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Thank you for your interest in our programme offering.
The faculty offers career focused Bachelor’s Degree (BA) and Higher Certificate courses. For instance, the popular Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting enables you to provide an important service during court proceedings as court interpreters and translators. Similarly, the High Certificate in Heritage Studies enables you to act as heritage practitioners in South Africa’s diverse cultural and heritage sector.
Moreover, the BA degree programme include disciplines such as History, Archaeology, Heritage Studies, Sociology, Anthropology and Psychology which serve as foundation for many careers and further studies. The Department of Languages and Communication Studies offer modules in Sign Language, Creative Writing, Afrikaans, English, Setswana, and isiXhosa, while the Centre for Creative Writing and African Languages, will no doubt unveil a new linguistic world of South African indigenous languages.
> Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting
> Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies
> Bachelor of Arts (BA)
> Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology
> Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Heritage Studies
> Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (Afrikaans)
> Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (English)
> Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (Setswana)
> Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Anthropology
> Bachelor of Social Science Honours in History
> Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Sociology
> Master of Arts: Archaeology (Dissertation/Research)
> Master of Arts: Archaeology (Coursework)
> Master of Arts: Heritage Studies (Dissertation/Research)
> Master of Arts: Heritage Studies (Coursework)
> Master of Arts: Afrikaans (Dissertation/Research)
> Master of Arts: English (Dissertation/Research)
> Master of Arts: Setswana (Dissertation/Research)
> Master of Arts: Anthropology (Dissertation/Research)
> Master of Arts: Anthropology (Cousework)
> Master of Arts: History (Dissertation/Research)
> Master of Arts: Sociology (Dissertation/Research)
> Master of Arts: Sociology (Coursework)
> Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting
Period of study: 1 Year
The Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting exits at HEQSF level 5 and the minimum duration is one (1) year.
The purpose of the Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting is to provide an opportunity for court interpreters who are already in the profession as well as newcomers to the field of court interpreting to obtain a recognised formal and professional qualification.
The qualification vertically articulates to further studies in language and communication related programmes at SPU and other Universities.
More Minimum requirements The qualification is directed at enabling individuals to apply relevant skills, knowledge and principles to execute management functions. To gain access to the Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting programme a student has to have the following: More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
> Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies
Period of study: 1 Year
This course provides students with a theoretical and practical grounding of knowledge and skills about the heritage sector.
A key benefit is that this Certificate provides an opportunity for studying further in heritage or another discipline. This Certificate would enable a pathway for ongoing learning and successful graduates could enter one of the various undergraduate degree courses such as the B.A. or B. Ed. Degrees.
We are keen to produce students with a strong ability for independent thinking who can be prepared for this level of learning.
More Minimum requirements In order to gain access to the Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies programme a student has to have the following: NOTE: Admission to the Higher Certificate is furthermore subject to the capacity of the Heritage Studies programme. Career Opportunities The skills developed would encourage work in diverse roles within national and provincial heritage management bodies or privately-managed heritage organisations. This could include roles from administration in heritage institutions such as museums. Other possible roles could include assisting in archival work in a wide range of institutions including universities, public and private bodies, or working within the tourism industry. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
> Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Period of study: 3 Years
The Bachelor of Arts exits at HEQSF level 7 and the minimum duration is three years.
The BA intends to develop skilled graduates who are able to engage critically with the world and apply disciplinary content to the resolution of problems.
There is a strong focus on languages (Afrikaans, English and Swahili), History, Heritage Studies, Geography, Mathematics and Sociology.
More For the BA degree, it is envisaged that articulation into postgraduate qualifications will enable further development of the majors or in selected professional fields. The package is aimed at equipping the learner with communication skills as well as in-depth knowledge of the subjects of their choice. Students from the BA acquire perspectives on different aspects of people and their interaction with the world. Career opportunities BA graduates are equipped to become researchers or practitioners in a variety of professional domains such as museums and other heritage organisations, language-based positions (translation and editing), teaching, communication, journalism, creative writing, media work, community development, tourism and the diplomatic service. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za. Heritage Studies is a compulsory first-year module to provide students with an interdisciplinary academic field that takes a critical look at the way we preserve, present, participate and interrogate heritage and the unofficial objects and symbols of heritage.
> Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology
Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time), 2 Years (Part-time)
The purpose of the Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in Archaeology programme is to expose students to current issues within the discipline, both in southern Africa and internationally.
The Honours programme is designed to consolidate the learning in the undergraduate programme. This focuses on research and methods, as well as contextual-specific approaches and skills in critical thinking, conducting research, and presenting findings to both the academic community and the larger public.
The electives will deepen knowledge and engagement in more specific fields, and the mini-thesis offers a practical application of research that will contribute to research and offer a platform for further postgraduate study or work in diverse settings.
The degree will allow graduates to apply for membership with the Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists.
More Minimum requirements The formal SPU RPL Policy applies in instances where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements for entry into the Honours Degree. Course Structure The Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Archaeology is a postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 and consists of 128 Credits. Compulsory Electives (Choose 2) SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 HARC84032: Research Project: Archaeology (32 credits) HARC84224: Geo-spatial Archaeology (24 credits) HARC84124: Research methodology, fieldwork and practice (24 credits) HARC84424: Environmental Archaeology (24 credits) HARC84324: Critical Archaeological Theory (24 credits) HARC84624: Rock art and Ontology (24 credits) HARC84824: Historical Archaeology (24 credits) HHRM84224: Advanced Heritage Resources Management (24 credits) Career opportunities This role may be at museums and other heritage organisations, language-based positions (translation and editing), teaching, communication, journalism, creative writing, media work, community development, tourism and the diplomatic service. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
Bachelor of Social Sciences honours graduates are equipped to become researchers or practitioners in a variety of professional domains.
> Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Heritage Studies
Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time), 2 Years (Part-time)
The Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in Heritage Studies will consolidate and deepen students’ expertise in Heritage Studies and develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques of Heritage Studies and, in particular, chosen elective specialisations.
The programme will demand a high level of theoretical engagement, intellectual independence and practice-based learning.
The Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in Heritage Studies will allow graduates to apply for membership with the Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists.
More Further, it will equip them to be agents of change in their respective local community contexts as well as in the broader South African and international contexts. The programme has an applied focus and is interdisciplinary in nature – linking heritage with conservation, archaeology, tourism and museum studies. This programme will provide students with a broader knowledge and understanding of the built, cultural and natural heritages of South Africa and the world. Minimum requirements The formal SPU RPL Policy applies in instances where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements for entry into the Honours Degree. Course Structure The Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Heritage Studies is a postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 and consists of 128 Credits. Compulsory Electives (Choose any two) HRPM84032: Research Project (32 credits) HMCM84224: Museum Curatorship and Collections Management (24 credits) HCHT84124: Critical Heritage: Theory and Methodology (24 credits) HHET84124: Heritage Tourism (24 credits) HHPR84124: Heritage Practice (24 credits) HIKS84124: Indigenous Knowledge Systems (24 credits) HHRM84224: Advanced Heritage Resources Management (24 credits) HMOC84124: Materials and Objects Conservation (24 credits) Career opportunities This role may be at museums and other heritage organisations, language-based positions (translation and editing), teaching, communication, journalism, creative writing, media work, community development, tourism and the diplomatic service. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
The programme should enable graduates to be critical and reflective practitioners and specialists in their respective areas of specialisation.
Bachelor of Social Sciences honours graduates are equipped to become researchers or practitioners in a variety of professional domains.
> Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (Afrikaans)
Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time)
As a first-year postgraduate programme, the Bachelor of Arts Honours in Afrikaans aims to consolidate, deepen and intensify students’ theoretical and conceptual knowledge of the Afrikaans language, particularly in areas such as linguistics and literature.
It also serves to provide students with methodologies and techniques which will prepare them for further independent research-based postgraduate study in their respective areas of specialisation.
