Bachelor of Social Sciences Honors (with specializations in Sociology, Heritage Studies, and History) at Sol Plaatje University

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.

Period of study: 1 Year (Full-time); 2 Years (Part-time)

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 programme 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 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 specialisation.

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 you do with a Social Science degree in South Africa?

These include journalism and publishing, business research and analysis, public relations and marketing, human resources, training and development, administrative positions, public or civil services, diplomacy, public policymakers, social and community services, counselling, social welfare and psychological services.

What are social sciences as a subject in South Africa?

The subject Social Sciences consists of History and Geography.

Both History and Geography should be taught and assessed during every term of the school year.

Although the two disciplines are kept separate, this curriculum is designed to complement the knowledge (content, skills and concepts) outlined in each.