BMil in Security and Africa Studies

Science:

• BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology
• BSc in Human Life Sciences
• BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• BSc in Sport Science
• BSc in GeoInformatics
• BSc in Chemistry
• BSc in Earth Sciences
• BSc in Physics
• BSc in Mathematical Sciences
• BSc in Computer Science

Theology:

• BTh (Bachelor of Theology)
• BDiv (Bachelor of Divinity)

Note:

• Only eight faculties can be found on the main campus.
• The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is situated on the Tygerberg campus.
• The Faculty of Military Sciences is based at the South African Defence Force Military Academy in Saldanha.
• Lastly, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is located on the Bellville Park campus.

What Is The Duration Of The Courses Mentioned Above?

At Stellenbosch University, most undergraduate degree programmes are three years. However, the application level is compared to the applicant’s academic background.

The academic year at the institution consists of two semesters. The first semester runs from February to June, and the second from July to November.

Stellenbosch University Online Courses

Stellenbosch university is one of the universities in South Africa accredited to provide online learning. Degrees in these courses are earned without visiting the campus, making higher education and obtaining a degree from a distance more accessible than ever.

• Business & Management
• Creative Arts & Media
• Nature & Environment
• Politics & Society
• Literature
• Healthcare & Medicine
• Science, Engineering & Maths
• Law
• History
• IT & Computer Science
• Teaching
• Language
• Study Skills
• Psychology & Mental Health