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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Sociology

The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Sociology in Humanities and Social Sciences is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Sociology offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

The BAHons in Sociology is one-year, taught programme, strictly residential and also requires a research assignment. Students gain theoretical insight on social phenomena, including structures, institutions and relationships, develop important social science research skills and examine critical issues in South African society within a comparative perspective.

Programme Structure

The Honours Programme focuses on the theoretical and methodological content of Sociology, and on specific application areas and research skills.

Programme Content

Compulsory Modules

10232 : Selected Themes 741(30)

10233 : Assignment (Sociology) 771(30)

10234 : Sociological Theory 711(30)

10236 : Sociological Research 712(30)

 

Assessment and Examination

A system of flexible assessment is used. A final mark is calculated by means of essays and class participation, as well as an examination for each module.