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BSocSci Honours specialising in Anthropology at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The honours degree comprises one year of full-time study made up of coursework, ethnographic field research and examinations, plus a 10,000-word research report based on field research due by the end of the academic year. Students must conduct at least 5 weeks of fieldwork and attend departmental seminars.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Anthropology  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Coursework and examinations, at least 5 weeks of ethnographic fieldwork, departmental seminars, and a 10,000-word research report based on the fieldwork.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant bachelor's degree with specialisation in Anthropology (NQF level 7) and an average of at least 65% in Anthropology at final-year level; candidates with 70% or more are given preference.

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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