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Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Anthropology at University of Fort Hare

University of Fort Hare, South Africa

Programme overview

A Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Anthropology provides a deep and comprehensive understanding of human societies, cultures, and their development over time. This program explores the diversity of human experience by studying topics such as cultural practices, social structures, language, and the biological and evolutionary aspects of humanity. By examining both past and contemporary societies through archaeological, linguistic, and ethnographic lenses, students gain a broad perspective on how human beings adapt to their environments and interact with each other.

Faculty: Social Sciences and Humanities  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Career opportunities listed on the page include Cultural anthropologist, Archaeologist, Ethnographer, Social researcher, Museum curator, Academic researcher, Policy analyst, Heritage consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Main intake: first semester starts 2 February 2026; second semester starts 13 July 2026.

The application fee of R120 is non-refundable and payable on or before 30 September; late applications for undersubscribed qualifications carry a fee of R300.

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