Bachelor of Arts Honours in Anthropology
Enable graduates to grasp the theoretical background to the discipline and acquire an understanding of the practical aspects of applied anthropological projects at graduate level.
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Zululand
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies
Subfield
Environmental Relations
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Enable graduates to grasp the theoretical background to the discipline and acquire an understanding of the practical aspects of applied anthropological projects at graduate level.
Entry requirements and RPL
A bachelor's degree in Social or Cultural Anthropology or other related fields.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Knowledge of the history and development of the discipline.
- Understanding of contemporary anthropological theory.
- Ability to undertake a supervised research project, using anthropological methods and techniques and interpret the results of the research.
- Ability to write a minor dissertation setting out the results of the research and the methodology employed.
- Ability to present research findings at seminars or other colloquia.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated assessment
Oral and written presentations to
i) Demonstrate understanding of various theoretical approaches in anthropology.
ii) Demonstrate familiarity with the history and development of anthropology.
iii) Demonstrate familiarity with research methodology and techniques used in anthropology and show proficiency in these techniques.
v) Demonstrate research and writing skills.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Satisfactory completion of the honours programme will make a student eligible for selection for a Masters programme at Unizul or at other universities
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
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