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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Political Science

The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Political Science in Political Science is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Political Science offered by Stellenbosch University

This BAHons programme is offered full-time, residentially and consists of taught modules and a research assignment. Students undertake an intensive study of a number of selected focus areas in political science. The following coursework modules are offered:

• Research methodology
• Statistical package for social scientists
• Contemporary South African politics
• Political behaviour
• The political economy of development
• Southern African political economy
• Research assignment

The programme is aimed at training political analysts with an in-depth understanding of the political processes and behaviour in South Africa with a comparative perspective.

Programme Structure

The programme comprises the intensive study of a number of selected focus areas in Political Science. It is aimed at decision makers and analysts who require a thorough understanding of political processes and behaviour within South African society. The outcomes of the programme are available on the Department's website and in our postgraduate brochures.

Duration of Programme

The programme extends over one academic year.

Programme Content

Compulsory Modules

13880 : Quantitative Research Skills (SPSS) 742(15)

10178 : Research Methodology (Political Science) 772(15)

10180 : Selected Themes (Political Science) 772(60)

12856 : Research Assignment (Political Science) 772(30)

 

Assessment and Examination

The assessment of individual modules is done by means of examinations (40% of final mark), assignments and presentations (35% of final mark) and the submission of a research assignment (25%).

Quantitative Research Skills (SPSS) is assessed by means of a practical examination (40% of the final mark), two semester tests (40% of the final mark) and the submission of weekly assignments (20% of the final mark).