Overview
Key Features
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is structured to provide the best possible training in social theory and research. It also focusses on range of important and interesting social issues.
Students doing an Honours degree full-time must complete their degree within twelve months. Students doing the Honours degree part-time are expected to complete the degree over two years.
An Honours in Sociology without any specific specialisation is offered. This “general” option is for students who want solid training in research methods and social theory, but who are keen to sample the widest range of possible topics in Sociology.
In addition to the General Honours, we offer TWO specialisations:
- Labour, Economic & Development Sociology, and
- Sociology
Careers
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Honours Research
- Development as Ideology and Practice
- Economic Sociology: Institutions, Capitalism and Markets
- Environmental Sociology: The Political Economy of Nature and Development
- Feminist Theory
- Labour and Development
- Current Epidemics in South Africa
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
Sociology View 17 other Bachelors in Sociology in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelors degree or equivalent with 68% course mark aggregate in a third year major.
- At least an upper second class pass in the final undergraduate course in the subject.
- Medical Aid
- English language proficiency
- Study Visa
- International Clearance to Register
- Fee Structure
- Passport
- Matriculation exemption
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents41950 ZAR / year≈ 41950 ZAR / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents41950 ZAR / year≈ 41950 ZAR / year
Additional Details
R41950 - 62000
Living costs
Johannesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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