More Minimum requirements The formal SPU RPL Policy applies in instances where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements for entry into the Honours Degree. Programme Structure The BA Honours in Afrikaans is a one-year postgraduate qualification comprising two compulsory core modules (i.e. a supervised Research Project completed over a year and Research Approaches and Methodologies) and any three optional/elective modules selected from the fields of Linguistics and Literature. The various modules in the programme have no rules of progression in terms of the level of complexity as all modules are pegged at NQF level 8. However, only after completing the Research Approaches and Methodologies module will students conduct the Research Project. Compulsory Electives SEMESTER 1 (Choose one elective) SEMESTER 2 (Choose any two) HAFP84032: Research Project (32 credits) Compulsory HALT84224: Literary Theory (24 credits) HAFR84124: Research Approaches and Methodologies (24 credits) Compulsory HACL84224: Comparative Literature (24 credits) HAFL84124: Linguistics: Theory and Practice (24 credits) Elective HATC84224: Textual Criticism (24 credits) HAFC84124: Contemporary Afrikaans Literature (24 credits) Elective HAFA84124: Applied Language and Linguistic Studies (24 credits) The proposed curriculum will support the intended outcomes and enable graduates to demonstrate: Career opportunities Graduates are equipped to become researchers or practitioners in a variety of professional domains such as museums, language-based positions (translation and editing), teaching, communication, journalism, creative writing, media work, community development, tourism and the diplomatic service. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
> Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (English)
Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time), 2 Years (Part-time)
The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (English) programme, as the first year of postgraduate study, has as purpose the consolidation, deepening and intensification of students’ theoretical and conceptual knowledge through English in particular areas such as linguistics and/or literature. It also serves to provide students with the methodologies and techniques which will prepare them for further independent research-based postgraduate study in their respective areas of specialisation.
More Minimum requirements The formal SPU RPL Policy applies in instances where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements for entry into the Honours Degree. Course Structure The Bachelor of Arts Honours in English is a postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 and consists of 128 Credits. Module Code Module Name Credits Module Code Module Name Credits YEAR MODULE (Compulsory) HENG840 Research Project: English 32 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 Compulsory Modules Elective Modules HENG841 Research Approaches and Methodologies 24 HENG842 Past and Present Themes in Literature 24 HENG843 Applied Language and Linguistic Studies 24 HENG844 Literary Theory 24 ELECTIVE Choose any two electives from S1 and / or S2 HENG846 Textual Criticism 24 HENG845 Linguistics: Theory and Practice 24 HENG847 African/South African Literature Studies 24 More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
> Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (Setswana)
Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time), 2 Years (Part-time)
Setswana discipline encompasses a wide range of studies, including Applied Language and Linguistics, Literature, Literary theory, Research project, Research approaches and methodologies. Its unique offerings have rich linguistic features, a vibrant literary tradition rooted in African culture, and the preservation of a language and culture with regional significance. We are Situated at the heart of the SPU Campus, Kimberley, our department stands as a beacon of knowledge and innovation Additionally, Setswana plays a crucial role in education and communication within South Africa and surrounding regions. Our vision is to create an environment where academic curiosity thrives and where students are empowered to become leaders in their chosen fields.
More What makes Setswana special? Professional opportunities: Majoring in Setswana opens up a wide range of employment options, including those in media, education, publishing, translation, interpreting, terminology creation, and language administration, to name a few. Language Diversity: Setswana is part of the diverse linguistic landscape of Africa. Learning Setswana contributes to the preservation of linguistic diversity and cultural heritage. Minimum requirements The formal SPU RPL Policy applies in instances where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements for entry into the Honours Degree. Course Structure The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (Setswana) is a post graduate qualification at NQF Level 8 and consists of 128 Credits. Module Code Module Name Credits Module Code Module Name Credits YEAR MODULE (Compulsory) HSTS840 Research Project: Setswana 32 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 Compulsory Modules Elective Modules HSTS841 Research Approaches and Methodologies 24 HSTS842 Past and Present Themes in Literature 24 HSTS843 Applied Language and Linguistic Studies 24 HSTS844 Literary Theory 24 ELECTIVE Choose any two electives from S1 and / or S2 HSTS846 Textual Criticism 24 HENG845 Linguistics: Theory and Practice 24 HENG847 Setswana Literature Studies 24 More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
> Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Anthropology
Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time), 2 Years (Part-time)
The purpose of the Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Anthropology is to engage students, on both theory and practice in particular, on how people understand the world around them.
The programme seeks to engage students on both local and global problems to invoke debates more critically.
