Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology at University of Mpumalanga

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 TitleRangeAverage
General / Operations ManagerRange: R84k – R692k (Estimated)Average: R295,279
Communications SpecialistRange: R107k – R576k (Estimated)Average: R286,011
Sales ConsultantRange: 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.