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Stellenbosch University

Master of Arts in Social Science Methods

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

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

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

This MA programme consists of a thesis on a topic with a strong methodological focus and extends over one year. It follows after the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Science Methods, but students with an equivalent qualification at the NQF level 7 are welcome to apply. It focuses on the methodology of social sciences research and aspects of science philosophy, research ethics and research management.

Programme Structure

This programme focuses on the development of critical thought as well as theoretical and conceptual research competence in a specialised area of social science research, such as the philosophy of science, research ethics, the sociology of science and research management and/or with a strong methodological component.

You obtain the Master's degree after completion of a thesis of 180 credits.

Programme Content

Compulsory Module

12878 : Thesis (Social Science Methods) 871(180)

 

Assessment and Examination

The thesis is assessed according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University for Master's theses.