The BA Honours in Sociology is a 1-year full-time program. Honours in Sociology are structured to provide training in sociological theory and research.
Admission requirements:
Admission will be considered for a student who has completed Sociology as a major up to the third-year level in the undergraduate BA Degree.
A minimum of 60% in Sociology, in the preceding undergraduate degree, is required.
If a student does not comply with the requirements mentioned above, admission may be granted by the Dean of the Faculty, at the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Department.
What can I do with Honours in Sociology?
Social Policy.
Development Planning.
Industrial Relations.
Social Research.
Academic teaching and research.
Teacher, Home Tutor & Lecturer.
Market Survey Researcher.
Corrections Officer – Criminal Justice Jobs.
Journalist.
Labour Leader & Mediator.
Editorial Assistant.
Human Services Assistant.
Community Service Worker.
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology Jobs by Salary
Job Title | Range | Average |
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General / Operations Manager | Range: R84k – R692k (Estimated) | Average: R295,279 |
Communications Specialist | Range: R107k – R576k (Estimated) | Average: R286,011 |
Sales Consultant | Range: R31k – R290k (Estimated) | Average: R124,678 |
What can I study after BA in sociology?
Social Worker.
Journalist.
Administrative Support.
Rehabilitation Counsellor.
Family Counsellor.
Survey Researcher.
Human Resources (HR) Specialist.
Policy Analyst.