More Minimum requirements The formal SPU RPL Policy applies in instances where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements for entry into the Honours Degree. This degree consists of compulsory courses and elective courses. Course Structure The Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Social Anthropology is a postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 and consists of 128 Credits. The course consists of: Three compulsory modules: Two elective modules: The language of instruction is English. Compulsory Electives (Choose any two) HANT84032: Research Project: Mini thesis/Mini dissertation (32 credits) HANT84624: Gender Studies (24 credits) HANT84124: Research Methods and ethnographic practice (24 credits) HANT84424: Media, messaging and representation (24 credits) HANT84324: Theory in Anthropology (24 credits) HANT84224: Belonging and the body (24 credits) Career opportunities Bachelor of Social Sciences honours graduates are equipped to become researchers or practitioners in a variety of professional domains. This role may be at museums and other heritage organisations, language-based positions (translation and editing), teaching, communication, journalism, creative writing, media work, community development, tourism and the diplomatic service. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
> Bachelor of Social Science Honours in History
Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time), 2 Years (Part-time)
The Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours (History) will focus on the theoretical aspects of History as a scholarly discipline and provide a link between undergraduate studies and future enrolment in a Master’s programme. The course is developed for students who have a passion for historical knowledge and the study of the past. It will develop students’ skills through the study of historical debates, historiography, and methodology and will also provide students with an opportunity to develop their own interest of historical enquiry by offering them the opportunity to conduct independent research on an approved research topic. Students will gain broad ranging historical knowledge, theoretical competence, and a range of specialised skills.
More Students will engage with different perspectives of the past to understand how historians analyse historical events and contribute to our understanding of historical continuities and changes. After completion of their studies students will understand some of the major themes in the history of modern South Africa as well as major developments in the contemporary history of Africa and the world. Course Structure The Bachelor of Social Science Honours in History is a post-graduate qualification at NQF Level 8 and consists of 128 Credits. Module Code Module Name Credits Module Code Module Name Credits YEAR MODULE (Compulsory) HHIS840 Research Project: History 32 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 Compulsory Modules Elective Modules (Select 2) HHIS841 Historical Method and Approaches 24 HHIS842 Themes in Land and Labour History 24 HHIS843 Historiography 24 HHIS844 Conflict Studies in Historical Perspective 24 HHIS846 Themes in Urban History 24 HHIS848 A Comparative Study of BRICS Countries 24 More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
> Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Sociology
Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time), 2 Years (Part-time)
The purpose of the Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Sociology is to consolidate, deepen and intensify the students’ theoretical and conceptual knowledge and expertise in the chosen discipline. The qualification provides students with advanced intellectual education in research, analysis, writing and communication.
The programme prepares students to be able to undertake approved independent research projects and construct new knowledge in their fields of specialisation.
The degree enables graduates to be critical and reflective practitioners and specialists in their respective fields of specialisation.
More Minimum requirements The formal SPU RPL Policy applies in instances where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements for entry into the Honours Degree. Course Structure The Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Sociology is a post-graduate qualification at NQF Level 8 and consists of 128 Credits. Compulsory Electives (Choose any two) HSOC84032: Research Project (32 credits) HSOC84224: Social Organisation and Structure (24 credits) HSOC84124: Advanced Research Methods (24 credits) HSOC84624: Feminist Theories and Intersectional Feminist Debates (24 credits) HSOC84324: Advanced Social Theory (24 credits) Career opportunities This role may be at museums and other heritage organisations, language-based positions (translation and editing), teaching, communication, journalism, creative writing, media work, community development, tourism and the diplomatic service. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
The electives will deepen knowledge and engagement in more specific fields, and the research project (mini-thesis) offers a practical application of research that will contribute to research and offer a platform into further postgraduate study or work in diverse settings.Digital Society (24 credits)
Bachelor of Social Sciences honours graduates are equipped to become researchers or practitioners in a variety of professional domains.
> Master of Arts: Archaeology (Dissertation/Research)
Period of study: 2 Year (Full-time), 3 Years (Part-time)
As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the university requirements for registration as set out in the SPU General Rules, have completed the preceding qualification required for admission to the degree with a mark of 65% or more, and are accepted to the qualification they wish to study by the relevant department.
More The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be admitted to the MA by Research programme: For the Specialization in Creative Writing, Applicants who have an NQF Level 7 (relevant bachelor’s degree), will be considered upon submission of a portfolio, that will be evaluated and recommended and by the Head of Department, and approved by the School Higher Degrees Committee and Senate. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
Minimum requirements
> Master of Arts: Archaeology (Coursework)
Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time)
As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the university requirements for registration as set out in the SPU General Rules, have completed the preceding qualification required for admission to the degree with a mark of 65% or more, and are accepted to the qualification they wish to study by the relevant department.
