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

Social Policy

Development Planning

Industrial Relations

Social Research

Academic teaching and research

A Sociology major is also greatly sought after in the fields of Law, Journalism, NGO work, Demography, Health organisations, Community work and Government.

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

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Sociology View 17 other Bachelors in Sociology 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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100

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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.
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English language proficiency
Study Visa
International Clearance to Register
Fee Structure
Passport
Matriculation exemption

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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

41950 ZAR / year

≈ 41950 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

41950 ZAR / year

≈ 41950 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R41950 - 62000

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 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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Scholarships Information

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