CapMPhil Environment, Society and SustainabilityUniversity of Cape Town · Cape Town, South Africa

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of interest

Maximum 1,000 words.

Writing sample

6–20 pages demonstrating ability to develop and communicate a scholarly argument.

Recommendation letters x 2

Two academic references via departmental reference form or letter emailed to pgapplications.egs@uct.ac.za.

Academic transcript(s) and degree certificate

Certified academic transcripts and certified degree certificate.

Academic: South African Honours equivalent (NQF 8) in EGS or related discipline; Four-year qualification with standalone research component typical. Competitive admission.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Environmental and Geographical Science or related discipline.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); UCT postgraduate minimum. Required if English is not home language / not proven via prior English-medium study.
TOEFL: 88 overall (L19, W19, R20, S22); UCT postgraduate iBT minimum. Required if English is not home language / not proven via prior English-medium study.

Historical admission data is not published.