More The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be admitted to the MA by Research programme:
Minimum requirements
Course Structure
Module Code | Module Name | Credits | Module Code | Module Name | Credits |
YEAR MODULE (Compulsory) | |||||
HARC950 | Research Project: Archaeology | 80 | |||
SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 1 | ||||
Compulsory Modules | Elective Modules (Select 2) | ||||
HARC951 | Advanced Research Methodology | 25 | HARC952 | Archaeology and Rock Art | 25 |
HARC953 | Advanced Archaeological Theory | 25 | HARC954 | Bioarchaeology | 25 |
Students may select both electives from the discipline of specialisation OR one elective from the discipline of specialisation and one from any of the other disciplines within the MA Coursework programmes on offer for the respective academic year.
More information
Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
> Master of Arts: Heritage Studies (Dissertation/Research)
Period of study: 2 Year (Full-time), 3 Years (Part-time)
As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the university requirements for registration as set out in the SPU General Rules, have completed the preceding qualification required for admission to the degree with a mark of 65% or more, and are accepted to the qualification they wish to study by the relevant department.
More The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be admitted to the MA by Research programme: For the Specialization in Creative Writing, Applicants who have an NQF Level 7 (relevant bachelor’s degree), will be considered upon submission of a portfolio, that will be evaluated and recommended and by the Head of Department, and approved by the School Higher Degrees Committee and Senate. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
Minimum requirements
> Master of Arts: Heritage Studies (Coursework)
Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time), 2 Years (Part-time)
As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the university requirements for registration as set out in the SPU General Rules, have completed the preceding qualification required for admission to the degree with a mark of 65% or more, and are accepted to the qualification they wish to study by the relevant department.
More The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be admitted to the MA by Coursework programme:
Minimum requirements
Course Structure
Module Code | Module Name | Credits | Module Code | Module Name | Credits |
YEAR MODULE (Compulsory) | |||||
HHER950 | Research Project: Heritage Studies | 80 | |||
SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 1 | ||||
Compulsory Modules | Elective Modules (Select 2) | ||||
HHER951 | Advanced Research Methodology | 25 | HHER952 | Management & Conservation of Cultural Resources | 25 |
HHER953 | Advanced Heritage Practice | 25 | HHER954 | Heritage Tourism | 25 |
Students may select both electives from the discipline of specialisation OR one elective from the discipline of specialisation and one from any of the other disciplines within the MA Coursework programmes on offer for the respective academic year.
More information
Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
> Master of Arts: Afrikaans (Dissertation/Research)
Period of study: 2 Year (Full-time), 3 Years (Part-time)
As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the university requirements for registration as set out in the SPU General Rules, have completed the preceding qualification required for admission to the degree with a mark of 65% or more, and are accepted to the qualification they wish to study by the relevant department.
More The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be admitted to the MA by Research programme: For the Specialization in Creative Writing, Applicants who have an NQF Level 7 (relevant bachelor’s degree), will be considered upon submission of a portfolio, that will be evaluated and recommended and by the Head of Department, and approved by the School Higher Degrees Committee and Senate. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
Minimum requirements
> Master of Arts: English (Dissertation/Research)
Period of study: 2 Year (Full-time), 3 Years (Part-time)
As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the university requirements for registration as set out in the SPU General Rules, have completed the preceding qualification required for admission to the degree with a mark of 65% or more, and are accepted to the qualification they wish to study by the relevant department.
More The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be admitted to the MA by Research programme: For the Specialization in Creative Writing, Applicants who have an NQF Level 7 (relevant bachelor’s degree), will be considered upon submission of a portfolio, that will be evaluated and recommended and by the Head of Department, and approved by the School Higher Degrees Committee and Senate. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
Minimum requirements
> Master of Arts: Setswana (Dissertation/Research)
Period of study: 2 Year (Full-time), 3 Years (Part-time)
As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the university requirements for registration as set out in the SPU General Rules, have completed the preceding qualification required for admission to the degree with a mark of 65% or more, and are accepted to the qualification they wish to study by the relevant department.
