Overview
Vision
The vision of this master of Sociology at University of South Africa (UNISA), aligned to that of the university, is to become the African college of excellence in the social and human sciences by making a continuous and positive contribution in the service of humanity.
We strive for excellence in teaching and learning, research and community engagement that together make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals and communities we serve.
Mission
The College of Human Sciences is a people–centred community of learning and practice committed to fostering a culture of learning, teaching, research and service with the intent of helping individuals and communities improve the quality of their lives.
We seek to realise an Africanised provision of excellence in teaching and learning, research, community engagement and academic citizenship, focused
- in our teaching and learning endeavours on open distance learning, accessibility, e-learning and learner-centredness,
- in our research on multi-inter- and transdisciplinary engagement, reflexive practice and collaborative practice, and
- in our community engagement and academic citizenship on promoting shared ethical and professional.
Programme Structure
Courses
- Theorising Modernity: Classical and Contemporary Social Theory
- Sociological Research Methodologies on Social Issues
- Research Project
- Research Report in the Field of Work and Social Identity
- Social Behavioural Aspects of HIV/AIDS
- HIV/AIDS Programme Management
- Group Dynamics
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Sociology Corporate Social Responsibility View 36 other Masters in Sociology in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
An appropriate bachelor honours degree, or an appropriate postgraduate diploma, or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 in Sociology with a minimum average of 60%. A student who is admitted on the strength of a postgraduate diploma or a 480 credit bachelor's degree with a minimum of 96 credits at level 8 and who has not completed a module in research methodology may be required to complete such a module (HMSOC82) at NQF level 8 for NDP before he/she will be allowed to register for the research proposal.
Tuition Fee
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International
113 USD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 113 USD per module during 36 months. -
National
113 USD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 113 USD per module during 36 months.
R1 743
Living costs for Johannesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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