Master of Arts in Sociology
Admission Requirements
Admission will be considered for a student who has completed a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Sociology or a relevant NQF8 qualification from an accredited provider of higher education. The BA Honours in Sociology or any other equivalent qualification should be passed with a minimum average score of 65%.
Duration of programme
1 year: Full-Time and 2 years: Part-time
Master`s degree dissertation credits and fees
| Code |
Description |
Compulsory |
Pre-Co Requisites
|
Credits |
Course Fee |
| MA900 |
MA Dissertation (full-time) |
Y |
N/A |
180 |
|
| MA900P |
MA Dissertation (part-time) |
Y |
N/A |
180 |
|
Career Prospects
There are many career opportunities for people with a Master of Arts degree in Sociology in both the private and public sectors. These include lecturing in higher education institutions, working for non- governmental organisations and working as labour union leaders and social science researchers.
Programme Coordinator: Prof. AA Okharedia (e-mail: Akhabue.Okharedia@ump.ac.za, Tel: 013 002 0379