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BA Honours Sociology at University of the Witwatersrand

University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Programme overview

Develop a greater understanding of human interaction within a variety of contexts. The Honours degree in Sociology is structured to provide the best possible training in social theory and research. It also focusses on range of important and interesting social issues.

Faculty: Humanities  |  Department: Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 - 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

For All Honours degrees, the requirements are as follows: Four courses (4000 level) + Honours research component (SOCL4028A) SOCL4028A - Honours Research Through in-class sessions, individual supervision and practical tasks, students will be trained in a variety of research methods that will enable them to embark on an applied research project. They will conceptualise and design a research project

Career pathways

A Sociology degree will greatly enhance your capacity to find employment as a professional social scientist. There are a growing number of posts advertised for social scientists, particularly in the fields of: 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 wo

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours: 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. Additional entry requirements may apply.

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 applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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