BSocSci Honours Sociology at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The BSocSci Honours in Sociology is a one-year postgraduate programme in which students deepen their sociological knowledge and analysis while developing research capacity.

Faculty: Faculty of the Humanities | Department: Department of Sociology | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Intake: 2027 intake; applications close 30 September 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Two compulsory modules, Sociological Theory (SOCT6808) and Social Research (SOCR6808), plus two electives chosen from Population and the Environment (SOCP6808), Collective Behaviour and Social Movements (SOCS6808) and Capita Selecta. The programme involves scheduled contact sessions, written assignments, presentations and practical work.

Career pathways

Graduates work in government departments, NGOs, education, social movements, trade unions and research organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree at exit level 7 (BA or BSocSci) with Sociology as a major, a minimum average of 60% for Sociology and 60% overall at undergraduate level. Admission is by departmental selection and meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place. Applicants submit a signed departmental application form, an official academic transcript and a motivational essay of 500 to 1000 words, and also apply on the UFS online portal.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Postgraduate diploma applications open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August (Economic and Management Sciences); Health Sciences postgraduate diplomas close 30 September for both local and international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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