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Stellenbosch University

Master of Arts in Social Anthropology

The Master of Arts in Social Anthropology in Humanities and Social Sciences is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Arts in Social Anthropology offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

The MA programme consists of a thesis on an approved topic and participation in a series of research support seminars in the first semester. The programme focuses on the application of theoretical and methodological understanding as well as relevant research skills to a specialisation area in Social Anthropology.

Programme Structure

This programme focuses on the development of critical thought as well as theoretical, conceptual and research competence in a specialised area. You choose your specialisation area in consultation with the Department. The programme comprises the writing of a thesis containing the results of independent research on a research problem. You must do additional course work in support of the development of a research proposal.

Programme Content

Compulsory Module

12867 : Thesis (Social Anthropology) 871(180)

 

Assessment and Examination

The thesis is assessed according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University for Master's theses as stipulated in the section on postgraduate qualifications in Part 1 (General) of the Calendar.