Bachelor of Social Science Honors in Heritage studies is the relationship between people and tangible and intangible heritage through the use of social science research methods.
Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time); 2 Years (Part-time)
Bachelor of Social Sciences honors graduates are equipped to become researchers or practitioners in a variety of professional domains.
This role may be at museums and other heritage organizations, language-based positions (translation and editing), teaching, communication, journalism, creative writing, media work, community development, tourism, and the diplomatic service.
Admission requirements
The General Rules of SPU in respect of admission to Bachelor Honours Degrees (aligned with the HEQSF) are applicable to this degree.
Admission into the Honours program is subject to departmental approval on the advice of the School of Humanities Postgraduate Committee.
All students will be required to provide motivation for admission.
To be admitted to the BSoc Hons programme, a student must have a Bachelors’s qualification (NQF Level 7), with an average pass of not less than 60% for the degree and an average of 60% and above in the chosen discipline of specialization.
Candidates below 60% may be admitted at the Head of School’s discretion, following a motivation from the applicant.
Candidates who apply from cognate disciplines in relevant Humanities and Social Science disciplines will be admitted at the Head of School’s discretion, following sufficient motivation from the applicant.
The formal SPU RPL Policy applies in instances where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements for entry into the Honours Degree.
What can I do with a Bachelor of Social Science?
Journalism, public relations, marketing, branding and advertising.
Criminal justice, policy development and human services.
The police, courts and corrections.
Government departments and non-governmental organisations.
Restorative justice processes, victim counselling and employee assistance programmes.
What are the benefits of studying social science?
Better Reading And Learning.
Citizen Responsibilities And Values.
Cultural Understanding.
Economic Education.
Critical Thinking.
Real-World Understanding.
Political Skills.
Respect History.