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Stellenbosch University

Master of Arts in Sociology

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

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Arts in Sociology 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 Sociology.

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

12865 : Thesis (Sociology) 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.