More The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be admitted to the MA by Research programme: For the Specialization in Creative Writing, Applicants who have an NQF Level 7 (relevant bachelor’s degree), will be considered upon submission of a portfolio, that will be evaluated and recommended and by the Head of Department, and approved by the School Higher Degrees Committee and Senate. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
Minimum requirements
> Master of Arts: Anthropology (Dissertation/Research)
Period of study: 2 Year (Full-time), 3 Years (Part-time)
As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the university requirements for registration as set out in the SPU General Rules, have completed the preceding qualification required for admission to the degree with a mark of 65% or more, and are accepted to the qualification they wish to study by the relevant department.
More The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be admitted to the MA by Research programme: For the Specialization in Creative Writing, Applicants who have an NQF Level 7 (relevant bachelor’s degree), will be considered upon submission of a portfolio, that will be evaluated and recommended and by the Head of Department, and approved by the School Higher Degrees Committee and Senate. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
Minimum requirements
> Master of Arts: Anthropology (Cousework)
Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time), 2 Years (Part-time)
As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the university requirements for registration as set out in the SPU General Rules, have completed the preceding qualification required for admission to the degree with a mark of 65% or more, and are accepted to the qualification they wish to study by the relevant department.
More
Minimum requirements
Course Structure
Module Code | Module Name | Credits | Module Code | Module Name | Credits |
YEAR MODULE (Compulsory) | |||||
HANT950 | Research Project: Anthropology | 80 | |||
SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 1 | ||||
Compulsory Modules | Elective Modules (Select 2) | ||||
HANT951 | Advanced Research Methodology | 25 | HANT952 | Violence, Protest and Peace in Contemporary Societies | 25 |
HANT953 | Advanced Anthropological Theories | 25 | HANT954 | Environment and Development in Contemporary Societies | 25 |
Students may select both electives from the discipline of specialisation OR one elective from the discipline of specialisation and one from any of the other disciplines within the MA Coursework programmes on offer for the respective academic year.
More information
Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
> Master of Arts: History (Dissertation/Research)
Period of study: 2 Year (Full-time), 3 Years (Part-time)
As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the university requirements for registration as set out in the SPU General Rules, have completed the preceding qualification required for admission to the degree with a mark of 65% or more, and are accepted to the qualification they wish to study by the relevant department.
More The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be admitted to the MA by Research programme: For the Specialization in Creative Writing, Applicants who have an NQF Level 7 (relevant bachelor’s degree), will be considered upon submission of a portfolio, that will be evaluated and recommended and by the Head of Department, and approved by the School Higher Degrees Committee and Senate. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
Minimum requirements
> Master of Arts: Sociology (Dissertation/Research)
Period of study: 2 Year (Full-time), 3 Years (Part-time)
As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the university requirements for registration as set out in the SPU General Rules, have completed the preceding qualification required for admission to the degree with a mark of 65% or more, and are accepted to the qualification they wish to study by the relevant department.
More The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be admitted to the MA by Research programme: For the Specialization in Creative Writing, Applicants who have an NQF Level 7 (relevant bachelor’s degree), will be considered upon submission of a portfolio, that will be evaluated and recommended and by the Head of Department, and approved by the School Higher Degrees Committee and Senate. More information Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.
Minimum requirements
> Master of Arts: Sociology (Coursework)
Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time), 2 Years (Part-time)
As a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and to each higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the university requirements for registration as set out in the SPU General Rules, have completed the preceding qualification required for admission to the degree with a mark of 65% or more, and are accepted to the qualification they wish to study by the relevant department.
More The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be admitted to the MA by Coursework programme:
Minimum requirements
Course Structure
Module Code | Module Name | Credits | Module Code | Module Name | Credits |
YEAR MODULE (Compulsory) | |||||
HSOC950 | Research Project: Sociology | 80 | |||
SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 1 | ||||
Compulsory Modules | Elective Modules (Select 2) | ||||
HSOC951 | Advanced Research Methodology | 25 | HSOC952 | Work & Labour in Global Economy | 25 |
HSOC953 | Critical Perspectives on Social Theory | 25 | HSOC954 | Health and Society in a Global Context | 25 |
Students may select both electives from the discipline of specialisation OR one elective from the discipline of specialisation and one from any of the other disciplines within the MA Coursework programmes on offer for the respective academic year.
More information
Contact the Faculty Administrator by sending an email to FoHUM@spu.ac.za.