Bachelor of Arts Honours in Social Anthropology
The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Social Anthropology is a one-year, taught programme, strictly residential and also require a research assignment.
Students gain theoretical insight on social phenomena, including structures, institutions and relationships, develop important social science research skills and examine critical issues in South African society within a comparative perspective.
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Programme overview
Duration
One year
Campus
Stellenbosch
Type
Coursework
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Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Minimum admission requirements
A Bachelor’s degree with Sociology or Social Anthropology as major.
An average final mark of at least 65% in the majors, with demonstrated academic ability.
Programme structure
Compulsory Modules
10232 : Selected Themes 741(30)
10489 : Assignment (Social Anthropology) 771(30)
10237 : Socio-Anthropological Theory 713(30)
10238 : Socio-Anthropological Research 714(30)
Last updated
01 April 2026
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