Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology
The aim of this qualification is to provide an opportunity to students to broaden their knowledge in Sociology within the Faculty of Arts. This provides an opportunity to read extensively, to become acquainted with some of the classic texts in the Sociology discipline, to become involved in a conversation with its most important thinkers and to take part in these debates with confidence. The solid basis that is acquired in this way prepares the student for Postgraduate research. This provides an opportunity not only to broaden but also to deepen insight in the discipline as specified.
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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 the Western Cape
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies
Subfield
General Social Science
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
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
The aim of this qualification is to provide an opportunity to students to broaden their knowledge in Sociology within the Faculty of Arts. This provides an opportunity to read extensively, to become acquainted with some of the classic texts in the Sociology discipline, to become involved in a conversation with its most important thinkers and to take part in these debates with confidence. The solid basis that is acquired in this way prepares the student for Postgraduate research. This provides an opportunity not only to broaden but also to deepen insight in the discipline as specified.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Arts, Level 7.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Demonstrate a broad and integrated knowledge of the current scholarly discourse in Sociology.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding through the reading and interpretation of classic and contemporary Sociology texts.
- Express Sociology abstract thoughts in a clear, logical and coherent manner in writing.
- Reflect the results of an independent Sociology literature survey on a selected topic in a balanced and coherent way.
- Demonstrate skills to engage in Postgraduate Sociology research.
Associated assessment criteria
- A broad and integrated knowledge is demonstrated of the current scholarly discourse in Sociology.
- Knowledge and understanding is demonstrated through the reading and interpretation of classic and contemporary Sociology texts.
- Abstract Sociology thoughts are expressed in a clear, logical and coherent manner in writing.
- Results of independent Sociology literature survey on a selected topic is reflected in a balanced and coherent way.
- Skills to engage in Postgraduate Sociology research are demonstrated.
Integrated Assessment
The following methods of assessment will be used
- Examinations.
- Literature surveys.
- Research proposals.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Horizontal Articulation
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Anthropology, Level 8.
Vertical Articulation
- Masters of Arts in Sociology Level 9.
- Master of Philosophy in Sociology, Level 9.
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