Master of Arts in Sociology at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The MA (Sociology) consists of a thesis on an approved topic and participation in research support seminars in the first semester, applying theoretical and methodological understanding and research skills to a specialisation area.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Sociology and Social Anthropology | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Thesis plus first-semester research support seminars, with the specialisation area chosen in consultation with the department.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree in Sociology or Social Anthropology, or an equivalent NQF level 8 qualification that Senate considers sufficient, with an average final mark of at least 65% and demonstrated academic ability.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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