About this faculty
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is a creative and interactive learning environment where our students acquire the skills they need to engage critically and constructively with our society. With 14 undergraduate degree programmes and a range of postgraduate degree programmes on offer, students have the opportunity to develop as intellectually curious, independent, and informed thinkers, as well as engaged citizens.
Our degree programmes
We offer 14 undergraduate degree programmes and a wide range of Honours, Master's and doctoral programmes. Postgraduate students are supervised by highly rated researchers, while our Graduate School provides them with the necessary support required to complete their degrees with success.
Our research
Our research at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences generates new knowledge and challenges existing ideas. With 79 National Research Foundation-rated researchers and four SARChI chairs, our work addresses critical issues like historical trauma, gender politics and sustainable development, inspiring us to make a meaningful impact on the world.
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Our social impact
At Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, we focus on meaningful social impact that addresses the challenges of our time. We work with students through research, teaching and partnerships to create positive change in communities. We aim to create knowledge that matters, equipping you to make a difference in society.
Why a BA degree?
Our social and political world, our environment, and the world of work are all changing rapidly. To meet the uncertainties and ambiguities of the present and future, we need knowledge workers who are able to understand and solve complex issues, interpret and analyse data, imagine and create solutions, and find meaning in our new ways of living. A BA degree will not prepare you for a single career path: it will equip you with the foundational knowledge and analytical thinking skills that are highly prized in a wide variety of workplaces, and that allows for flexible career pathways. Expect to receive a well-rounded education that will enable you to learn, grow and flourish as a person.
Faculty stories
Discover stories of our pursuit of impactful solutions, building learning communities that leverage the latest technologies, and our exceptional people.
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